Senior Assistant Dean, Resource Management & Operations

University of California, Merced; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced is seeking the Assistant Dean for Resource Management and Chief of Staff in the School of Engineering. This senior administrator leads financial, operational, HR, and facilities functions while guiding strategic resource planning and organizational effectiveness on the Merced campus.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience; an MBA/MPA/PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or related area.
• Five years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in administrative operations, management, strategy, public administration, organizational development, or a combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Dean on financial, operational, and infrastructure strategy.
• Lead development and execution of short- and long-term resource plans and organizational effectiveness.
• Establish performance metrics and goals aligned with School priorities.
• Identify and mitigate risks to financial, human, and physical resources.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the School.
• Direct supervision of Directors and senior staff within Finance, Academic Operations, Research Facilities, HR, and related units.
• Ensure compliance with UC policies and external funding requirements.
• Coordinate across units to support curriculum delivery and student services.
• Develop strategies for growth, space planning, and infrastructure utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Financial planning

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MPA/PhD preferred

Job description

The University of California, Merced is seeking the Assistant Dean for Resource Management and Chief of Staff in the School of Engineering. This senior administrator leads financial, operational, HR, and facilities functions while guiding strategic resource planning and organizational effectiveness on the Merced campus.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience; an MBA/MPA/PhD is preferred.