Associate Dean of Medicine jobs in Burlington, VT

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Overview

The Associate Dean of Continuing and Professional Education manages the administrative functions of Clarkson’s professional graduate degree and certificate programs; as well as Clarkson’s microcredentials program and other continuing education programs for working adults.

Responsibilities

● Promote, lead and manage all aspects of day-to-day operations associated with professional graduate and continuing education programs, including the selection, training, and supervision of staff and student employees.● Manage the fiscal and contractual elements of professional graduate and continuing education programs; including operations, budget management, contract negotiation/approval, and logistics planning and management.● Collaborate with internal stakeholders to build and nurture external relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development agencies in the region. Serve as the institutional liaison to a variety of career and workforce training agencies. ● Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative programs that support lifelong learning.● Evaluate professional graduate and continuing education program needs based on information from business and industry partners and collaborate on the development of new programs and offerings.● Research and secure additional clients, partners, contracts, and other revenue sources to ensure long term program sustainability. ● Identify and respond to grant opportunities in support of workforce development and community programs. ● Conduct ongoing market research in order to make strategic recommendations to improve existing programs and expand into new programs and new geographic markets.● Build collaborative relationships with deans, program directors, faculty, and staff to ensure the alignment of professional programs with academic, industry, and public/private sector employment needs and expectations.● Employ best-practice enrollment management strategies to facilitate program growth.● Manage the strategy and operations of Clarkson’s microcredentials program.● Collaborate with internal stakeholders to build pathways for students from non-credit to credit programs.● Assist in obtainment of accreditation and/or approval for specific programs as applicable● In collaboration with University’s Marketing Department, collaborate on web and print content that accurately represents Clarkson’s continuing and professional education programs.● Develop, implement, and maintain short and long term strategic planning in order to meet programming, fiscal, and workforce goals● Provide and seek ongoing professional development among staff● Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:Minimal Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. PhD strongly preferred.

Experience:Minimal Experience: • Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible management positions, preferably in a combination of higher education and industry positions • Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and diversity, and ability to interact effectively with a variety of constituent groups• Demonstrated record of achievement in policy formulation, strategic planning and budgeting, project administration, and complex problem solving• Demonstrated excellence in supervisory skills, including a commitment to professional development, equal opportunity, and diversity• Demonstrated open, accessible, and collaborative leadership style that encourages teamwork, promotes diversity, and is effective in working with internal and external constituents• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills (oral & written) and ability to speak effectively to a variety of stakeholders from different backgrounds• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines

Preferred Experience:• Proven experience developing, delivering or managing professional training and development programs and services.• Proven experience and success in securing and managing workforce development grants or contracts• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting reports to internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills

● Strong analytical and problem solving abilities● Advanced communication, writing, organizational and presentation skills● Ability to self-start and manage multiple relationships and assignments with limited oversight● Intermediate financial budgeting, forecasting and scheduling capabilities● Team player that is willing and able to collaborate with various stakeholders throughout the university and capable of identifying and building new internal and external relationships● Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity● High level of energy and enthusiasm for working in an extremely demanding and ever-changing competitive environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative 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.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records