Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration Posting Summary

The Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration is responsible for all complex administrative functions and business operations within the College of Education and Social Services (CESS). The Assistant Dean acts as the chief financial manager and the chief human resource manager for the College, accountable for directing and managing financial, budget planning, administrative, human resources, technology, space planning, and business management activities to support the College's Strategic Alignment Plan (SAP), UVM's Green, Gold, and Bold strategic plan, and values of Our Common Ground. The Assistant Dean is accountable for a team of professional staff managing finance, HR, and operational functions including the Title IVE/Child Welfare Training Partnership Director. The Assistant Dean is a member of the CESS Dean's Leadership team and reports directly to the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Master's degree in business, financial management, or related field and at least 8 years of experience in financial management, working with large complex budgets, long-range strategic planning, human resources management, business operations, and grants management.
• Effective analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide consultative leadership
• Experience in financial decision making that impacts the institution's mission
• Supervision of multiple professional positions
• Higher education administration experience

Anticipated Pay Range 135,000-145,000 Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 08/26/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Business Operations MG4 X Posting Number S6273PO Department CESS Dean's Office/53000 Position Number 007521 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document (1)
• Other Document (2)

Optional Documents