Assistant Dean of Budget and Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Brief Description Of Duties

The Assistant Dean for Budget and Entrepreneurial Opportunities reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions and serves as a key member of the School’s leadership team, providing strategic direction, oversight, and management of the School’s financial operations, resource planning, and revenue-generating initiatives. This role partners closely with the Dean, Associate Dean, department chairs, administrative departments, and University leadership to ensure fiscal sustainability, operational excellence, and the development of innovative opportunities that advance the School’s mission, growth, and long-term viability.

Duties

• Budget & Financial Management
• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the School’s annual budget, including multi-year forecasting and strategic financial planning to provide the resources required to support the mission of the School
• Manage the financial operations including budget, accounting, procurement, the development and reassessment of rates for programs, student fees and other initiatives, financial reporting and variance analysis, financial risk assessment and capital planning
• Utilize and monitor multiple sources of funding that SHP receives, including state funds, foundation accounts, grants, scholarships and all other contracts and agreements
• Monitor financial performance across academic programs, research activities and/or designated units as needed
• Develop financial models and reports used to support decision-making regarding department and program development, financial health, enrollment, staffing, program expansion and resource allocation
• Support department chairs and program directors in understanding and managing their budgets, providing regular analysis and actionable insights
• Oversee operational efficiency initiatives and ensure compliance with university financial policies and reporting standards, including assistance with all accreditation financial requirements for the programs in the School
• Provide financial oversight for the pre-award, interim and post-award sponsored research sources, internal grants and awards, external contracts, foundation support, and all other courses of financial support that may need to be managed in the School
• Partners with the SHP Director of Clinical Contracts and Business in the preparation of letters of offer and salary determinations and increases for faculty and staff
• Entrepreneurial & Revenue-Generating Initiatives
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new entrepreneurial opportunities, including continuing education, stackable credentials , certificate programs, micro-credentials, partnerships, and community-based initiatives
• Lead business planning for emerging programs, including market analysis, cost modeling, and revenue projections
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including healthcare organizations, industry partners and community institutions) to cultivate strategic partnerships and joint ventures
• Support the expansion of consulting services or other mission-aligned enterprises
• Operational Leadership, Communication & Strategic Planning
• Serve as a member of the School’s senior leadership team as the Chief Financial Officer, providing guidance on strategic priorities, academic innovation, and long-range planning
• Analyze data including enrollment, workforce trends, market demand, program performance) to inform strategic decisions
• Oversee or support administrative functions related to finance, operations, and special projects as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean
• Contribute to accreditation and compliance activities by ensuring financial and operational preparedness
• Supervise the Staff Assistant for Budget
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.