CED Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration; College of Environmental Design; CE

CED Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration (0548) – College of Environmental Design

Apply now for the CED Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration (Job #82364) at the University of California, Berkeley.

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. We are known for academic and research excellence, a diverse student body, and a commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.

Our goal is for everyone on campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We provide all full‑time staff with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development.

The College of Environmental Design (CED) is a diverse instructional and research environment with four academic units: three departments—Architecture, City & Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning—and one research unit, the Institute of Urban & Regional Development. CED houses three degree programs and oversees multidisciplinary research, supporting approximately 50 senate faculty, 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and around 80 staff.

The college also hosts research centers, fabrication services, studios, AV and computer labs, and general use classrooms, along with a cafe, library, and archives.

The first review date for this job is 11/20/25. The position is 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, advising on all college operations and leading day‑to‑day business functions through subordinate managers.
• Develops, directs, and implements college‑wide policies, procedures, and operational guidelines across all departments to support faculty, students, and affiliates, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Supports college‑wide community building through 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.
• Determines organizational structure and supervisory relationships across CED departments and administrative units, aligning staffing and reporting structures with institutional priorities.
• Ensures administrative continuity across departments through guidance, communication, and change‑management leadership.

40% Financial and Budgetary Management/Oversight

• Serves as Divisional Finance Leader (DFL) and chief budget officer for the college, responsible for overall fiscal integrity and stewardship of financial resources.
• Develops, implements, and manages the college's complex annual budget (~$42 M+), including multi‑year forecasting, scenario planning, financial modeling, resource planning, allocation, and financial reporting trend analysis.
• Conducts in‑depth financial and trend analysis to inform short‑ and long‑term planning, identify under‑utilized resources, and recommend cost‑control measures.
• Oversees financial oversight for temporary academic support (TAS), enrollment‑based revenue, gift funds, research support, and revenue‑generating programs.
• Coordinates with campus‑level financial leadership to ensure compliance with all university fiscal policies.
• Designs and implements budget strategies aligned with enrollment trends, academic programs, auxiliary revenues, gift funds, research activity, and temporary academic support.

10% Executive Advising, Strategic Planning…