What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean Academic Affairs position at University of the Pacific?
Primary Purpose:
The Associate Dean Academic Affairs will serve on the Dean of the School of Health Sciences leadership team and assist the Dean in all aspects of school administration and management including broad responsibilities in the following major areas: supports academic processes and new program initiatives, fostering a climate that encourages interdisciplinary, active and collaborative learning; supports disciplinary strengths. The Associate Dean Academic Affairs ensures the integrity, excellence and ongoing development of the school's educational programs, policies, procedures and serves as liaison on various administrative/academic committees.
Essential Functions:
Work closely with the Dean in all areas related to academic affairs, providing leadership in shaping the schools academic policies and practices, in sustaining academic standards, and in collaborating with other programs of the university and support faculty success.
Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding policies, procedures, rules, and standards for the School.
Keep current on trends and changes in higher education and effecting changes required for improvement.
Supports/oversees the preparation of schedule of classes, registration and course evaluation for School disciplines.
Supports contract and affiliation agreement processes and tracking.
Working with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation provide data, information and reports as requested by the school or outside agencies to maintain approval and continuing operation of the programs.
Provide information for, or complete, State and Federal or other reports as assigned.
Work closely with faculty to develop and comply with academic and administrative policies and procedures, and review faculty workloads in consultation with the Dean.
Support/oversee the following standing school committees (ex-officio): Academic Standards, Curriculum and serve as liaison to University committees (e.g. AACG, AACU, AC etc.).
Foster effective communication between faculty, staff and administrators within the School as well as other units in the University. Interact and work collaboratively with other members of the university community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Higher Education or a Health Sciences field from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of university administrative experience at the department, school or university level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate or terminal degree.
Three (3) years of administrative or teaching experience in a healthcare or related program.
Administrative experience in budget, personnel management, and program development and implementation.
Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with students, staff, faculty and other administrative personnel.
Effective communicator with a demonstrated ability to lead through shared decision making.
Teaching experience in a university setting.
Experience in higher education.
Experience in the use of technology in education and the capacity and skills to interact with the external community.
Experience with health profession education program accreditation.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Requires frequent walking, standing, and sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to forty (40) pounds. Patient simulator equipment includes full-size replicas of adult, child and infant patients; these items could weigh forty (40) lbs. Will require ability to move replicas between various locations.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work performed during standard business hours.
Valid drivers license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the Universitys fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, exempt
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/21178
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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The Associate Dean Academic Affairs will serve on the Dean of the School of Health Sciences leadership team and assist the Dean in all aspects of school administration and management including broad responsibilities in the following major areas: supports academic processes and new program initiatives, fostering a climate that encourages interdisciplinary, active and collaborative learning; supports disciplinary strengths. The Associate Dean Academic Affairs ensures the integrity, excellence and ongoing development of the school's educational programs, policies, procedures and serves as liaison on various administrative/academic committees.
Essential Functions:
Work closely with the Dean in all areas related to academic affairs, providing leadership in shaping the schools academic policies and practices, in sustaining academic standards, and in collaborating with other programs of the university and support faculty success.
Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding policies, procedures, rules, and standards for the School.
Keep current on trends and changes in higher education and effecting changes required for improvement.
Supports/oversees the preparation of schedule of classes, registration and course evaluation for School disciplines.
Supports contract and affiliation agreement processes and tracking.
Working with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation provide data, information and reports as requested by the school or outside agencies to maintain approval and continuing operation of the programs.
Provide information for, or complete, State and Federal or other reports as assigned.
Work closely with faculty to develop and comply with academic and administrative policies and procedures, and review faculty workloads in consultation with the Dean.
Support/oversee the following standing school committees (ex-officio): Academic Standards, Curriculum and serve as liaison to University committees (e.g. AACG, AACU, AC etc.).
Foster effective communication between faculty, staff and administrators within the School as well as other units in the University. Interact and work collaboratively with other members of the university community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Higher Education or a Health Sciences field from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of university administrative experience at the department, school or university level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate or terminal degree.
Three (3) years of administrative or teaching experience in a healthcare or related program.
Administrative experience in budget, personnel management, and program development and implementation.
Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with students, staff, faculty and other administrative personnel.
Effective communicator with a demonstrated ability to lead through shared decision making.
Teaching experience in a university setting.
Experience in higher education.
Experience in the use of technology in education and the capacity and skills to interact with the external community.
Experience with health profession education program accreditation.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Requires frequent walking, standing, and sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to forty (40) pounds. Patient simulator equipment includes full-size replicas of adult, child and infant patients; these items could weigh forty (40) lbs. Will require ability to move replicas between various locations.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work performed during standard business hours.
Valid drivers license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the Universitys fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, exempt
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/21178
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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