Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008069

Position Summary/Description:

The Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy (Senior Associate Dean) provides operational support, strategic direction and leadership in the management of resources within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Senior Associate Dean provides senior-level administrative leadership for the College, modeling the highest level of excellence, fairness, proactivity, support for diversity, inclusion and civility, and understanding about the College in the context of UNC -Chapel Hill and the UNC system. The person in this position will serve as an advisor to the Dean on matters relating to finance, budget planning, resource reallocation, data analytics and reporting, planning and strategy of the College’s facilities operations, space resources, capital projects and the efficient use of space throughout the College. The Senior Associate Dean will design, implement, execute, assess and drive continuous improvement for administrative activities within the College.

The Senior Associate Dean will report directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and will be a member of the Dean’s senior administrative staff, participating in the planning, development, and implementation of College priorities and activities. The Senior Associate Dean also is a resource, consultant and problem solver for department chairs and other leaders within the College and a liaison and connector to a range of UNC programs and people. S/he accomplishes these aims with a high level of coordination and collaboration with key groups of faculty, staff and students across the College, as well as individuals and organizations across the University and beyond. As chief administrative officer this position will lead the execution of strategies to meet the priorities determined by the Dean.

Education and Experience:

Eight or more years of progressive experience in a research university setting; process improvements and team building experience; superior communication and decision-making skills. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience directing the operations of a shared services organization. Experience with PeopleSoft or comparable enterprise resource planning system is preferred. .

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.