Assistant Dean - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Deans for Undergraduate Affairs at the Wisconsin School of Business will act as Appeal Officers for student petitions, supervise and support an experienced team of directors to meet their goals, manage day to day operations of the program including relationships with HR, IT, Facilities, and Advancement.

Additionally, the Assistant Deans will plan and support student centered programming such as the 1st year student welcome, graduation, and other large student events.

Ultimately the Assistant Deans will drive the Wisconsin School of Business Undergraduate Programs goal of being a top ten business program in the country.

Responsibilities:
Serves as a senior academic officer within a school or college.

Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of an academic program or function within the school or college.

20% Establishes priorities that align with the strategic directives of the assigned school or college and ensures units effectively carry out duties in a way that best supports the academic mission of the university; provides direct supervision of department /program leadership staff and monitors compliance with laws, regulations, university policies, procedures, and relevant contractual obligations
10% Advises and collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or Office of the Provost on critical issues, representing the functional area of supervision at appropriate meetings and events as requested; and serves on and/or leads various program and/or university committees as directed
10% Monitors ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs and services by guiding the establishment of annual goals, ensuring progress towards goals is met, articulating challenges, and reporting on annual outcomes and achievements for programs and services
10% Facilitates collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, partners with administrative and academic departments to support initiatives, and gathers input from key stakeholders to support recommendations
25% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
5% Serves on various university review committees, working with a wide range of constituencies including the Faculty Senate, Deans and Associate Deans, General Counsel, and University Leadership
20% Acts as primary academic dean for undergraduate students regarding appeals, crisis situations, admissions decisions, and other student facing requests

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Master's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:

6 years of experience in higher education
2 years of supervisory experience
2 years of budget management experience

Preferred:

Use of data to inform decision making and improve organizations and processes
Demonstrated leadership in creating a positive team culture
Exceptional administrative skills
Experience working with campus partners and stakeholders
Experience responding to students in crisis situations
Experience managing, interpreting, and writing academic policy
Experience working in a business school

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $110,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Rima Okbazghi

Relay Access (WTRS): See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Assistant Dean (B)(AE125)

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