The Assistant Dean for Business Operations provides strategic leadership, planning, and oversight of the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the School of Dental Medicine. This position supports the school’s mission through effective resource management, fiscal sustainability, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance in support of education, patient care, research, and service.
The Assistant Dean works closely with the Dean, faculty leadership, and institutional departments to ensure efficient operations, support strategic growth, and maintain high standards across business and clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, financial planning, and oversight of annual operating and capital budgets
- Oversee business operations of the dental clinics, including scheduling, billing, collections, and operational performance
- Monitor financial performance, forecasting, revenue cycle activity, and budget variance reporting
- Direct administrative operations including procurement, facilities coordination, vendor management, and space planning
- Collaborate with the Dean and leadership team on strategic initiatives, growth planning, and implementation of new programs
- Support accreditation activities, regulatory compliance, audits, and institutional reporting requirements
- Monitor operational performance indicators and identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
- Ensure effective resource allocation to support academic, clinical, and administrative functions
- Build collaborative relationships with internal departments, clinical leadership, vendors, and external partners
Posted 2026-06-06
