Assistant Dean for Budget and Finance College of Health Professions

Position Title: 

Assistant Dean for Budget and Finance

Summary:

Grand Valley State University’s College of Health Professions (CHP) position of Assistant Dean for Budget and Finance is an Administrative Professional (12 month) position that supports the continuing growth of the College.  This  role is responsible for managing the College resources: human, financial, and capital.  The starting date for this position will be as soon as possible but not later than August 6, 2025.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or higher education financial management.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on fiscal resources.
• Experience with budgeting cycles, budget development, financial management, financial modeling, and operational forecasting.
• Effective oral, written, and collaborative skills with a collegial communication aptitude.
• Teamwork experience.
• Excellent analytical abilities to assess complex financial information.
• Ability to work without functional supervision.
• Experience with Workday, Banner or other accounting/budgeting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or higher education financial management.
• Experience in management of financial resources, hiring processes, and Workday functions.
• Experience in financial aspects of grants and contracts including compliance with funding regulations and post-award administration.
• Experience in supervising teams.

Responsibilities:

• Human Resources
  • Track current state of faculty and staff positions.
  • Monitor expected and phased retirements for future planning.
  • Develop, manage, and implement budget and faculty line requests to the Provost.
  • Act as the point of contact within the college for search committee chairs.
  • Oversee hiring processes to maintain consistency with hiring (e.g., offers, onboarding, oversight).
  • Facilitate the salary incentive plan, identify market and compression adjustments, and approve annual salary letters.

• Financial Resources
  • Manage the CHP budget.
  • Assess and monitor budgets for all CHP units and programs.
  • Approve and oversee financial systems access for the CHP.
  • Approve program requisitions, invoices and expenses as required of the Cost Center Manager.
  • Manage and oversee the annual budget allocation process, including planning, communication, and implementation.
  • Serve as the liaison with Business & Finance and the Budget offices to resolve budget and accounting issues.
  • Develop the strategic funding plans for the Dean Leadership Team’s initiatives and projects
  • Provide fiscal data to support CHP’s accreditation needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate endowment and spending accounts.
  • Track grant accounts and spending.
  • Act as the point of contact within the CHP regarding financial management for grants and contracts.
  • Provide training to CHP leadership and staff related to managing departmental resources aligned with GVSU’s accounting practices and guidelines.
  • Brief the Dean Leadership Team on CHP budget and financial issues.
  • Provide specialized financial analysis and reports as needed.
• Capital Resources
  • Work with an associate dean to maintain an updated list of all equipment, date of purchase, expected lifetime, expected date of replacement, etc.
  • Create and maintain a 5-year plan for equipment needs.
  • Work with CHP leadership, faculty, and staff to develop timelines for equipment replacement.
  • Work with CHP leadership, faculty, and staff on new equipment purchases.
  • Monitor the current state of IT resources and create and maintain a 5-year plan for IT needs and replacements.
• Other Duties
  • Performs other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

The position reports to the Dean of the CHP.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.  May require work beyond the typical 40-hour work week and outside of the 8:00 – 5:00 workday.

This is considered a full-time position with benefits.  Minimum salary is $80,000 and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the essential functions listed above.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

How To Apply:

Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now".  Please include a resume, and cover letter detailing experience with responsibilities.  The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically.  Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.  If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.  For additional information, contact Dr. Julie Hall at hallju@gvsu.edu

Application Deadline:

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will begin the position August 6, 2025. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.