Vice Dean, Finance and Administration, School of Nursing
Duke University
Durham, NC - United States
Duke University School of Nursing seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented executive to serve as the next Vice Dean, Finance and Administration. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic financial leader to join a community committed to advancing health equity and embracing social justice in their academic, clinical, and research programs through their bold and ambitious 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
A diverse community of scholars, scientists, educators, and clinicians, Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) is educating the next generation of transformational leaders in nursing. The school advances nursing science and education around the globe and fosters the scholarly practice of nursing across the U.S. U.S. News and World Report has ranked the DUSON Master’s program third in the nation for its 2024 “Best Nursing Schools” rankings. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program ranked #3 (tie), while all participating specialty programs continued the trend of leading the country among graduate nursing program rankings at #1.
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Vice Dean, Finance and Administration (Vice Dean) serves as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer within the school, providing oversight to the financial, budgeting, human resources, facility management, information technology, and space planning functions. The Vice Dean serves as a member of the Dean’s senior leadership group and represents the school within the Duke University Health System, on campus, and to the outside community.
The Vice Dean will be a close partner to the Dean of the School of Nursing in advancing the school’s strategic priorities and objectives, working in unison with other institutional officers, and reflecting and extending the collaborative and supportive spirit of DUSON. The Vice Dean plays a critical role in developing, communicating about, and implementing the fiscal management and operational strategies that sustain the School of Nursing. In collaboration with the Dean and other school and university leaders, the Vice Dean will determine and advance institutional imperatives; strategically align resources to institutional priorities; devise long-term planning strategies to ensure financial sustainability; adapt to an ever-changing world and marketplace; identify and leverage new revenue generation opportunities; continuously assess structures, policies, and practices for maximum effectiveness; and affirm and advance an inclusive campus community that is rooted in equity.
The new leader should be a forward thinking, collaborative, and highly ethical financial leader whose style builds trust within the campus community and across DUSON’s myriad partners and constituent groups. The leader will be adept at change management with the ability to advocate for and bolster a suite of organizational services, motivate and inspire colleagues, and manage complex and intersecting priorities while maintaining forward momentum. Successful candidates will have a strong individual commitment to the School of Nursing’s mission of health equity and social justice, as well as extensive leadership experience in healthcare or higher education finance and/or accounting and an earned bachelor’s degree (an MBA preferred). In addition, at least eight years of significant fiscal management responsibility with direct oversight of areas of fiscal analysis, forecasting, borrowing, accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting functions are required. The leader will bring a deep knowledge of financial modeling and analysis, budgeting, and capital and financial transactions, an understanding of current and future trends in higher education, a demonstrated ability to implement strategies to support the long-term financial success of an institution, and a commitment to regularly communicate these strategies to constituents. Non-profit or fund accounting experience, as well as prior experience working in a School of Nursing or Public Health, is preferred.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. WittKieffer is assisting Duke University in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made. Application materials should be submitted to WittKieffer’s candidate portal using the buttons below.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Greg Duyck, Sarah Palmer, and Kim Migoya
Duke University is committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. As part of this commitment, Duke actively values diversity in the workplace, and sees to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.