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Business Operations

Business Operations

Assistant Dean, Business Operations

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132224

E0 - Directors and Executives

Assistant Dean

Columbia

Richland

College of Engineering and Computing

CEC College of Engineering and Computing

Unclassified

$116,104

$116,104 - $150,000

Full Time

37.5

Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the College.

12 months

Administrative

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

The Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations serves as a senior strategic partner to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. 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.

Master’s degree in business administration and 6 years of related experience OR a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience, including five or more years of experience in a higher education setting, as well as at least three years of overseeing all aspects of HR, Budget and IT teams.

Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Data Warehouse, USCERA and Banner.

Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of management related to Human Resources activities, budget and IT. Experience with federal, state and foundation grants and contracts,

Yes

20

Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the budget development short- and long-range planning process. Analysis of enrollment trends and staffing patterns to provide efficient allocation of annual budgetary authority for fulltime equivalent positions and additional funding for adjunct positions. In collaboration with the chairs and the senior management team, engage in ongoing review of enrollment patterns and faculty workload. Develop strategies and initiatives that ensure efficient use of university resources.

Yes

20

Serves as the College’s chief operating officer. 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 organizational strategies to ensure staffing structure and levels are in line with organizational needs and motivating staff and managing all levels of performance. Oversees data analysis for all aspects of the college.

Yes

20

Provides oversight of Human Resources and Faculty Affairs. Works in collaboration with the 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 all the faculty, staff and student workers in the college’s departments, programs, centers, institutes, and schools. Oversees human resources and payroll actions relating to faculty and staff hiring, appointment, review, promotion and retention actions, and leave of absence processing, dual employment, ECOM forms, resignations, and retirements. The office also oversees faculty awards, professorships, and endowed chair appointments.

Yes

15

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.

Yes

15

Oversight of space allocation, maintenance and renovations. Supervise college space and maintenance teams.

Yes

10

No

Non-Essential

1

05/08/2024

06/22/2024

No