Assistant Dean - College of Education and Communications

Assistant DeanSkip to main content#Assistant Dean page is loaded## Assistant DeanApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: End Date: December 2, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR104579# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration serves as a strategic leader and key advisor, providing oversight of financial planning, budget management, and administrative operations for the academic unit. This role is integral to strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis in support of the organization’s mission and long-term goals. The Assistant Dean is a results-driven leader with strong communication skills who fosters collaboration across departments and ensures operational effectiveness. Provide financial forecasting and reporting to support data-driven decisions. ● Manage grants, contracts, and endowment funds in accordance with applicable guidelines. ● Lead long-term financial planning and resource allocation strategies. ● Represent the college on university-wide financial and administrative committees. ● N/A Licenses/ Certifications: N/A# **Minimum Qualifications**Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.Experience: Twelve (12) years of professional experience in financial planning, budget management, or academic administrative operations. Knowledge of organizational and unit performance measures.Skill in data analytics and negotiation.Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.# **Additional Job Details****Preferences:****Five years of working knowledge of UMD financial systems****Required Application Materials:****Resume, Cover Letter, and points of contact for three references****Best Consideration Date:****9/20/2026****Posting Close Date:****12/01/2026****Open Until Filled:**# **Job Risks**# **Financial Disclosure Required**YesFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$138,160-$165,792# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.# **Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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