Job Description

The Associate Dean of Student and Faculty Affairs will work closely with the Dean and other senior leadership to advance the goals and objectives of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. This role involves providing strategic direction, managing administrative functions, supporting faculty and student development, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of Graduate School.

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 administrative programs and initiatives.

  • Use data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

  • Support data collection and review required for accreditation.

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

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $125,840 - $238,160 per year for the role of Associate Dean of Student and Faculty Affairs.

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