Title: Assistant Dean Finance & Administration

Employee Classification: Sr Dir Division Budget & Ops

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-College of Science - Gen-124000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Science at the University of North Texas consists of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Data Analytics & Statistics and the interdisciplinary programs Teach North Texas, BioDiscovery Institute, and Advanced Environmental Research Institute. The college offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in science and mathematics, currently serving more than 4,000 majors. Our faculty are world-class researchers in science, mathematics, and data analytics. The college faculty and staff work together to provide excellent support to our students in their academic education and professional development.

Position Overview

The Academic Financial Officer is a strategicthinking leader who is primarily responsible for all aspects of financial operations to include financial analysis, evaluation, planning, reporting and recommending the most efficient use of the colleges resources. As a member of the Deans leadership team, the budget officer will work closely with the Dean to develop and coordinate the Colleges annual academic and operating budget planning process, forecasts and predicts resource requirements for new and existing programs, and develops funding strategies to ensure financial sustainability. The AFO will also coordinate externally funded activities of the College providing financial management support to faculty, research faculty, postdoctoral students, ensuring compliance with University policies and serving as the liaison between the College and the University Office of Grants Contracts Administration. This is a specialized professional administrative position coordinating the budgetary and business management functions of the College of Science. Position operates with a high level of initiative and judgment and is responsible for a variety of critical and complex decisions and administrative services. Instructions are usually general and are given by the Dean of the College of Science. Position may have supervisory responsibilities. This position is responsible for understanding and processing information obtained from, and needed for, the overall functioning of the college. This position synthesis data from many areas to a useful component for the Deans use.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and 7 years financial admin or budget management experience. Education may be substituted for required experience. Experience may not be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University fiscal and administrative policy, procedure and practices. Strong supervisory skills. Marked ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Thorough knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems. Thorough knowledge of sound business management principles, policies, and techniques. Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of broad goals and objectives. Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively. Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness. Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed and work supervised.

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership and work experience in higher education.

Job Duties

• Take trainings and staff development annual to maintain current knowledge and changes in GAAP and other uniform guidance. - ()
• Conducts cost studies, collects and analyzes data, and prepares statistical reports. 
• Practice sound business management principles, policies and techniques. Utilizes thorough knowledge of University fiscal and academic policy, procedure and practices. 
• Reports budgetary, fiscal and personnel status and department activities to administrators. Makes projections and reports on budget status 
• Provide assistance to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and direction to the College Research Officers on grant accounting. 
• Interprets policies and procedures to faculty, administrators, staff and students. 
• Assist Dean with hiring of senior administrative staff in search committees and assists Associate Dean in hiring processes. 
• Must be able to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks and to coordinate the work of others. 
• Monitor and provide support for college and department budgets. Ensure that the setup of the accounts and their transactions are compliant and serve the needs of students. 
• Liaison between central administration (VPAA, HR, etc.) and departmental staff. Provide guidance and training to the departmental college staff personnel regarding budgetary matter. Coordinate Special projects and assignments. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday regular hours

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.