Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations

Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 14, 2026.

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Posting Number  | STA00560PO26
Job Family  | Business Operations
Job Function  | Business Operations
USC Market Title  | Assistant Dean, Business Operations
Link to USC Market Title  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132224
Job Level  | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title)  | Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations
Campus  | Columbia
Work County  | Richland
College/Division  | College of Nursing
Department  | CON College of Nursing
State Pay Range  | Unclassified
USC Market Range  | MRN - $120,769 $153,981 $187,192
Anticipated Hiring Range  | $120,769
Location of Vacancy  |
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 37.5
Work Schedule  | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Friday with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis  | 12 months
Job Search Category  | Temporary Faculty

 
About USC 

About University of South Carolina  | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement  | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

 Benefits for FTE Positions 
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

 Position Description 

Advertised Job Summary  | The Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations serves as a senior strategic partner to the Dean of the College of Nursing and works closely with other members of the leadership team. This role is responsible for the administration, fiscal management, budgeting, IT, facilities management, and human resources management at the College.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience  | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials  |
Preferred Qualifications  | At least three years of overseeing or working closely with HR, Budget, IT, and academic and facilities stakeholders in a USC Academic Unit is preferred. Experience with USC’s Responsibility Center Management (RCM) budget model is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Demonstrated skills in operations, human resources, facilities management, finance/accounting, procurement and post-award management, and/or related areas. Familiarity with academic/university systems and processes. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with all constituents of the College of Nursing, including students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumni, and partners. Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills sufficient to inspire, lead, and work effectively with diverse groups. Ability to effectively direct, manage, and lead professional and support staff. Excellent problem solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines. Understanding and support of the teaching, research, practice, and service missions of the College of Nursing. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

 
Job Duties 

Job Duty  | Participate in strategic planning and executive decision-making, represent the College of Nursing on university matters related to administration and operations. Works closely with the Dean to explore financial growth opportunities in the areas of entrepreneurship, extramural funding, and development. Takes a leadership role in partnering with colleagues to advance a shared mission. Contributes with senior leadership to ensure the creation, implementation and measuring success of the strategic plan. Advises the Dean and actively contributes to the long-range planning of the College of Nursing’s departments and units, taking into consideration the institution’s strategic plan and initiatives. Prepares and delivers detailed presentations to the Dean, faculty, staff, and other university constituencies or partners. Recommend and evaluates business proposals for return on investment.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 25Job Duty  | Serves as the College of Nursing’s Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the budget development short- and long-range planning process. Ensures that the College of Nursing operates in a financially controlled and secure manner for all accounting and financial management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Interprets financial policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, and delivery of services to the customers served by all accounting operations. Ensure compliance with University policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Develop strategies and initiatives that strengthen the College of Nursing’s financial functions to ensure efficient use of University resources while providing a high level of customer service. Oversees the finance team. Oversees finances for the College Practice Plan and funds held in the USC Educational Foundation.

Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 20Job Duty  | Provides oversight and administration of IT and facilities to ensure effectiveness. Contributes to or sets long-term goals and strategic planning. Ensures effective financial management of responsibility units. Oversees project management for construction. Evaluates productivity and develops efficiencies. Develops organizational strategies to ensure staffing structure and levels are in line with organizational needs and motivating staff and managing all levels of performance. Oversees data analysis for all aspects of the College of Nursing.

Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 20Job Duty  | Provides oversight of human resources. Works in collaboration with the HR Director in developing organizational strategies to ensure staffing structure and levels are in line with organizational needs and manages all levels of performance. Responsible for the management of all human resources operations for faculty, staff and student workers in the College of Nursing’s departments, programs, centers, institutes, and schools. Oversees human resources and payroll actions relating to faculty and staff hiring, appointment, review, promotion and retention actions, and leave of absence processing, dual employment, ECOM forms, resignations, and retirements. The office also oversees faculty awards, professorships, and endowed chair appointments.

Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 15Job Duty  | Oversee the analysis of College of Nursing data, processes, systems, and procedures to determine current state of performance, efficiency, and effectiveness. Makes recommendations for improvements, manages implementation and incorporation of changes, and evaluates outcomes. Utilizes a variety of reporting and data analysis techniques to draw conclusions, monitor, and derive solutions.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 15Job Duty  | Perform other duties as required.
Essential Function  | No
Percentage of Time  | 5

 Position Attributes 
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Essential

 Posting Detail Information 

Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 09/15/2026
Job Open Date  | 07/27/2026
Job Close Date  | 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Special Instructions to Applicant  | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 14, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210298
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