Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Academic 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 continuous improvement of graduate education, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Graduate School.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide leadership and coordination for all graduate-level programs, including master’s and PhD programs within the Graduate School.
Collaborate with Program Associate and Assistant Deans, staff, and faculty to ensure high-quality curriculum design, delivery, and assessment.
Oversee the development, approval, and implementation of new graduate programs.
Support student success initiatives (e.g., retention, academic advising oversight).
Monitor enrollment trends, student outcomes, and program performance metrics to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
Support the recruitment and retention of an outstanding and talented student body.
Support alumni activities and engagement.
Lead the academic program review process, including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and timelines for regular periodic program evaluation.
Provide guidance on analysis and interpretation of data related to program quality, effectiveness, and compliance.
Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness to facilitate the preparation of internal and external reports for accreditation, regulatory and institutional purposes.
Support programs in responding to review findings and implementing improvement plans.
Advise the Dean and other senior leaders on academic policies, standards and strategic initiatives.
Serve as a liaison to faculty bodies, curriculum committees, and graduate councils.
Ensure compliance with institution, federal, state, and external academic regulations and reporting requirements.