Senior Associate Dean Administration and Operations

Overview

Posting Number S14632P.

Working Title:

Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Operations. Department: SRVPAA-SR VP Acad Affrs & Prov. About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, UGA is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff;

enrollment exceeds 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students). Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including a newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department website. Posting Type:
External. Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP.

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligible. Full/Part time:
Full Time.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm.

Classification

Title:

Asst/Assoc Dean. FLSA:
Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in higher education and specifically health professions education.
• Record of leadership in an integrated healthcare delivery system.
• Service in a prior role leading or supporting the successful accreditation or endorsement of a simulation center (e.g., SSH Accreditation, INACSL Endorsement).

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership
  • Provide senior-level guidance to the Dean on operational, administrative, financial, and organizational strategy.
  • Translate strategic priorities into scalable administrative systems, operational plans, and measurable institutional outcomes.
  • Collaborate with academic leaders, university partners, and administrative units to ensure alignment across all operational domains.
  • Lead school-wide strategic initiatives, institutional planning efforts, and major projects that advance the School’s short- and long-term goals.
• Clinical Placement Systems & External Operations Support
  • Build administrative infrastructure for clinical placements and affiliation agreements.
  • Oversee site capacity planning, credentialing workflows, and onboarding systems.
  • Secure and support partnerships with health systems, rural sites, and community agencies.
• Compliance, Policy Development & Accreditation Support
  • Ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead policy development for administrative and operational functions.
  • Support the Dean with operational data and documentation for accreditation.
• School Operations & Administrative Infrastructure
  • Establish and oversee the School’s administrative infrastructure, operational systems, and business processes.
  • Develop school-wide policies, standard operating procedures, and administrative standards that support efficiency, compliance, and institutional alignment.
  • Direct workflow design, organizational processes, and staff coordination to ensure effective and scalable school-wide operations.
  • Lead operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen administrative effectiveness and support the School’s strategic growth.
• Budget, Finance & Resource Management
  • Lead annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Manage financial operations, procurement, contracts, and fiscal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with UGA and USG financial requirements.
• Human Resources Leadership
  • Oversee HR functions for staff roles (hiring, onboarding, training, performance).
  • Develop staffing models and organizational structure for a growing school.
  • Collaborate with UGA HR on employee relations, classification, and development.
• Educational Technology & Internal Operations Support
  • Provide executive oversight for the school’s simulation, skills lab, and educational technology infrastructure.
  • Lead strategic planning and integration of advanced instructional and simulation technologies aligned with academic…