Job Title
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Dean Of Business Administration
Proposed Minimum Salary
$16,666.67 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who We Are
Texas A&M University's Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. As a member of our team, you would play an integral role in our vision to advance the world's prosperity.
What We Want
The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration with Mays Business School at Texas A & M University serves as the senior financial and administrative leader for Mays Business School and reports directly to the Dean and an indirect reporting line to the Associate Vice President for Academic Financial Strategy. This position ensures that all financial, administrative, and business services functions of the college are effectively carried out on a day-to-day basis in alignment with the strategic direction and tactical needs of the Dean, Texas A&M University policies, and system requirements.
This position performs highly advanced business management and administrative work and exercises extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration advises and makes recommendations to the Dean and executive leadership on budget development and implementation, long-range financial planning, financial analysis, risk mitigation, and other administrative matters. The Assistant Dean works collaboratively with college leadership and university centralized functions to develop standard processes, forecast future strategic needs, and support the implementation of new services and operational improvements that advance the mission of Mays Business School.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Master's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
6 years of significant senior-level administrative experience with substantial responsibility for financial management, budgeting, and operations in a complex organization.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Extensive experience in academic financial administration within a higher education environment.
Strong knowledge of university financial systems, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to manage large, complex budgets and align financial resources with strategic priorities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and influence multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and build strong working relationships.
Strong communication skills and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership and Business Operations Management
Manages the financial and business operations of Mays Business School on behalf of the Dean. Directs the preparation, administration, and monitoring of annual and multi year operating and salary budgets, ensuring fiscal integrity, sustainability, and alignment with college and university strategic priorities. Provides long-range financial planning and analysis, actively monitors resource allocations and operating fund requirements, and identifies financial trends to support informed decision-making. Oversees financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable university, system, state, and federal policies and regulations. Approves routine and complex financial transactions, including purchasing, vouchers, payroll, and personnel-related documents, under authority delegated by the Dean. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates financial and operational risks impacting the college. Prepares and submits recurring and special financial and administrative reports as required.
Administrative Oversight, Human Resources, and University Collaboration
Provides leadership and operational oversight for college-wide administrative services, including finance, human resources, information technology, facilities, and business operations of the college. Establishes standard processes, timelines, and service expectations and continuously evaluates administrative operations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service. Leads, coordinates, and mentors professional staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment in collaboration with university partners. Serves as the primary liaison between Mays Business School and external administrative entities, including finance, information technology, human resources, and facilities. Represents the college on university committees and working groups related to finance, administration, and strategic initiatives.
Executive Leadership, Governance, and Strategic Planning
Participates as a key member of the Dean's executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and institutional decision-making. Advises the Dean, executive leadership, and college governance bodies on financial, administrative, and operational matters. Monitors the overall financial and administrative condition of the college and implements proactive strategies to address emerging challenges and opportunities. Promotes transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making across college operations.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.?
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) ?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) ?each month
Automatic enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) ?training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) ?for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
