Agency

Department

What We Want  

The role of Assistant Dean for Business Services will ensure operational and business services are effectively carried out on a day-to-day basis for the Mays Business School in line with the strategic direction and tactical needs of the dean. This position will manage the response and planning for operational/business needs as directed by the Dean in collaboration with the university‘s centralized functions.

The assistant dean will work with the leadership of the functional areas to develop standard processing timelines, forecast future strategic needs, and support the implementation of new services and processes as agreed upon by all parties. The assistant dean for business services will work with centralized operations leadership to ensure TAMU standards and practices are being adhered to while meeting the needs of the college/school.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Manage the operations/business service needs of the college/school

• Direct the development and implementation of projects, programs, and initiatives on behalf of the dean.

• Responsible for prioritization, management, compliance with applicable guidelines, tracking and providing timely responses to the dean.

• Anticipates, identifies, and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance to ensure the successful implementation of day-to-day business services operations.

• Monitors business performance, identifies constraints, facilitates collaboration and communication, promotes, and monitors customer service, consolidating individual elements to harmonize efforts and work to create successful outcomes.

• Acts as the central point of coordination between the shared services groups and centralized functions and the college Faculty and staff to assist in gaining timely information and responses to speed up resolution of issues.

• Conducts regular meetings and executes communication strategies to identify college/school needs, priorities and feedback mechanisms (internal and external)

Collaborate with Mays Business School and TAMU Centralized Services Leadership

• Has operational control (manages daily activities) for the college/school over the assigned directors and their teams from the centralized functions of Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities.

• Advise and make recommendations to the Dean of the college on providing solutions to problems incorporating the input from embedded experts in accounting, auditing, budgeting, business practices, human resources, facilities, space, and information technology for the college.

• Approves AWL, vacation, and sick leave for the assigned lead (director/manager) from the functional unit and provides input on evaluations conducted by the centralized unit leadership.

• Utilizing the approval and signature authority as delegated by the Dean of the college/school, to approve routine business documents (including purchasing, voucher, payroll, and personnel documents) as well as facilities and IT related requests and general administrative paperwork requiring the signature of the Dean.

• Serves as college liaison with various campus and system entities, including administration, financial management operations, human resources, contract administration, purchasing, risk management, property control, general counsel, and internal audit, communicating and participating with these organizations in meetings and on committees.

• Working in collaboration with TAMU centralized leadership, provide strategic insights and perspectives to help ensure the expectations of the college/school leadership are met and operations are effective while maintaining consistency with applicable policies, regulations, and rules. This includes collaborating with key stakeholders (of college/school and centralized points of contact) to help ensure timely, accurate, and appropriate preparation and execution.

• Establishes working relationships with centralized functions personnel and college/school stakeholders, including faculty and student leadership, and other.

Service on the Dean’s executive council

• ​Participate in service on the Dean's executive council as needed.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 6 years of senior administrative experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Demonstrated track record of developing and overseeing programs to support academic goals.

• Ability to work with groups of people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented. 

• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. As a member of our team, you would play an integral role in our vision to advance the world’s prosperity.   

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.