Assistant Dean of Finance

Job DescriptionReporting to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Assistant Dean of Finance provides leadership for the financial operations for the College and its constituent units. This position must provide effective fiscal management oversight into various research and Extension programs. Through its land grant mission of research, teaching, and extension, the college has been instrumental in helping agriculture and other life science industries make significant strides in improving people's lives. Today's College is adapting to society's expectations and needs by focusing its resources and efforts on improving human health and nutrition, sustaining agriculture and the environment, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, and developing cures for devastating and debilitating diseases.Position responsibilities include providing oversight for the fiscal operations and management of all financial and purchasing resources of the college, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines for the efficient and effective utilization of resources. Provides oversight regarding communication, implementation and evaluation of financial operations. Develop an annual budget and spending plan, forecasting the college's needs. Manage balances for all accounts, proposes solutions to address budget imbalances/surpluses and implements adjustments as needed. Oversee budget allocations to constituent units, coordinates and evaluates requests for resources, monitors midyear and yearend balances, and assists management and the Dean in addressing unit financial issues. Provides development and delivery of training and responsible fiscal handling to unit heads and fiscal personnel in the use of the university's finance systems and preparation and response to financial reviews. Implement information management and review programs, and internal controls to ensure accountability, and to encourage continuous improvement. Reviews and recommends operational efficiencies and improvements in all functional areas. Provides consultation to constituent units regarding assessment activities. Manages the enterprise systems changes needed to enact organizational changes. Collaborates with the college's HR Director regarding the financial impact of recruitment and compensation programs and compensation adjustments, as well as cooperative development and encouragement of proactive retention strategies to unit leaders. Oversees Risk Management; in consultation with other appropriate professionals in the constituent units, works to review, update, and improve risk management measures. Provides supervisory oversight for fiscal support personnel in the finance department. Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsA master's degree in a related field such as public administration, business administration or education, or a bachelor's degree and significant related experience. Advanced spreadsheet skills, including manipulation of large data sets; ability to analyze, summarize and present financial and narrative information clearly. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and effective writing and communication skills. Significant, successful experience in financial management related position in higher education setting. Knowledge of federal guidelines related to grants, contracts, and service centers. Experience managing professional financial personnel.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Virginia Tech financial and academic policies and procedures and their related enterprise systems. Experience in academia and understanding of the university and state environment, policies and procedures.Appointment TypeRegularSalary Information$180,000 - $200,000; commensurate with experienceReview DateJanuary 10, 2025Additional InformationTo complete the application process please include a cover letter, resume and list of references.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact April Wood at alucas8@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.