Job Title
Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Dean Of Veterinary Medicine
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is seeking an Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration to serve as the senior financial and administrative leader. The selected individual will report directly to the Dean, with 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 of 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, departmental and Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital leadership, as well as provides operational oversight for university centralized functions within the college to develop standard processes, forecast future strategic needs, promote best practices, and support the implementation of services and operational improvements that advance the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Opportunities to Contribute
Financial Leadership and Business Operations Management
Manages the financial and business operations of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science 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, 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, 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 the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science and certain administrative entities, including finance, information technology, and human resources.
Serves as the college Public Information Liaison Coordinator for all open records requests. 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.
Qualifications
Master's degree in business administration, accounting, 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.
A well qualified candidate will have the following:
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.
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.
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: Commensurate to selected candidate's skills and experience
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section
Who We Are
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) (https://vetmed.tamu.edu/) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs .
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
Automatically 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
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.
