Associate Dean of Student and Faculty Affairs

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

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Student and Faculty 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 faculty and student development, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of Graduate School. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Administration: 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. Faculty and Staff Support: Provide leadership and mentorship to faculty and staff, facilitating professional development and career advancement. Address faculty and staff concerns and facilitate a positive and collaborative working environment. Foster innovation in teaching and learning by supporting faculty in pedagogical advancements and instructional technologies. Student Engagement and Success: Enhance student experiences and support academic and career development opportunities. Address student issues and concerns, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Resource and Budget Management: Ensure effective use of resources and alignment with institutional priorities. Assessment and Improvement: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of administrative programs and initiatives. Use data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Support data collection and review required for accreditation.

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 mentorship to faculty and staff, facilitating professional development and career advancement.
Address faculty and staff concerns and facilitate a positive and collaborative working environment.
Foster innovation in teaching and learning by supporting faculty in pedagogical advancements and instructional technologies.
Enhance student experiences and support academic and career development opportunities.
Address student issues and concerns, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Ensure effective use of resources and alignment with institutional priorities.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of administrative programs and initiatives.
Use data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
Support data collection and review required for accreditation.