Assistant to the Dean for School of Health Sciences

Assistant to the Dean for School of Health Sciences

Health Sciences

The person in this role oversees, manages, and coordinates, a variety of key administrative functions for the Office of the Dean of the School of Health Sciences; supports and manages personnel processes for faculty and student workers; oversees and coordinates functions and projects related to the school, faculty,and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with one year of administrative experience or an equivalent combination of college coursework and directly related experience.
• Data entry/retrieval, spreadsheet, and database experience required.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to interact confidentially and professionally with students, parents, faculty, staff, and general public.
• Able to multitask and manage time efficiently to prioritize competing projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with personnel from other departments.
• Basic math abilities and an understanding of basic financial concepts.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee, manage, and support confidential faculty evaluation processes and records.
• Oversee and manage administrative processes for the annual assessment of student learning outcomes in compliance with SACSCOC and other program accreditation requirements.
• Oversee and manage Student Complaint administrative processes.
• Working together with the Associate Dean, Program Directors, and Registrar, manage the course schedule-building process, review and submit student schedule change requests each semester.
• Review and submit student schedule change requests, working collaboratively with the Associate Dean and program directors.
• Oversee and manage the process for ensuring yearly bulletin changes are submitted to the Director of Academic Policies and Procedures.
• Oversee and manage open position search records, inquiries, and correspondence on behalf of the Dean; schedule job candidate campus visits and related matters.
• Prepare and submit contingent faculty contracts, supplemental payment forms, and faculty overload adjustment notices.
• Oversee and manage recruiting and training of student employees in the school of health sciences
• Oversee and manage record of student and alumni achievements for inclusion in thePresident's reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee and manage vendor documentation, Concur, and invoice processing, in collaboration with MMNT Managing Director.
• Assist with Grant management and data collection for reporting.
• Oversee and manage School's master event schedule, and plan and execute events.
• Communicate with and provide information to students, as requested by the Dean.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean and Assistant to the Dean on budget matters.

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The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at; https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items.

MISSION INTEGRATION STATEMENT:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 3,000 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 650 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

Sponsorship:

We are not offering sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.