Associate Dean of Student and Faculty Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Administration:
  • Assist the Dean in the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations in primary area of responsibility including budget management, resource allocation, and policy enforcement.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve the institution's strategic goals.
• Faculty and Staff Support:
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to faculty and staff, facilitating professional development and career advancement.
  • Address faculty and staff concerns and facilitate a positive and collaborative working environment.
  • Foster innovation in teaching and learning by supporting faculty in pedagogical advancements and instructional technologies.
• Student Engagement and Success:
  • Enhance student experiences and support academic and career development opportunities.
  • Address student issues and concerns, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Resource and Budget Management:
  • Ensure effective use of resources and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Assessment and Improvement:
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of academic and administrative programs and initiatives.
  • Use data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
  • Support data collection and review required for accreditation.

Preferred Background:

• Education:An advanced degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field. A record of scholarly achievement and/or professional accomplishments is preferred.
• Experience:Significant experience in academic leadership or administration, with a proven track record of success in teaching, research, and program management. Experience in a senior administrative role is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of current trends and challenges in higher education and academic administration.
  • Experience with budget management and strategic planning.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience:

• Twelve (12) years of significant experience leading program management teams(working on large/ complex programs) with focus on both achievement of objectives as well as critical capability-building for the future.
• Demonstrated experience in large scale/ multi-year program management strategy development that focusses on creating significant customer impact.
• Significant experience building/ developing cohesive program management strategies for several large/complex interdependent programs
• Significant experience overseeing execution, operation and budget management.
• Experience building systems/processes/ tools to predict & manage risks, strategically plan resources and track multiple programs.
• Experience in strategic budget planning and management with multi year time horizons.
• Demonstrated experience building connections and influencing senior leaders, board members and external communities.
• Significant experience managing program managers/ teams with direct reports.
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.

Compensation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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