Assistant Dean of HR & Administration
About The Position
The Assistant Dean of HR & Administration for the School of Architecture & Planning (SA+P) will serve as a strategic partner to the Dean and senior administrative leader for SA+P human resources and academic affairs. The role advises leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations; mentors and engages faculty and staff; ensures HR practices comply with Institute policy and law; advances inclusion; and designs the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program. The Assistant Dean partners with the Dean and Faculty Diversity Committee on faculty hiring, promotion, retention, and development; oversees faculty promotion and tenure; serves as a resource to the School Council; manages Dean’s Office operations and salary reviews; represents SA+P on Institute committees; and undertakes special projects for the Dean.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and ten years of high-level university administrative experience, including proven success overseeing HR; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated leadership across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of complex research universities.
- Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize under deadline pressure.
- Ability to synthesize information into actionable briefings and action plans.
- Detail-oriented, with a view toward broader policy implications.
- Creative problem-solver able to develop, implement, and interpret policy.
- Resilient, decisive, and compassionate.
Nice To Haves
- High-level academic affairs and HR experience in higher education.
- Law degree.
- MIT experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations.
- Mentor and engage SA+P faculty and staff.
- Ensure HR practices comply with Institute policy and law.
- Advance inclusion and design the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program.
- Partner with the Dean and Faculty Diversity Committee on faculty hiring, promotion, retention, and development.
- Oversee faculty promotion and tenure.
- Serve as a resource to the School Council.
- Manage Dean’s Office operations and all salary reviews.
- Represent SA+P on Institute committees.
- Undertake the Dean’s special projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
