The Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations is a senior leadership role that reports directly to the Dean of Newcomb-Tulane College to provide strategic oversight for all matters regarding the business of the college and management of its operations. The Assistant Dean develops strategies and continuous improvement of business processes and best practices for all business functions of the Dean’s office including finance, operations, human resources, and marketing and communications. The Assistant Dean Serves as the primary business advisor to the Dean, associate deans, and other area leaders on the business matters of the college. The Assistant Dean position is involved in strategic, administrative, operational and confidential matters with responsibility to create a unified understanding of and progress towards goals and priorities established by the Dean of the College. The Assistant Dean serves as Chief of Staff in NTC, managing reporting chains and Human Resource issues.  The Assistant Dean also manages an inventory of buildings and space under NTC control and works with the Dean, Leadership team, NTC building manager, and campus services to maintain and improve the usage and environmental sustainability of the spaces.  The Assistant Dean leverages information and data to develop management tools and inform decision-making in order to advise the Dean on the business of the college.

The Assistant Dean will ensure responsiveness of staff, the effective and efficient use of resources, and provide oversight of projects to meet milestones according to identified objectives.