Senior Associate Dean of Finance, Operations, and Technology

Oxford College of Emory University seeks a strategic and accomplished leader to serve as its Senior Associate Dean for Finance, Operations, and Technology. Reporting jointly to the Dean of Oxford College, the Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Resource Planning, and the Vice President of Finance and Treasury, the Senior Associate Dean will oversee and strengthen the College’s financial standing, daily operations, auxiliary services, and strategic resource planning in support of the educational mission. As a member of the Dean’s Council, Enterprise Financial Network, and other campus leadership groups, the Senior Associate Dean will be a trusted partner to other senior leaders, faculty, and staff across Oxford College and Emory University.

Building on decades of distinctive teaching and learning and the pioneering work of generations of faculty, staff, and students, Oxford thrives because of the strong academic profile of its students, the quality of programs that its outstanding faculty and staff members deliver, its stunningly beautiful campus and inclusive community, and the myriad resources available by being an integral part of a top research university. As one of Emory’s nine schools, Oxford is the original location of Emory College, located in Oxford, Georgia. Oxford is one of two options for beginning an Emory undergraduate education. Students chart a two-year course at Oxford and transition to Emory in Atlanta for bachelor’s degrees in the sciences and humanities, business, or nursing. Oxford College provides a uniquely distinctive academic experience that draws on the strengths of a residential, liberal arts campus with a philosophy of integrative learning, starting in the classroom and expanding to campus and society.

The Senior Associate Dean will oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $80M and a team of 30 employees working in Finance, Auxiliary Services, Parking & Transportation, Facilities Planning & Construction, and Information Technology. The ideal candidate will be an effective leader, a natural collaborator, and a gifted manager with a strategic mindset. Success in the position will require keen financial acumen, building cohesive teams, and effective partnerships with College and University leadership and other key stakeholders. The Senior Associate Dean should have demonstrated proficiency with financial analysis and reporting, ideally in a higher education setting, with familiarity or the ability to learn operational areas such as facilities management, information technology, auxiliary services, and parking and transportation. The ideal candidate should have strong supervisory experience and be accustomed to working collaboratively as part of a broader network to accomplish unit specific as well as broader institutional goals.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. It is anticipated that the Senior Associate Dean will be appointed with a start date during Summer of 2023. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly required.

Claire Hennessey is leading this search with Ivan Ceballos.


Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.