Management and Professional

Assistant Dean and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
31718838 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $96,700 - $184,100
Position Information

Reporting to the Vice Provost & Dean of the Graduate Division, the Assistant Dean and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) serves as a member of the Dean's leadership team and is the principal advisor to the Dean and the Associate Deans to support the organization's mission. The CFAO oversees the administrative operations of the Graduate Division, which includes planning, directing, and coordinating the budget and financial aspects of the Graduate Division. The CFAO plays an integral role in the development of the Dean's long-range goals and objectives and provides executive leadership and direction in the implementation of the Graduate Division's administrative and financial policies, procedures, and operational effectiveness. The CFAO is also responsible for space planning, utilization, and human resources/talent management functions. The CFAO supervises 3 Unit Directors: Financial Operations Manager, Admissions Manager, and Academic Employment Analyst.

Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration.

The full salary range for the CFAO (Admin Manager I) is $96,700-184,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $140,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Masters degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
8 - 13 years of related experience. Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred
Minimum Requirements

Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff.
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
Skills to work collaboratively with other locations.
Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service.
Strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution
In-depth knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures
Previous supervisory or management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Progressively responsible senior level management experience. Knowledge of business and accounting operations in a large, complex, multi-faceted organization

Experience working in Higher Education

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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