Assistant or Associate Dean for Finance and AdministrationThis position will be filled as an Assistant Dean or Associate Dean based on the experience level of the successful candidate.Posting DetailsPosting Number: 20244028SPosition Title: Assistant or Associate Dean for Finance and AdministrationPosition Type: StaffLocation: Villanova, PARecruitment Type: Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule: full-time/12-monthsDepartment: 242-Law School AdministrationPosition SummaryThe Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration provides leadership and direction to the fiscal and administrative operations within the Charles Widger School of Law ("Law School"), serving as the Chief Operations Officer for the Law School, and plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives for the Law School.
The Assistant Dean serves as a principal advisor to the Dean and Vice Dean, and collaborates with other members of the Law School and University leadership teams.
The Assistant Dean conducts analysis, creates proposals, and develops systems to secure and enhance the use of financial, staffing, physical plant, and administrative resources in support of the Law School's mission.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the Law School operating budget, including overseeing administration of financial resources, budget planning, and developing and implementing plans for cost-effective use of resources.Serves as the primary Law School liaison to Human Resources/Office of the Provost on hiring matters and provides support to hiring managers and supervisors.Leads all physical plant planning and enhancement efforts, in collaboration with Facilities Management.Provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to key strategic initiatives that are top priorities for the Law School and the Dean.Responsible for functions and projects as delegated by the Dean, assumes a significant role in rethinking the administrative functions at the Law School.Responsible for management of contracting, insurance, risk waivers and related matters.Works with other departments at Villanova University, ensuring open communication and full support of university-wide initiatives.Minimum QualificationsFor an Assistant Dean:Bachelor's degree required, J.D., M.B.A., M.A.
or other relevant advanced degree preferred.For an Associate Dean:J.D., M.B.A., M.A.
or other relevant advanced degree required.Minimum Work ExperienceThe candidate must have relevant broad-ranging operations and finance experience within a business, academic, or non-profit environment.Specific Job KnowledgeSignificant and progressively more responsible administrative and management experience, including planning and budget responsibilities.Experience in handling strategic human resource issues.Work SkillsStrong presentation skills and excellent interpersonal, planning and writing skills.Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.Preferred QualificationsPhysical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: This position will be filled as an Assistant Dean or Associate Dean based on the experience level of the successful candidate.Posting Date06/27/2024Closing Date(11:59pm ET)Salary Posting InformationCommensurate with experience.References NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3Maximum Number of References Needed: 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents needed to complete your application:Required DocumentsCover Letter / Letter of InterestResume / Curriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsOther Document #J-18808-Ljbffr
