Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

Job Summary

Serves as a member of the senior leadership team of the college and is responsible for all business and administrative affairs for the College of Public Health. Responsible for ensuring compliance with established college, university, THEC and federal policies as well as compliance with policies and procedures of external accrediting bodies for the college concerning fiscal matters.

Advises the dean and department chairs on all issues related to budget, finance, human resources and related issues. Executes independent signature authority for the dean on issues related to finance, budget, and administration. Oversees building operations within the college. Serves on the college accreditation team and as the liaison between the college and the budget and finance section of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of accounting principles and fiscal management. Knowledge of university/THEC policies, procedures and guidelines. Knowledge and skill in budget and financial planning and reporting. Knowledge of presentation design/development. Knowledge of strategic planning and initiatives.

Knowledge of academic protocol/policy. Knowledge of accreditation criteria. Knowledge of computers and various software packages including spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Knowledge of accreditation requirement for schools of public health. Knowledge of research methods, i.e., research design, data gathering, analysis, reporting, etc.

Ability to organize data collection systems needed for reliable and timely reporting. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently. Strong organizational skills, including effective planning and coordination abilities. Ability to use sound judgment and solve problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external constituents.

Ability to supervise employees in a fair and equitable manner. Ability to travel occasionally. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public health administration, or related field. Five years of related experience in administration, fiscal management, or program planning.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a business-related field preferred.

Compensation

& Benefits Job Family – Administrative Business Management 3 Market Range: 10 ( Salary Schedules ) For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ . Application Instructions Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer. University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service.

Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

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Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.