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West Virginia University Assistant Dean of Business Operations - Division for Land-Grant Engagement in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The Division for LandGrant Engagement at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Dean of Business Operations. About the Opportunity The Assistant Dean for Business Operations will report to the Associate Vice President and dean and serve as the chief business and administrative officer. The assistant dean serves as a member of the dean's leadership and strategic planning committee to support the long-range goals of the organization. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What You'll Do
Strategic & Financial Management Planning The assistant dean for business operations supports strategic efforts through data management, analysis and benchmarking, interpretation and implementation of university policy, procurement support, business operations and management of federal excess property. The assistant dean has a highly complex structure to lead and manage which includes a budget of over $66 million in expenditures a year on a wide scope of funding sources to include millions in Federal, State, County, WVU Foundation, Research, and Fee funds. Our land grant mission is supported through federal appropriations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with corresponding state match and by millions in county land grant support for operations in each of the 55 counties in West Virginia. The assistant dean is responsible for 55 County DA accounts, over 600 Foundation accounts, $17 million in sponsored funding, $11 million in federal land grant dollars, and over $53 million in Foundation funds. Also supports the budget development and expenditure of Extension's Jackson's Mill Campus, and each of the 9 WV Ag and Forestry Experiment Stations, forests and farms across the state. The assistant dean is the principal financial liaison to the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture for preparing financial reports, financial compliance reports, etc. in coordination with WVI Finance, Sponsored Program, and WVU Internal Audit. Build and maintain strategic relationships with deans, associate deans, program directors, vice presidents, direct reports, and others within the organization to effectively execute financial and business strategies for the college. Create and establish methods of engaging all levels of management in the financial process and procedures so they can understand and contribute to the financial well-being of the Division for Land-Grant Engagement and its units. Financial Functions The assistant dean... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.