Associate Dean of Administration & Finance - College of Social Sciences and Humanities

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally.

The College comprises 20 academic units, including two schools, eight departments, and ten interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15 research centers and institutes. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture.  CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including: Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics.

• Master's degree required, MBA preferred
• At least 10 years of increasingly responsible leadership experience successfully managing all administrative facets of a large, multimillion-dollar operation
• At least five years of managerial or supervisory experience
• Experience with project management, change management, and resource and staff allocation
• Experience using financial databases and developing reports
• High level of analytical skill
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and activities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Commitment to a culture of professionalism with a service focus
• Experience in higher education preferred

Financial Management and Budget Administration

• →Develop and manage the college’s annual operating budget and multi-year financial models under the university’s hybrid budget model
• →Report quarterly budget-to-actual performance and advise the Dean on revenue and expense planning
• →Oversee contracts and sponsored research administration, including pre-award and post-award grant management, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations
• →Collaborate with the central budget office, the Office of the Provost, and counterparts across colleges on finance and administration matters
  

Strategic Planning and Analytics

• →Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and help formulate and implement the college’s strategic plan
• →Provide analytical reports on enrollment, staffing, financial, and space trends to guide resource allocation
• →Identify opportunities to enhance the college and proactively surface challenges and alternatives to keep college and university goals on track
  

People Operations and Management

• →Partner with Human Resources and Faculty Affairs throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, retention, morale, training, performance reviews, promotions, job transfers and changes, and compensation for faculty and staff
• →Lead staff allocation across the college by assessing unit-level needs, evaluating options such as reallocation, restructuring, and shared services, and addressing gaps or imbalances in coverage
• →Lead staffing and organizational changes using change management practices, including stakeholder communication, phased implementation, and impact assessment, to minimize disruption and build support
• →Establish effective communication methods to ensure timely and accurate information is shared with faculty and staff and foster strong relationships throughout the college
• →Directly lead, coach, and develop the budget and finance administration and research administration teams by setting objectives, providing feedback, and fostering a high-performance work environment
• →Supervise the Director of Finance and Administration; Director of College Research Administration and Research Finance; Director of Belonging; and Director of Reporting and Financial Planning
  

Operations, Space, and Representation

• →Manage the college’s space portfolio of nearly 90,000 square feet across the university
• →Coordinate space planning and capital projects with university offices
• →Lead college-wide programmatic initiatives as directed by the Dean
• →Represent the Dean and the college to internal and external audiences and constituents
• →Represent the college on standing and ad hoc committees related to finance, administration, business processes, and data reporting
• →Provide college-level financial and space reporting to the Office of the Provost and other university-wide units

Applicants should include the following documents with their application:

• →Resume/CV
• →Cover letter
• →Name and contact information of three references
  
  

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.