Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration
Posting Summary | This position serves as a senior leader within the College, responsible for strategic financial management, human resources oversight, and operational leadership. The role ensures fiscal integrity through the development of quarterly financial statements, budget monitoring, revenue and expense forecasting, and variance analysis. It oversees all aspects of budget preparation, salary analysis, and resource allocation, while managing procurement, grants administration, and space reporting.
In human resources, provide guidance on policy interpretation, personnel actions, performance evaluations, and employee relations. Oversee faculty recruitment for tenure and non-tenure positions, ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and collaborate with academic leadership on labor relations and employment processes. Additionally, the role acts as a strategic partner on college-wide initiatives, offering financial and HR expertise to support the college and/or institution’s mission and objectives.
Supervise a team of professionals across finance and HR functions, oversee clinical education contracting and data infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field and at least 5 years professional experience working with large complex budgets, financials, and general business administration to include contracting/procurement and Human Resources management.
Desirable Qualifications | Individuals with experience in Higher Education administration.
Anticipated Pay Range | $110,000 - $136,000
Other Information | Application review will begin December 8th with priority given to applications received by that date.
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Exempt
Union Position | No
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date | 11/18/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
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The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information
Position Title | Business Operations MG4 X
Posting Number | S5827PO
Department | CNHS Dean's Office/56000
Position Number | 001481
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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