Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onHernando de Soto Bridge, Downtown, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38103, United States
About the Role
Under the direction of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration serves as a key member of the Dean's management team. This position acts as the Dean's primary representative within the college, overseeing the day-to-day operations of human resources, facilities, communications, internal relations, information management, technology, and comprehensive budgetary and financial management.
The role is critical to the college's operational stability, requiring the incumbent to manage complex fiscal structures including state appropriations, grants, contracts, and special award funds. Beyond financial stewardship, the Assistant Dean interprets administrative policies, adjudicates disputes regarding budget and personnel matters, and ensures the college maintains cooperative working relationships with peers, students, and external partners.
Hiring Process
Salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience. Candidates must submit a transcript as part of the application process. The role may occasionally require working evenings, weekends, and overnight travel to fulfill operational needs.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Hernando de Soto Bridge, Downtown, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38103, United States
Memphis, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAdminister and manage the College of Pharmacy budget for all departments and units
- check_circleAdjudicate disputes relating to budgetary matters and fiscal operations
- check_circleOversee human resources issues including staffing needs and employment qualifications
- check_circleInterpret administrative and financial policies for business managers and department chairs
- check_circleResolve personnel disputes within financial and business offices
- check_circleInvestigate applicant performance histories and oversee negotiation of professional service contracts
- check_circleSolicit, process, and adjudicate research awards and liaise with external entities
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- verified9 years progressive experience in finance administration, program management, or HR
- verifiedMaster's Degree and 7 years progressive experience in finance administration, program management, or HR
- verifiedCPA preferred
- verifiedAdvanced experience with automated spreadsheets and financial databases
- verifiedHighly proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Nice to Have
CPA certification
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Finance Administration, Program Management, Human Resources, Cpa, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required; Master's Degree with 7 years experience or equivalent combination.
Frequently asked questions about Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at University of Tennessee
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Day-to-day, the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at University of Tennessee will administer and manage the college of pharmacy budget for all departments and units; adjudicate disputes relating to budgetary matters and fiscal operations; oversee human resources issues including staffing needs and employment qualifications; and interpret administrative and financial policies for business managers and department chairs.
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University of Tennessee is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; 9 years progressive experience in finance administration, program management, or HR; Master's Degree and 7 years progressive experience in finance administration, program management, or HR; CPA preferred; Advanced experience with automated spreadsheets and financial databases; and Highly proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
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Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at University of Tennessee is based in Hernando de Soto Bridge, Downtown, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38103, United States. This is a on-site role.
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University of Tennessee has listed this Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration role as on-site.
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Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at University of Tennessee typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at University of Tennessee include Finance Administration; Program Management; Human Resources; Cpa; Microsoft Word; Powerpoint; Excel; and Outlook.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required; and Master's Degree with 7 years experience or equivalent combination.
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Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at University of Tennessee is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.
About University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee operates as a public land-grant institution and the flagship university of the statewide University of Tennessee system, based in Knoxville. Established in 1794, the university serves a diverse student body of over 26,000 individuals representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 foreign nations. The academic structure includes nine undergraduate and eleven graduate departments, offering a wide range of educational programs within the higher education sector. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report recognized the institution as the 118th national university and 52nd among public institutions.
A significant component of the university's research capabilities involves its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This collaboration, managed through the UT-Battelle alliance, provides extensive research opportunities for faculty and students that are rare among comparable institutions. The university also maintains affiliations with the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy, the Anthropological Research Facility, and the Arboretum, a 250-acre site near Oak Ridge featuring hundreds of indigenous plant species.
Furthermore, the University of Tennessee partners directly with the University of Tennessee Medical Center, the sole Level I trauma center in East Tennessee. This medical center functions as a teaching hospital driven by aggressive research programs and serves as the primary career destination for graduates of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Memphis.
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