Assistant Dean of Budget and Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Required Qualification (as evidenced by an attached resume): 

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in business administration, finance, or a related field. Five (5) years of full-time progressive leadership experience in financial management, budget oversight, or operations. Experience in accounting practices, management, finance and budgeting. Experience developing and evaluating business and financial plans or revenue-generating initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Certificate or training in work organization methodology or process improvement. Familiarity with university financial systems, academic program development, and accreditation requirements. Leadership experience in financial management, budget oversight, or operations within higher education or healthcare. Experience working in a School/College of Health Professions or other health-related academic environment. Experience working in a unionized environment. Experience cultivating external partnerships or management of clinical or academic enterprises.

Brief Description of Duties: 

The Assistant Dean for Budget and Entrepreneurial Opportunities reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions and serves as a key member of the School’s leadership team, providing strategic direction, oversight, and management of the School’s financial operations, resource planning, and revenue-generating initiatives. This role partners closely with the Dean, Associate Dean, department chairs, administrative departments, and University leadership to ensure fiscal sustainability, operational excellence, and the development of innovative opportunities that advance the School’s mission, growth, and long-term viability. The ideal candidate should have  strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. The ideal candidate should also have excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate would exhibit the following; Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, Financial acumen and analytical abilities, Collaborative leadership, Innovation and creative problem-solving skills and Transparent and effective communication.

Duties:

Budget & Financial Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the School’s annual budget, including multi-year forecasting and strategic financial planning to provide the resources required to support the mission of the School

• Manage the financial operations including budget, accounting, procurement, the development and reassessment of rates for programs, student fees and other initiatives, financial reporting and variance analysis, financial risk assessment and capital planning

• Utilize and monitor multiple sources of funding that SHP receives, including state funds, foundation accounts, grants, scholarships and all other contracts and agreements

• Monitor financial performance across academic programs, research activities and/or designated units as needed

• Develop financial models and reports used to support decision-making regarding department and program development, financial health, enrollment, staffing, program expansion and resource allocation

• Support department chairs and program directors in understanding and managing their budgets, providing regular analysis and actionable insights

• Oversee operational efficiency initiatives and ensure compliance with university financial policies and reporting standards, i