Associate VP & Assistant Dean of Health Professions & Educational Services

Job Description

Associate Vice President & Assistant Dean of Health Professions & Educational Services

Overview

The Associate Vice President & Assistant Dean for Health Professions & Educational Services reports jointly to the Vice CAO & Vice Dean, Health Professions & Educational Services and the Vice Dean for Administration. This individual serves as the senior administrative leader responsible for the operational and strategic aspects of Health Professions & Educational Services, serving educational programs across the enterprise. The AVP works in partnership with senior leadership to set the vision for Health Professions and Educational Services, establish strategies to achieve that vision, and oversee operations while serving as a liaison to the Dean's Office to ensure alignment with the medical school mission, policies, and procedures. Through demonstrated collaboration, business acumen, and strategic thinking, the AVP manages programs and processes that enhance and support the success and national reputation of WFUSM and the broader enterprise.

Duties

• Vision and Strategy: 1) Collaborate with WFUSM and Health Professions & Educational Services senior leaders to set the vision for programs and services; 2) Establish and implement strategies to achieve the program's vision. 3) Monitor and analyze performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions as needed. 4) Oversee learner and faculty medical education development, including tight collaboration with other health science programs (e.g., PA, Nursing, Graduate School) to set and achieve collective goals.

• Operational Management: 1) Oversee all aspects of education strategic operations, including accreditation, human resources, budget and financial management, facilities and space management, and information technology. 2) Manage directives and projects, serving on committees and cross-functional groups, and coordinate agendas for various forums. 3) Create and maintain resources to support the efficient function of the Health Professions & Educational Services program, including online tools, training guides, and communication channels.

• Financial Management: 1) Develop, implement, and maintain sound financial policies, procedures, and practices for education programs. 2) Conduct financial planning and management to ensure successful financial performance and ethical stewardship of resources. 3) Create effective processes, policies, and procedures to promote effective financial stewardship across all campuses and all education programs.

• Documentation and Reporting: 1) Maintain systems for documentation, information, and faculty directories. 2) Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of grants for academic programs. 3) Work with data management and reporting systems to ensure data confidentiality, quality control, and integrity.

• Communications & Reputation Management: 1) Support effective communications related to education with internal and external stakeholders. 2) Create and contribute to reports, documents, presentations, and publications to advance educational initiatives. 3) Maintain the education awards process, distribution, and communications. 4) Work with the advancement teams to communicate key initiatives to community stakeholders. 5) Support external and internal communications to ensure effectiveness and reduce reputational risks.

• Project Management & Support: 1) Serve as Executive Sponsor to Health Professions & Educational Services programs/projects. 2) Oversee the Health Professions & Educational Services Program/Project Management team to support effective outcomes and align with strategic vision. 3) Direct and implement special projects and strategic initiatives to meet both long-term and short-term objectives. 4) Ensure timely planning, implementation, and tracking of project reporting and updates to key stakeholders.

• Human Resources: 1) Work closely with Human Resources on faculty and staff recruitment, retention, compensation, and related matters. 2) Develop effective hiring processes for faculty and staff to promote equity.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced degree preferred (PhD, MBA, JD, MHA, MS, MPH, MPP, MPA, etc.)
• Minimum 15 years progressive leadership experience leading to management/direction of academic activities.
• Significant experience providing management and support for higher education activities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide critical conceptual and strategic thinking to important financial, academic, and administrative issues across a complex organization.
• A record of accomplishment working effectively with faculty and institutional administration.
• Significant experience creating and implementing higher education infrastructure and support services to facilitate academic activities.
• Outstanding achievement in development and management of a diverse staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to function in a complex, high-demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and accustomed to setting and achieving goals.

• Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and a leadership style characterized by highly ethical practices, a commitment to diversity, and an appreciation for collaboration and its role in effective shared governance with faculty, staff, and students.

• Excellent communication skills complemented by a collegial style that will engender trust and facilitate collaboration.

• Proven ability to develop and guide large and high-functioning programs, including capacity to generate and implement clear goals, procedures, systems, and priorities across different areas.

• Ability to lead effectively across divisions, using collaboration and persuasion to guide decision-making and influence crucial operations; a proven team player, with the ability to both advocate and to partner with others; and skilled as a negotiator with experience reviewing and realigning systems, policies, and personnel.

• Effective organizational and strategic planning skills, a strong commitment to accountability, and an ability to see the underlying systems that drive performance.

• Commitment to the organization's Culture Commitments of Lift Everyone Up, Lead the Way, Think Boldly Together, and Embrace the Unknown

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About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always