Assistant Dean, Graduate Strategic Initiatives
- Employer
- UC San Diego
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jul 26, 2017
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Deans
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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UC San Diego
Assistant Dean, Graduate Strategic
Initiatives
Filing Deadline: Thu 8/24/2017
Salary Range: Commensurate with
Experience
Independently uses and applies in-depth knowledge and
experience in the specific policy field on projects that typically
impact the entire organization or programs external to the
organization. Operates in a highly visible, politically sensitive,
legally complex and evolving arena. Uses advanced professional
concepts and objectives to address and resolve complex policy or
program issues. Works on significant, strategic issues and problems
requiring political sensitivity, where analysis of circumstances
and information requires an in-depth evaluation of factors.
A principal advisor to the Graduate Division Dean and
serves as a senior member of the Dean's cabinet, advising and
providing analytical support and leadership on a variety of
projects of importance to the Graduate Division and campus.
Supports the Dean in all areas relating to the Graduate Division
mission, but primarily supports graduate strategic initiatives and
projects such as growing M.S. programs, organizational review and
the design, development and implementation of new programs and
initiatives intended to improve the graduate student experience at
UC San Diego. Helps coordinate collaborative efforts within
Graduate Division and between the Dean's Office and external
partners. Is the chief architect in designing and driving the
implementation of Graduate Division strategic initiatives across
the campus on the Dean's behalf. Maintains the confidentiality of
privileged information, and performs a wide range of duties that
require tact, sensitivity, independent judgment, diplomacy,
discretion, and flexibility. Provides leadership, direction,
oversight and implementation of Graduate Division communications
and social media platforms in alignment with the vision and
strategies of the Graduate Division and UC San Diego. Represents
the Dean of the Graduate Division to entities within and outside of
the University as needed. Provides development leadership for
internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing and able to travel. Occasional
evenings and weekends may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated knowledge/work experience with
higher education/administration, including: educational
philosophies/methods, instructional programs, curriculum
development, instructional technology, degree requirements,
admissions processes, outreach, and student financial support for
both undergraduate and graduate student populations.
• Expert knowledge of the organization's
processes, protocols and procedures and external regulatory
requirements in policy domain.
• Experienced in application of organizational
development concepts to perform complex analysis to understand past
performance and determine present and future performance and/or
resource allocations and resolutions. Experienced ability to select
methods and techniques for obtaining desired outcomes. Demonstrated
record of achievement in analyzing proposed programs and
initiatives, recognizing complex interactions and potential impact,
and making recommendations.
• Experience in graduate education
administration: advising, program development, policy, and/or
graduate support administration.
• Highly skilled in all levels of project
management. Significant and successful project management and
development experience demonstrating the ability to lead and manage
multiple engagements and priorities.
• Highly skilled communication and interpersonal
skills to communicate with and influence others, both verbally and
in writing. Strong communication skills with superior active
listening skills. Demonstrated outstanding verbal skills to
effectively interact tactfully and diplomatically, yet assertively,
with all levels of personnel and segments of the campus and
community. Demonstrated outstanding writing skills with an ability
to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance in written
communications and ability to produce complex, high-quality, clear
and concise written reports, policies and communications.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all
confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict
confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail to respond to
unexpected job demands and keep pace with rapidly changing
priorities and deadlines. Knowledge of and/or experience with FERPA
regulations.
• Expert analytical / problem-solving skills.
Using expertise problem-solving skills, anticipate and/or analyze,
and develop and implement innovative new procedures, practices and
processes which are adaptable to constantly changing work patterns
and business methods.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Job offer is contingent on a clear background
check.
Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages
and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating
workforce.
This position is eligible for full benefits
first day of hire:
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays (18 vacation days & 13 paid
holidays a year)
• Work/Life Balance
• UC Retirement Plan
For more information about UCSD Benefits visit
http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/benefits/
and UCSD Work/Life visit http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/benefits/work-life/.
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The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the
complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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