Administrator VII - Associate Dean of Finance and Administration
The Associate Dean is the chief business officer for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and provides leadership and staff expertise for the College (with campuses in both Ithaca and Geneva) and its departments (which also includes the Laboratory of Ornithology and Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center) on issues related to the management of financial resources, human resources, equipment, facilities, and administrative computing services. Provide staff expertise and support to the Dean, Senior Associate Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs and faculty Directors, on programs and initiatives for which they are responsible. The incumbent has a primary (solid-line) reporting relationship to the Dean and must work closely with the Senior Associate Deans as well as secondary (dotted-line) reporting relationships to the Vice President for Financial Affairs and University Controller.
More specifically, this associate dean:
Assigns responsibilities, supervises and directs activities of the financial, human resources, computer services and facilities units of the colleges.
Devises long-range financial planning, multi-source budgeting, forecasting, and modeling in consultation with the dean.
Creates and applies analytics and KPIs to inform policy and resource allocation.
Provides senior level administrative expertise to the dean, senior associate deans, department chairs and administrative managers on programs in their areas.
In collaboration with department chairs, establishes expectations and provides secondary oversight (dotted line reporting relationships) for the work of the department business administrators.
Represents the college on issues related to administration and administrative policies and procedures.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.
What We Need
Master’s degree or equivalent in business or public administration or a combination of education and experience.
Seven or more years of management experience working in higher education.
Proven ability in budget planning and forecasting, endowment and private investment strategies, and facilities management.
Proven ability to lead diverse teams across finance, HR, facilities, and IT.
Experience with change management and strategic, planning for a mission centered university impact across a complex stream of endowment, state, philanthropic, federal, industry, and undergraduate and graduate tuition revenues.
Demonstrated leadership qualities including the ability to motivate people.
Prior supervisory experience with ability to delegate effectively and manage multiple, sometimes competing priorities.
Highly skilled in human relations and a proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with a solutions-focused growth-mindset that creates opportunities out of challenges.
Sound judgment in handling confidential matters.
Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position.
Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements.
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University Job Title:
Administrator VII - CALS
Job Family:
Administration
Level:
I
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$245,300.00 - $299,812.00
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Joan Olson
Contact Email:
[email protected]Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
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2025-07-28
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