Assistant Dean and Chief Financial & Administrative ...

Position InformationThe School of Business at UC Riverside is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. Home to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), which features Ph.D., MBA, Professional MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin) programs, and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Dean (AD) and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) for the University of California, Riverside- School of Business is a senior-level executive with extensive business, management, and systems experience overseeing diverse and complex units. The AD/CFAO is responsible for the entire scope of financial and business operations, financial reporting, academic personnel, analytics, building operations, facilities, human resources management, and technology operations involving the school's instructional, research, and administrative functions. Oversees and ensures effective coordination with related campus and UC system-wide financial and business operations to provide overall direction and support for program investments, organizations, facilities, and capital programs. Ensures proper accountability and strong division and department adherence to approved budget and spending levels. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the position plays an integral role in developing and executing each of the Dean's long-range goals and objectives, and provides executive leadership and direction in implementing the schools administrative and financial policies and procedures that support the academic mission and goals of the School and the University. Serves as a strategic adviser to the Dean and School leadership in the areas of finance, administrative policy, resource management, space planning and utilization, business processes, and other key areas to support the mission of the Business School. The AD/CFAO manages academic personnel issues, program curriculum, policies and/or procedures that are responsive to the needs of the school and campus goals and objectives. The CFAO may represent the Business School on UCR standing committees and ad hoc committees relevant to financial matters, academic personnel, human resources, facilities, and administrative functions. Proactively builds and maintains UCR relationships. The full salary range for the Assistant Dean/CFAO position is $123,000 - $241,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $123,000 -$211,800 annually. We base salary offers on various considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.EducationEducation RequirementsBachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)Masters degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Preferred)Experience Requirements8 - 13 years of related experience. (Required)Previous supervisory/managerial experience. (Preferred)Experience in academic personnel administration and managing human resources functions (Preferred)Experience in strategic planning and policy development (Preferred)Experience in facilities management and operational oversight (Preferred)Experience in higher education (Preferred)Minimum RequirementsExcellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects. Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques. Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service.Preferred QualificationsThorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Previous experience working in a unionized environment. Experience with the interpretation of Academic Personnel policies for a diverse group of academic appointees such as Professors, Graduate Student Researchers, Teaching Assistants, Lecturers, Associate Ins, and Readers. Progressively responsible senior level management experience. Knowledge of business and accounting operations in a large, complex, multi-faceted organization.Additional InformationIn the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazines 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCRs Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University RankingsUCRs distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Created: 2025-05-24