CED Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration; College of Environmental Desig

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The College of Environmental Design (CED) is a diverse instructional and research design environment with multifaceted academic units: three academic departments (Architecture, City & Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning) and one academic/research unit (Institute of Urban & Regional Development), which houses 3 degree programs and oversees multidisciplinary research within the college. CED has approximately 50 senate faculty, 1200 undergraduate and graduate students, and approximately 80 total staff.

In addition to the academic activities, CED is home to research centers, fabrication services, studios, AV and computer labs, and general use classrooms, as well as a cafe, library, and archives.

The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration serves as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief of Staff for the College of Environmental Design (CED) and its four academic units, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all administrative functions, including finance, human resources, facilities, academic operations, student and academic services, IT and external relations, and ensures alignment with both academic priorities and university-wide goals.

The Assistant Dean also acts as the College's Divisional Finance Leader (DFL) and represents the Dean's Office in high-level campus and systemwide planning and decision-making. The Assistant Dean plays a central role in long-term strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and campus representation, while acting as a trusted advisor and implementation partner to the Dean and senior leadership. This role combines high-level strategic planning, policy development, operational execution, and consultative advising to academic and administrative leadership.

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/20/25 - Open until filled

40% Administrative and Operational Leadership:

* Serves as the Chief of Staff to the Dean and principal administrative strategist to Department Chairs and senior leadership. This role advises on all college operations, and leads all core day-to-day business functions through subordinate managers and across all departments and units, including Human Resources and Academic Personnel, Finance & Budget, Student & Instructional Services, Facilities/Space, Infrastructure & Information Technology, Communications/Development & External Relations, and general administrative support

* Develops, directs, and implements college-wide policies, procedures, and operational guidelines across all departments to support faculty, students, and affiliates (e.g., Terner Center, Blake Garden), ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while leveraging administrative systems for effective planning and decision-making.

* As Chief of Staff, supports college-wide community building through various staff-focused programs, aligning teams and advancing cross-team collaboration.

* Manages sensitive and high-stakes issues requiring diplomacy, strategic negotiation, and intra-college and cross-campus collaboration.

* Provides consultation on academic and curricular matters and instructional support as they relate to college operations, staffing, instructional support, and space planning. This includes teaching studios, research labs, and fabrication spaces.

* Determines organizational structure and supervisorial relationships across CED departments and administrative units; aligns staffing and reporting structures with institutional priorities.

* Ensures administrative continuity across…