Dean of Medicine manages administrative functions of the college of medical. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Medicine leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Medicine requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Medicine manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Medicine typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Area: Responsibilities include developing, refining, and implementing the school’s curriculum and class schedule in conjunction with the President, coordinating with the hiring committee in the hiring of faculty, evaluating faculty performance, assists in interviewing all prospective students, maintaining student records, and acting as a liaison between students and faculty in matters regarding the curriculum.
Responsibilities
· Development, innovation, and refinement of the curriculum and the master school class schedule, in conjunction with the President.
· To ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies; to maintain the educational standards established by the State of New Jersey, and by those agencies that examine and accredit the school.
· To act as the academic leader of the school.
· To be responsible for the school’s day-to-day operations with regard to the scheduling of students, the oversight of the academic advisement programs, and the monitoring of student academic progress.
· To maintain congruency between the school's Board-approved mission statement and all academic activities.
· To help develop and enforce policies that foster and maintain an excellent environment for teaching and learning.
· To maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times; including but not limited to information discussed during meetings and in confidential documents.
· To work cooperatively with the President and Clinic Director for the overall management of student affairs.
· To attend appropriate meetings and conferences offered by national and state organizations.
· To coordinate, compile data for, and assist in the writing of the Annual Report and ACAHM Self-Study Report, including necessary related reports and correspondences.
· To submit budget proposals to the President.
· To be responsible for assuring that the annual and long-term goals and objectives of the Academic Department are consistent with institutional goals and objectives, and that there is a formal system of evaluation and documentation of the achievement of said academic goals and objectives.
· Participate in CCAHM Meetings and serve as the college representative.
· To function as the direct supervisor of the department chairs.
· To observe, supervise, and evaluate faculty.
· Responsible for faculty assignment to courses.
· To oversee the development and implementation of the curriculum with the appropriate department head.
· To conduct regular meetings with faculty to deal with both routine school matters and with the exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern.
· To serve as a consultant to faculty in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.
· To establish programs for the orientation of new faculty members, for in-service training of all faculty, and for the evaluation of classroom faculty members, and to ensure that teachers are familiar with and adhere to school policies in all areas of the school operation.
· To make recommendations to the President regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty.
· To perform as a faculty substitute in the event of a need.
· To provide academic guidance to students who require additional assistance in situations such as 504 disabilities, advanced placement, etc.
· To provide consistent academic advisement including student course schedules and adhere to academic policies as stated in the student handbook.
· To oversee the grading of students, the recording of said grades, and the reporting of the standards and methods used by teachers to evaluate student achievement and proficiency.
· To review and approve all transfer credit requests made by transfer students.
· To respond to students’ questions concerning matters of scheduling and curriculum.
· To assist in interviewing all incoming students.
· To maintain regular on-campus office hours to be accessible to the student body.
Minimum Qualifications
· High level of professionalism including discretion with confidentiality
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ZOOM, and electronic health records
· Experience working with the National Organizations (NCCAOM, CCAHM, ACAHM, ASA)
Additional Desirable Qualifications
· IT experience and expertise