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ASSOC DEAN OF PLANNING, SOM
Job Title: ASSOC DEAN OF PLANNING, SOM
Job Code: 2607
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date: 01/01/1800
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
The position is responsible for leading planning, implementation, and coordination of strategic initiatives and projects of the Executive Vice Dean for Administration (EVDA) in the SOM. Such initiatives and projects are often institution wide, spanning the University and Health System, requiring the Associate Dean to work directly with Chairs, Directors, faculty leaders, Vice Deans, and senior University and Health System administrative leadership.
Work Performed
Lead special projects for the EVDA spanning functional areas of the SOM and working directly with leadership across the institution. Work with the EVDA and other Vice Deans to coordinate implementation of priorities of the SOM. Manage external consulting engagements for SOM-initiated projects
Develop and update presentations for leadership audiences including the Board of Trustees, University, Health System and SOM leadership. Plan for the Deans presentations at regular leadership venues: Duke University Board, including subcommittees, DUHS Board, etc.
Develop complex financial and other models for the SOM utilizing various assumptions to enable scenario planning, evaluation and what-if alternative analysis
Handle confidential and sensitive operational responsibilities with examples including drafting Chair/Director offer letters and conducting routine meetings with Vice Deans at the charge of the EVD. Support the annual development, monitoring, and reporting of progress of SOM metrics to Duke Health System.
Evaluate and assess business processes and/or system changes needed to improve inefficient and/or ineffective processes within the SOM and potentially spanning the University and DUHS. Examples of specific projects include the following: DFP/integration, Clinical department evaluations, New department development, Department, center, institute evaluations
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Advanced degree or accounting certification required (masters, JD, CPA)
Experience
Minimum of ten years of experience in administration leadership role in a university environment, including leadership of large programs, operational unit(s), or project implementation efforts.
Skills
Must be capable of working independently with proven written and oral communications skills. Proven ability to work with faculty and institutional administration in a collaborative manner across organizational boundaries. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills in a decentralized environment are essential.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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