Strategic Associate Dean, Administration & Finance

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks an Associate Dean of Administration & Finance to lead budgeting, finance, human resources, and sponsored research administration. This senior role reports to the Dean and shapes strategic financial planning and operational excellence across the college.

The Associate Dean oversees space planning for ~90,000 sq ft, collaborates with central offices, and guides staffing, reporting, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience managing all administrative facets of a large operation.
• At least five years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Experience with project management, change management, and resource/staff allocation.
• Experience using financial databases and developing reports.
• High level of analytical skill.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to professionalism with a service focus.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the college’s annual operating budget and multi-year financial models.
• Report quarterly budget-to-actual performance and advise the Dean on revenue/expense planning.
• Oversee contracts and sponsored research administration; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with central budget office, Provost, and college counterparts on finance matters.
• Serve on the senior leadership team and implement the college’s strategic plan.
• Provide analytical reports on enrollment, staffing, financial, and space trends.
• Partner with HR on recruitment, retention, performance, and compensation for faculty/staff.
• Lead staff allocation and organizational changes with change-management practices.
• Establish effective communication and foster relationships with faculty and staff.
• Directly lead budget/finance and research administration teams; supervise senior managers.
• Represent the Dean and the college to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Master's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Financial databases

Reporting tools

Job description

Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks an Associate Dean of Administration & Finance to lead budgeting, finance, human resources, and sponsored research administration. This senior role reports to the Dean and shapes strategic financial planning and operational excellence across the college.

The Associate Dean oversees space planning for ~90,000 sq ft, collaborates with central offices, and guides staffing, reporting, and compliance.