Connie Brady Email and Phone Number

The Associate Dean for Finance & Administration Is a member of the Dean's Leadership team, works closely with the Dean, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Assistant Deans for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, as well as Directors/Program Managers for the four Centers of Excellence on strategic planning, financial planning, and operational direction based on the College's needs and overarching mission and goals. The Associate Dean for Administration provides leadership and oversight to the College's administrative functions, Including policies and procedures, management of budget and finance, human resources, information technology and instructional services, facilities and strategic planning. This position works in tandem with the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to provide leadership and guidance with respect to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Implementation and Interpretation of the CBA for tenure-track, tenured, and non-tenured faculty.

Full responsibility for directing the financial and administrative affairs of the College and serve as the principal advisor to the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, and program directors in the areas of financial and administrative management, strategic planning, technology, facilities, human resources, and planning and analysis key to the academic mission of the College and the University. Specific responsibilities include leadership in the areas of budget and financial services, technology and information systems, contract and grants, advancement/development support, payroll/personnel, and general administration.

Managed overall business and administrative affairs for the college including activities related to budgeting and financial management, operations and programs and personnel administration. Oversaw budgetary controls, provided complex budget/financial analysis and planning, and strategic planning for the college.

Proactively supported the Dean, with responsibility for providing support for operational policies, directives, and procedures. Closely reviewed institution policies and procedures related to the college and updated college records and databases, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Handled a broad range of transit planning activities including short and long-range service planning, technical writing, intergovernmental coordination, budgeting, and program management. Prepared and delivered effective presentations to the Board of Directors, STA staff, and the public at STA Open Houses and other events. Served as a key liaison between outside agencies such as the cities of Spokane, Medical Lake and Cheney, and with Spokane County and other entities on matters involving projects and grant applications. Conducted research and analysis of project logistics and prepared capital budgets for inclusion in the Transit Development Plan.