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Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Employer
University of Mississippi
Location
University, Mississippi, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 4, 2024

Job Details



Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

Department Summary

The School of Business Administration is regarded as an excellent place to work, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters creativity and growth. We're committed to professional development through training and development opportunities. The School of Business Administration team works hard but enjoys a strong sense of camaraderie.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Administration

Sub-Family - Administrative Operations

Career Track / Level - M4

Grade - 13


Min

Mid

Max

$91,395 $114,254 $137,113

Role Summary

Administers and evaluates all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, and programs and personnel administration within a unit. Provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as oversees the budgetary controls.

  1. Manages the business and financial affairs of the School of Business.

  2. Prepares reports and financial statements.

  3. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures.

  4. Supervises and directs the activities of a support staff.



Examples of Work Performed

This position administers the business affairs for the School including;
  • managing all accounts and expenditures,
  • monitoring funding sources,
  • creating long-term budgets,
  • preparing and maintaining detailed financial reports,
  • advising senior administration on all financial matters,
  • ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws,
  • and other related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

  1. Oversee the overall operations of the department, ensuring that all units are working together effectively and efficiently to achieve the department's goals and objectives.
  2. Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives to guide the department's growth and development, in collaboration with other senior managers and stakeholders.
  3. Lead and manage a team of supervisors and other staff, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management as needed to ensure high-quality operations and strong employee engagement.
  4. Develop and manage the department's budget, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with the university's strategic priorities and goals.
  5. Design, implement, and maintain effective processes and systems to track and analyze performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement plans to address any operational inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
  6. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders across the university to ensure effective coordination and alignment of departmental goals and objectives with broader institutional priorities and strategic plans.


Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (10) 10 Years Experience, (6) Six years of supervisory experience

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Applications should include a cover letter that summarizes your qualifications, experience, and skills related to the position as well as a resume.

The position also requires expertise in Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Word in particular) and strong communication skills (written and verbal). Title is contingent on expertise and educational qualifications.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi

Company

 Ole Miss II

Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.

The university’s path to becoming the flagship university it is today has been marked by two decades of accelerated growth and prosperity. Student enrollment at UM has increased over 40 percent over the past seven years — illustrating the growing reputation and national draw of the university. We were the 10th-fastest growing university among public doctoral institutions over the period of 2005–2015. Over the past few years, the university has instituted dynamic new academic programs and greatly expanded its campuses with the completion of multiple major construction projects.  The 2018 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best (Undergraduate) Colleges and Universities ranked the University of Mississippi No. 73 in the Top Public National Universities category.  The rankings reflect 15 indicators of academic excellence, including faculty resources, financial resources, and undergraduate academic reputation.  In 2016, indicating a major milestone, the university was elevated to the Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity classification — placing it in the top 2.5 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. 

For ten consecutive years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America by Newsweek, the Princeton Review and USA Today. Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers. In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.

We build leaders, serve our community and our neighbors, and compete to win. We are a literary mecca, a research center, a launchpad for careers across the professions, a home away from home, and so much more. We are Ole Miss.

Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.

The University of Mississippi offers exciting opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and benefits just around the corner—no matter which department you’re a part of. It’s an exciting place to build a meaningful career at any level.

Our University, like all institutions, is only as strong as our people. Our faculty, staff, and students represent an exceptional group of people with a rich diversity of talents and backgrounds. There’s no better place to start a great career than in Oxford, Mississippi.

Ole Miss

 

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