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Florida National Univer

Campus Dean

Hialeah, FL · On-site

... Library Director and the Comptroller. Major Responsibilities: The Campus Dean is responsible for ... managing campus activities and facilities in alignment with the University's mission statement.

Lawson State Community College

Academic Dean

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$100K - $143K/yr

Lawson State Community College Position Summary The Academic Dean provides strategic leadership and oversight for academic programs for college transfer, library services, online education, and the ...

Lamar State College Orange

Library Associate

Orange, TX · On-site

$37K - $39K/yr

Job Summary The Library Associate - Evening reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Support and Instructional Services. This position is responsible for closing the library daily with working hours ...

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A Dean of Library is a senior academic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of a college or university library system. Their duties include managing library staff, developing budgets, setting strategic goals, ensuring access to resources, and fostering a supportive environment for research and learning. The Dean also works closely with faculty and administration to integrate library services into the academic mission of the institution. They often advocate for library needs and represent the library in institutional planning and decision-making.

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To thrive as a Dean of Library, you need advanced knowledge of library science, leadership experience, and typically a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Library and Information Science. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital resource management tools, and accreditation standards is crucial. Outstanding communication, strategic vision, and collaborative skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital to effectively lead library operations, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality service for diverse academic communities.

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A Dean of Library often navigates the challenge of maximizing resources and improving services despite budget limitations. This includes prioritizing funding for digital resources, technology upgrades, and staff development while ensuring core services remain unaffected. Effective Deans collaborate with faculty, IT, and administrative teams to identify cost-effective solutions and advocate for the library's role in supporting institutional goals. Success in this role requires strategic planning, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to evolving academic needs.
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Business Manager (Director of Finance & Planning)

Business Manager (Director of Finance & Planning)

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS • On-site

Other

Posted 6 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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95th of 537 rated colleges and universities

Job description

50%   Budget / Planning:
  • Provides overall financial leadership and planning in the management of all funding sources available to the School of Law, the Wheat Law Library, the Office of Admissions, the Office of Career Services, Douglas County Legal Aid, Moot Court, and other units within the School.
  • The DFP ensures the School is following State and University policies and procedures. Coordinates strategic reviews of resource allocation to ensure funds are directed toward strategic initiatives of the School and the University.
  • Prepares and develops the annual operating budgets, analysis of carry forwards and reserve balances, and an all-funds budget model.
  •  Reviews and authorize state and private payments to verify appropriate funding sources are used and that funds are not overspent or underspent.
  • Manages annual budget requests from internal units, summarizes requests for the Dean, and distributes approved budgets to units.
  • Assists Associate Dean with developing the summer school budget and analyzes various profit/loss scenarios. Develops and provides lecturer budget for the School.
  • Coordinates activities related to the University's general research fund (GRF), summer research, and publication/presentation awards. Performs all University budget collection processes (BCP) and transfers following the KU Budget Office's procedures and deadlines. Consult with KU's Budget Office, Comptroller Office, and other units on funding and policy issues. Assist principle investigators (typically faculty) with the appropriate expenditure of grant funds.
  • Provides consultation and reviews significant purchases.
35% Audit/Reconciliation/Reporting/Service Coordination:
  • Audits financial activities, payroll processes, and internal controls to verify that the School is following state and/or endowment policies and procedures.
  • Advises the Dean on various financial matters and significant budget issues. Serves as key contact for all University audits. Reviews and reconciles various state and private funds to OAC (KU's departmental executive management information system) and One Solution (endowment online accounting system).
  • Provides detailed budget reports to various units and the Dean on a regular basis. Compiles financial data for annual ABA Questionnaire, ABA Foreign Summer Programs, US News, and other reports as requested.
  • Coordinates fiscal, human resource and grant transactions for the School with Shared Service Center staff.
  • Provides funding and reports to the SSC and serves as a liaison between School personnel and the SSC staff. Reviews services performed and assists the SSC staff in identifying opportunities to create efficiencies to better serve the School.
  • Attends budget, payroll, and other financial meetings held by the university, KUCR and endowment. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The DFP is responsible for reviewing and approving all financial transactions through FITC, One Solution, and Concur.
10% Personnel/Payroll:
  • Coordinates funding for all appointments in the School including faculty, staff, and research student hourly.
  • Provides consultation to Dean, library, and other directors regarding payroll and/or personnel issues.
  • Coordinates job postings and obtains official approvals for all temporary lecturer hires and related pools and communicates and oversees hiring processes with SSC personnel.
  • Provides oversight with various payroll documents and monitors the accuracy of appointments, including summer research, summer school, and publication awards for faculty, unclassified staff, and support staff as applicable.
  •  Verifies bi-weekly payroll gross and fringe are accurately processed by Time Reviewers and reported in the School's budget.
  • Maintains security of personnel files and other confidential records.
5% Special Projects/Other:
  • Develops internal policies and procedures for all financial operations in accordance with best practices.
  • Disseminates University policies and provides guidance and direction to ensure proper compliance. Provides consultation and reviews significant purchase/lease agreements for the School.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
,The Director of Finance & Planning (DFP) serves as the fiscal administrative officer for the School of Law. (School) The DFP has the overall responsibility for the financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and preparation and review of the organizational budget for the School and serves as the fiscal liaison between the School and other University financial offices. The DFP is also the principal adviser to the Dean on all budget and financial matters and collaborates with the Dean on developing strategic planning that furthers the goals of the School in relation to the University as a whole. The DFP also supports budget preparation of grant applications. This position is part of a senior administrative team and plays a key role in developing strategic financial plans for budgeting, cash management, forecasting, risk management, and financial analysis.

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