Associate Dean for Finance and Administration

at  Duke University

DUKE UNIVERSITY:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

SUMMARY

The Associate Dean for Finance & Administration (ADFA hereinafter) position is the chief financial and administrative officer for the entire Sanford School of Public Policy (School hereafter). The ADFA provides overall administrative management and coordination of business functions such as finance, budget development, information technology, grant administration, human resources, and facilities planning and space management. The ADFA operates with a high degree of autonomy and assumes enormous responsibility for achieving the established goals of the School. The ADFA is the key liaison with a range of other offices, particularly the representatives from the Provost’s Office, Financial Services, Research Support, Facilities Management, and Information Technology. The ADFA reports to and serves as senior advisor to the Dean.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

The ADFA must have a knowledge of accounting and business matters as well as analytical, organizational, communications and human resource skills generally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Also necessary is a proficiency with PC spreadsheets and word processing; familiarity with University financial systems would be desirable.

DESIRED SKILLS

The ADFA should be an individual with high emotional intelligence, strong working relationships, and clear communication skills. The ADFA will need to operate with utmost honesty and integrity, have experience having hard conversations, be able to analyze the school’s position and to advise to the dean. Most importantly, the ADFA must be able to work closely with all levels of staff and inspire them and earn their trust.

EXPERIENCE

The ADFA should have eight years of experience in an administrative and/or business setting; a familiarity with programs and activities involved in operational budgets and organizational and business matters; and should be prepared to acquire the skills necessary to implement and coordinate such programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required; related masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least eight years of progressive experience successfully managing preferred. financial functions and some combination of career services, information technology, enrollment services, development and/or marketing or communications functions. Some experience in an academic setting.
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