Tulane University

Tulane University Office of Human Resources

Description for Job: IRC29024

Assistant Dean, Finance and Operations, Student Affairs

VP Student Affairs

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

This Assistant Dean, Finance and Operations is responsible for orchestrating and managing all financial, personnel, budget, and payroll matters for the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean directs the operations of the Office of the Vice President, including administrative support scheduling, overall office functions, and supervising the Director of Marketing and Communications. This position reports to the VPSA position, serves as a member of the VPSA administrative team, and plays a key role in the overall budget/human resource operations of the Division of Student Affairs. This position will work with the VPSA, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Division’s Directors in assuring that the Division is in compliance with all personnel, budgetary, accounting, and payroll procedures and policies instituted by the University. The Assistant Dean will create a culture of training and organizational effectiveness around business, finance, and human resource protocols and expectations. This position will coordinate the Division’s purchasing, financial and budgetary activities through a consultative manner with key individuals in the Division including identified Budget/Finance roles within Departments. As a member of the Office of the VPSA, this position will also manage the daily purchasing, financial and budgetary activities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, fiscal management, and auditing procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership, operations management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and through consultation and respect in a diverse work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other work related software programs.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or high school diploma/equivalent 
• 11 years of responsible financial management and administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive financial management and administrative experience in Higher Education. 
• Working knowledge of university systems to include Concur, HCM, TAMS, BDS, Datastore, and Paymentnet.

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 28. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

This position will close on the date it is filled

Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

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Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.

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