This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Biological Sciences, the Assistant Dean serves as the Senior Business Officer for the School of Biological Sciences and its Departments, Centers, Academic Programs, and Shared Administrative Service Units (SASU).
As a member of the Dean's executive management team, the Assistant Dean serves as a strategic partner and resource for the Dean. Partners with Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and Senior Leaders to provide consultation and data-driven analysis on a wide variety of issues. Leads strategic resource planning for the School of Biological Sciences and Departments and well strategic program planning, in partnership with Dean, Department Chairs, and Senior Leaders. Leads the cohort of Senior Leaders who define and measure objectives tied back to School's strategic plans.
Makes decisions on operational matters and ensures achievement of objectives for School and Departments, that includes the largest undergraduate major in Biological Sciences across the country. The School has widespread impact across all VC areas, due to BioSci being a pipe line for life sciences, biotech and medicine, as well as research collaborations with VC SIO and VC Research. This position oversees a number of initiatives that result in a major impact to a wide segment of the organization and with significant multi-organizational or multi-institutional influence. In addition, the Assistant Dean collaborates closely with the Executive Vice Chancellor, other departmental leadership, and faculty to advance the School's strategic priorities, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive institutional excellence.
This position leads BioSci's long-range strategic resource planning, strategic program development, and oversees internal controls to assess and mitigate risk. Provides broad range oversight and accountability for financial management and forecasting, business intelligence & reporting, accounting and budget, business development and contract analysis, research initiatives and proposal development, space management, facility operations and environmental health & safety; capital renovation and construction; academic personnel and human resources; institutional and policy development and analysis; administrative leadership; educational activities and student instructional support, community outreach, strategic communication and marketing, development, advancement and fund-raising efforts. Oversees annual budget planning process for School, Departments, Programs and SASUs and serves as the primary fiscal liaison with the VCAA. Develops business plans for revenue generating functions and new industry partnerships. Formulates and implements strategic, organizational, financial, and operational solutions to School, VCAA, and institution-wide issues.
The Assistant Dean oversees the School's Executive Leader Cohort, which includes the Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Education Officer (CEdO), and Executive Director of Strategic Programs (Exec Dir), who directly manage the Shared Administrative Services Units that support the entire School. Develops and coaches senior leaders to ensure the SASU's are meeting BioSci's short and long term strategic goals. Partners with executive leaders, Chairs, and Dean to determine organizational restructures, team scope and reporting structure, with responsibility for managing all non-faculty functions and positions within School. Serve as key administrative liaison between BioSci and other UC San Diego offices and units. Represents the School and Academic Affairs on University-wide committees.
Reviews and approves recommendations for operational planning and control. Erroneous decisions will have serious impact on the overall success of the department, division and / or the organization.
Collaborates with senior leaders to inform and shape the Labor Relations strategy for the school, with a focus on student populations, particularly in BioSci, and provides guidance and support to ensure effective implementation.
The Assistant Dean of Biological Sciences position requires extensive collaboration and coordination with multiple Vice Chancellor areas, fostering a culture of partnership and cooperation to achieve shared goals. This position oversees joint programs and initiatives, coordinating joint financial and resource planning, providing academic personnel support for jointly appointed faculty, strategic oversight of research administration, collaborative research project funding, and facilities management, including space and capital construction for shared spaces and projects.
Moreover, the incumbent is tasked with ensuring that the School is ap
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