American Museum of Natural History
Associate Dean of Science Administration
American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a full-time Associate Dean of Science Administration to lead budgeting, finance and operations processes for the Science division. Reporting to the Provost, with a high degree of autonomy, the role directs personnel processes for Science and supports strategy, planning and special projects. This position requires outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, with a mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a broad program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
Responsibilities
Lead budgeting and finances for the Museum’s Science division. In collaboration with the Provost, identify areas of high need; advise on resource allocations and identify funding for needs/initiatives; work with division chairs, department managers and the Office of Budget and Financial Planning throughout the year on annual budgets; monitor Science-wide budget for variances and manage year-end spenddown; directly manage the Office of the Provost’s budget, including special funds; support divisions with miscellaneous financial analyses and fund projections; work directly with new curators to manage their start-up funds; serve as a resource for divisional staff on the Museum’s financial policy and processes; develop long-range projections and project budgets.
Lead personnel processes for the division. Liaise with Human Resources on appropriate salary ranges and titles; supervise the salary increase process; support curator recruitment and searches.
Work on strategy, planning, policy and special projects. Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary; in collaboration with the Provost, identify and manage resources to support future directions and strategic projects; in collaboration with Operations, identify and track the needs and status of Science facilities and capital projects; research policy at peer institutions and relevant institutional standards; generate analyses, documentation and plans for approved/proposed initiatives as directed by the Provost; liaise with other areas of the Museum on policy and planning and administration; support the Science division and administrative staff by disseminating information and developing tools; serve as a resource for divisional staff on Museum policy and processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science, public policy, business or another related field.
10 years of progressively responsible financial, administrative and operations management experience in a similar, not-for-profit or academic environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use multiple internal computer systems, particularly financial management software (e.g., Oracle, Orbit).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos, Museums, and Research Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, with a mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a broad program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
Responsibilities
Lead budgeting and finances for the Museum’s Science division. In collaboration with the Provost, identify areas of high need; advise on resource allocations and identify funding for needs/initiatives; work with division chairs, department managers and the Office of Budget and Financial Planning throughout the year on annual budgets; monitor Science-wide budget for variances and manage year-end spenddown; directly manage the Office of the Provost’s budget, including special funds; support divisions with miscellaneous financial analyses and fund projections; work directly with new curators to manage their start-up funds; serve as a resource for divisional staff on the Museum’s financial policy and processes; develop long-range projections and project budgets.
Lead personnel processes for the division. Liaise with Human Resources on appropriate salary ranges and titles; supervise the salary increase process; support curator recruitment and searches.
Work on strategy, planning, policy and special projects. Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary; in collaboration with the Provost, identify and manage resources to support future directions and strategic projects; in collaboration with Operations, identify and track the needs and status of Science facilities and capital projects; research policy at peer institutions and relevant institutional standards; generate analyses, documentation and plans for approved/proposed initiatives as directed by the Provost; liaise with other areas of the Museum on policy and planning and administration; support the Science division and administrative staff by disseminating information and developing tools; serve as a resource for divisional staff on Museum policy and processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science, public policy, business or another related field.
10 years of progressively responsible financial, administrative and operations management experience in a similar, not-for-profit or academic environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use multiple internal computer systems, particularly financial management software (e.g., Oracle, Orbit).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos, Museums, and Research Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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