Asst Dir Faculty Affairs

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position will manage and support strategic projects as well as day-to-day operations for the Office of Faculty Affairs. Under the strategic direction of the Senior Vice Provost/Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, the Asst Dir will dentify opportunities for enhanced collaboration, communication, programming, and process improvement throughout Thomas Jefferson University. In addition, the Project Manager will independently develop projects and programs necessary to advance the departmentrsquo;s mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, coordinate, lead, and evaluate initiatives and projects related to strategic priorities for the Office of Faculty Affairs, and in collaboration of the Faculty Affairs team.
• Independently manage and prioritize short and long term special projects, programs and other initiatives as assigned by the Senior Vice Provost/Vice Dean.
• Provide creative administrative leadership and operational support to the Senior Vice Provost/Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the effective and efficient operation of the Office of Faculty Affairs. Provide guidance on SOPs and Faculty Affairs policies.
• Serve as a liaison to key organizational stakeholders and external parties on behalf of the Senior Vice Provost/Vice Dean, consulting with them to establish effective working relationships.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication with the Office of Faculty Affairs and with faculty.
• Independently anticipate, manage, and prioritize preparations for required internal and external reporting, documentation, and deliverables, providing staff and faculty guidance support as needed.
• Formulate budget for department. Tracks and monitors budget expenses.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment and demonstrates teamwork, innovation and excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Previous project management and strategic planning experience strongly preferred.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Computer proficiency for MS Office Suite.

Highly effective verbal and written communication and relationship building skills.

Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Demonstrate strong collaborative and problem solving abilities.

Ability to interact in a professional manner and relate well to a diverse workplace.

Ability to think creatively, juggle multiple priorities, and manage tight deadlines.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.