Asst Dean, Business Operations

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00443PO24 Job Family Business Operations Job Function Business Operations USC Market Title Assistant Dean, Business Operations Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132224 Job Level E0 - Directors and Executives Business Title (Internal Title) Asst Dean, Business Operations Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Darla Moore School of Business Department DMSB Darla Moore School of Business State Pay Band Unclassified Approved Starting Salary 116,104 Advertised Salary Range $116,104 - $174,156 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative

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The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Assistant Dean of Business Operations serves as a senior strategic partner to the Dean of the Darla Moore School of Business. Reporting to the dean, the Assistant Dean works closely with other members of the leadership team and is responsible for the administration, fiscal management, budgeting, IT, and human resources management at the college.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in business administration and 8 years of experience, including 5 or more years of experience in a higher education setting, as well as at least 3 years of overseeing all aspects of HR, Budget and IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA, CPA, CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer), or Master of Accountancy and 8 or more years of experience plus working knowledge of PeopleSoft, USCERA and Banner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Fluency with all Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of governmental accounting fiscal policies and procedures as they relate to administrative and business practices.

Knowledge of USC policies and procedures, state and Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to business activities of the DMSB. Banner and/or USC experience in related areas. Ability to plan, organize and direct complex financial, administrative, and support activities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Managerial experience.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Participate in strategic planning and executive decision-making, represent the college on university matters related to administration and operations. Takes a leadership role in partnering with colleagues to advance a shared mission.

Contributes with senior leadership to ensure the creation implementation and measuring success of the Strategic Plan. Advises the dean and actively contributes to the long-range planning of the colleges departments and units taking into consideration the institution's strategic plan and initiatives. Prepares and delivers detailed presentations to the Dean, faculty, staff, and other university constituencies or partners.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Serves as the College's Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the budget development short-and long-range planning process.

Ensures that the colleges operates in a financially controlled and secure manner for all accounting and financial management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Interprets financial policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, and delivery of services to the customers served by all accounting operations. Ensure compliance with university policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Develop strategies and initiatives that strengthen the college's financial functions to ensure efficient use of university resources while providing a high level of customer service. Oversees the finance/budget team.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Provides oversight and administration of multiple units to ensure effectiveness. Contributes to or sets long-term goals and strategic planning.

Ensures effective financial management of responsibility units. Evaluates productivity and develops efficiencies. Develops organizations strategies to ensure staffing structure and levels of performance. Oversees data analysis for all aspects of the college.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Provides oversight of Human Resources. Works in collaboration with the Senior HR Director in developing organizational strategies to ensure staffing structure and levels are in line with organizational needs and manages all levels of performance.

Responsible for the management of all human resources operations for faculty, staff and student workers in the college's departments, programs, centers, and schools. Oversees human resources and payroll actions relating to faculty and staff. The office also oversees the administration of faculty awards, professorships, and endowed chair payments.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Oversee the analysis of college data, processes, systems, and procedures to determine current state of performance, efficiency, and effectiveness. Makes recommendations for improvements, manages implementation and incorporation of changes, and evaluates outcomes. Utilizes a variety of reporting and data analysis techniques to draw conclusions, monitor, and derive solutions.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Perform other duties as required.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2024 Job Open Date 06/06/2024 Job Close Date 07/21/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 21, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169366 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a master's degree in business administration and 8 years of experience, including 5 or more years of experience in a higher education setting, as well as at least 3 years of overseeing all aspects of HR, Budget and IT teams?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents