Strategic Associate Dean of Administration & Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northeastern University’s College of Science seeks an Associate Dean of Administration and Finance (ADAF) to lead budgeting, financial strategy, and space planning for the college across Boston and other locations. The ADAF steers operating, restricted, and startup accounts, guides revenue forecasting, and partners with HR and central offices on policy implementation.

The role supervises finance, budget, and research administration staff, ensures compliance with sponsor rules, and provides

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in administration, finance, or related field.
• Strong leadership and senior-management experience in a large operation.
• Experience with budgeting, HR, and sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the college's operating budget and multi-year financial models.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award grants administration and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead college-wide staffing allocation decisions and personnel processes.
• Partner with central offices on finance, administration matters and reporting.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic planning

Analytical reporting

Communication

Change management

Staff management

Grant administration

Project management

Negotiation

Facilitation

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree

MBA

Tools

Financial databases

Job description

Northeastern University’s College of Science seeks an Associate Dean of Administration and Finance (ADAF) to lead budgeting, financial strategy, and space planning for the college across Boston and other locations. The ADAF steers operating, restricted, and startup accounts, guides revenue forecasting, and partners with HR and central offices on policy implementation.

The role supervises finance, budget, and research administration staff, ensures compliance with sponsor rules, and provides