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**Open Date** 10/16/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43335B

**Job Title** Associate Dean

**Working Title** Associate Dean, Finance and Administration, College of Nursing

**Career Progression Track** 000

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Executive

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be required outside of the standard schedule to meet business needs, attend events, or fulfill leadership responsibilities. Hybrid work: regularly on campus 3-4 days per week; remote work 1-2 days per week when meeting schedule and supervision duties allow.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00271 - College of Nursing-Dean

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 120,000 - 140,000

**Close Date** 01/16/2026

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 11/05/2025

Job Summary

Associate Dean of Finance and Administration provides strategic and operational leadership for the financial management of the College of Nursing at the University of Utah. Serving as the senior financial officer for the college, this position oversees all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance functions across all divisions, areas and programs of the College. The Associate Dean is responsible for scenario planning, financial forecasting, and resource management to ensure that college-level and area operations are aligned with the strategic goals of the university. This role functions as a key advisor to the Dean and acts as a liaison to university-level financial administration. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and technical skills to guide decision-making through robust financial analysis and planning.

Responsibilities

1. Leads the college’s short- and long-term financial planning, scenario analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support strategic objectives and financial sustainability in all mission areas of the College including research, clinical practice and community collaboration and academic.

2. Develops and implements financial goals and strategies aligned with the missions of the college and university.

3. Assesses overall financial health using key metrics and recommends optimal use of resources and investments.

4. Oversees ~$40M college-wide budget development, compliance, and performance monitoring, including variance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

5. Creates and maintains financial models, forecasts, and internal reporting tools to inform decision-making and assess potential impacts to financial growth.

6. Provides executive-level financial insight and recommendations through reporting, modeling, and data interpretation for senior leadership. Serves on the CON Academic Leadership Team.

7. Supervises and supports professional development of financial and other staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and mentoring. Areas of staff supervision and oversight include finance, human resources, systems and technology, communications and marketing, information management/data analysis, and facilities.

8. Acts as the college’s primary liaison to university-level financial administrators, and advises department chairs, directors, and staff on financial policy and procedures.

9. Develops and promotes financial tools and resources to improve reporting accuracy, transparency, and departmental decision-making.

10. Oversees the preparation and submission of internal and external financial and institutional reports, including surveys, audits, and donor or legislative reports.

11. Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal financial policies and regulations, and contributes to the development and interpretation of internal policies.

12. Provides strategic guidance to Advancement staff regarding managing donations and endowments and properly allocating and using gift funds, ensuring alignment with donor intent and institutional policies.

13. Provides centralized financial oversight for all CON areas, including the Simulation Recharge Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field and/or CPA license

Significant experience in higher education or non-profit financial areas

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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