ASSOCIATE DEAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Associate Dean brings expert knowledge of legal frameworks and higher education regulations, coupled with a deep understanding of the intricacies of large research universities. This role demands advanced analytical and strategic thinking abilities to lead significant projects and foster effective relationships within complex organizational structures. With exceptional communication and consulting skills, the Associate Dean is pivotal in driving strategic change and ensuring adherence to high standards and protocols.
Summary of Associate Dean Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Psychology with 5 years of Experience
- Ability to provide intellectual and effective leadership in the development of research initiatives
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across diverse populations within the college, campus structure, and external constituents
- Skilled in a variety of effective leadership techniques
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Collaborative work style and artistic curiosity
- Ability to maintain a climate that is collegial, that respects and values diversity, that treats faculty, staff and learners fairly and that is open to creativity and innovation
- Highly developed skills in influencing and negotiating with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Ability to be an agent of change in a rapidly changing environment
- Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive innovation
2. BS in Business Administration with 2 years of Experience
- Knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education through Federal programs and regulations.
- Knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations and constraints.
- Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Campus and system-wide organizational reporting structure
- Understanding of the interactive roles of management throughout the Campus.
- Expert knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Campus processes, protocols and procedures.
- Skills to effectively lead highly significant engagements from inception to conclusion.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.
- Advanced consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
- Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking and consulting skills in guiding the campus toward workable strategies and solutions.
- Highly skilled in navigating complex organizations.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills for influencing and facilitating sustained change.
3. BA in Education with 3 years of Experience
- Experience bridging the work between at least two of the following areas: the Arts, Engineering/Engineering Technology, and/or Medicine/Public Health
- Successful leadership experience (leadership, research, public health) that will translate into building partnerships with the School of Public Health and other entities on the Anschutz Medical Campus
- Experience in higher education or working with higher education or institutions/nonprofits affiliated with higher education and the medical arts
- A terminal degree in an area of the arts and/or an advanced degree in public health
- Experience mentoring faculty, students, and/or staff in research and creative work
- Experience reviewing and providing guidance with internal and external funding/grant submissions
- Evidence working at the intersection of the arts and social justice
- An understanding of the exceptional opportunities for arts and media students to thrive in the 21st Century creative economy
- Experience in developing and sustaining programs between arts/media and public health