University of Connecticut
Assistant Dean and Chief Operations Officer
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Connecticut is hiring an Assistant Dean and Chief Operations Officer for the Neag School of Education. This senior leadership role manages all professional services, including fiscal management, human resources, IT, facilities, and operational planning, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and strategic goals through collaboration with academic leadership and staff.
Highlights
- Oversees fiscal management including budgeting, financial analysis, audits, and grant post-award services.
- Leads human resources functions including staffing, labor relations, and performance evaluations.
- Directs information technology services, strategic planning, upgrades, and data management in coordination with centralized ITS.
- Manages facilities and space across Neag School buildings and assigned spaces.
- Supervises key professional staff including Finance Director and IT Director.
- Represents the Neag School on university committees and leadership forums.
- Requires a Master's degree in business administration, HR, public administration, higher education administration, or related field.
- 7-10 years of experienced higher education administration with fiscal oversight and supervisory responsibilities.
- Preferred skills include IT planning and systems implementation, RCM Budget Models experience, and facilities or capital improvement management.
- Full-time, permanent, 12-month exempt position with salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefits including tuition waivers.
Assistant Dean and Chief Operations Officer Full Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean & Chief Operations Officer (ADCOO). This senior leadership role serves as the Dean’s designee overseeing all professional services within the school, including fiscal management, human resources, information technology, facilities, and operational planning. Working collaboratively with Associate Deans, Department Heads, and staff, the ADCOO ensures that these services are efficient, effective, and aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the Neag School and the University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In consultation with the Dean, develops, evaluates, interprets, and enforces university and Neag School policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategies.
- Oversees business and fiscal services, including budgeting, financial analysis, audits, and centralization of financial operations for all academic departments, centers, post award for grants, and outreach programs within the School.
- Leads human resources function on behalf of the Neag School of Education, including managing staffing processes, liaising with Labor Relations and Human Resources, coordinating performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance.
- Provides direction over the School’s information technology services, including strategic planning, technology upgrades, and data management, in consultation and collaboration with centralized ITS as needed.
- Oversees facilities and space management across Neag School buildings and assigned spaces.
- Supervises key professional staff, including the Finance Director for Business & Grant Services and the Neag Information Technology Director.
- Represents the Neag School of Education on university committees and leadership forums.
- Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, public administration, higher education administration, or related field.
- 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration or a similar complex organization.
- Demonstrated experience with fiscal oversight, budget development, and financial analysis.
- Supervisory experience managing professional staff and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal, state, and university regulations governing HR, finance, and business operations.
- Demonstrated communication, problem‑solving, and policy interpretation skills.
- Experience with human resource management, labor relations, staff evaluations, and organizational development.
- Experience in strategic planning, organizational process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Senior-level administrative leadership experience in higher education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with IT planning, systems implementation, and technology services support.
- Experience with RCM Budget Models.
- Experience managing facilities operations, space planning, or capital improvement planning.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month, management-exempt position with an anticipated start date in May 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499471 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on March 27, 2026.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
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