Description
The University of Washington School of Dentistry is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its Vice Dean for Finance and Administration.
We are a collaborative, mission-driven community dedicated to advancing oral and craniofacial health through excellence in education, personalized patient care, community service, and continuous improvement through discovery and innovation. Our work is guided by our commitment to excellence, integrity, equity, and lifelong learning. We value diverse perspectives, professional growth, and creating meaningful impact for our students, patients, faculty, staff, and communities.
Reporting directly to the Dean and working in close partnership with senior leaders across the School of Dentistry and the University of Washington, the Vice Dean for Finance and Administration serves as the School's Chief Finance and Business Officer. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for the School's financial operations, clinical business services, and facilities infrastructure.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative and strategic leader to advance and steward the future of one of the nation's premier dental schools.
To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by August 7, 2026.
Apply at Working At The UW
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive financial/business leadership experience, preferably in higher education, academic medicine, dentistry, or healthcare, including experience managing complex, multi-revenue-stream enterprises.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Experience with Workday or other enterprise accounting systems.
