Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs Administration (Hybrid) - Olin Business

Washington University in St. Louis

5d • $75,200 - $128,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs Administration plays a critical role in managing academic and administrative processes and ensuring alignment with the school’s policies. The person in this role is also responsible for leading initiatives to improve operational processes, optimize resource utilization, and enhance service delivery across the school. This role involves identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices, and driving a culture of continuous improvement that aligns with the school’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Higher Education Administration (5 Years)
• Not Applicable

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate, Ed.D. - Doctor of Education
• Accreditation Management
• Administration Management
• Budget Management
• Business Education
• Detail-Oriented
• Educational Technology
• Education Policy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Fact-Based Decision Making
• Faculty Management
• Grants Management
• Growth Mindset
• Oral Communications
• Problem Solving
• Professional Integrity
• Project Management
• Relationship Building
• Supervision
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Coordinating teaching evaluations (both in terms of administration and reporting).
• Leads the administrative side of tenure and promotion; yearly faculty reviews.
• Oversees and facilitates the process for contract renewals and change.
• Oversees and facilitates administrative processes for faculty leaves, summer research, retirement processes, course reliefs and associated pay structures.
• Oversees the management of Olin’s internal faculty practices and policies, including file/data managements, alignment with university practices, etc.
• Perform other school-wide administrative functions and duties as assigned, such as accreditation, data management and analysis, etc.
• Work with academic and administrative staff to support faculty needs in teaching, research, and service activities, including but not limited to hiring student TAs, RAs, managing the visa process for international teaching assignments, etc.
• Oversee the grants process including budget reviews, reporting, etc.
• Supports faculty and post-doc recruitment efforts, working with department chairs and search committees in navigating the administrative processes, starting with job postings, and continuing up through interviewing, coordinating travel, and facilitating offers.
• Supports the onboarding process for new faculty and Vice Deans, including visa processing, ensuring a smooth integration into the University and school (including facilitating associated events), as well as familiarity with policies, resources, and academic expectations.
• Other Duties As Assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level