Reporting to the Vice Dean of the School of Medicine, the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) comprises 8 faculty associate deans and 25 staff members serving a total population of approximately 5,000. The primary mission of OAA is to serve as a resource in preserving and enhancing the excellence of the School of Medicine through the appointment, reappointment, promotion and retention of a distinguished and diverse faculty.
The Assistant Director of Faculty Relations role will oversee strategic program development, faculty support, investigations, and advocacy efforts to ensure a supporting and compliant environment for the Stanford Medicine faculty members. Reporting to the Director of Faculty Relations, the Assistant Director of Faculty Relations core duties include, but are not limited to:
Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex functions or programs with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise, particularly in faculty relations (complex investigations of faculty misconduct), grievance policy, harassment policy, conflict of interest and commitment policy and code of conduct policy. May provide development of program or function from initial concept to implementation.
Manage the administration and evaluation of programs or functions. Oversee the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that often span organizational boundaries.
Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
Develop and manage outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communications, and compliance.
Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.
May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
*- Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate degree
Experienced in academic and faculty affairs issues.
Knowledge of legal considerations and regulatory processes affecting faculty employment.
Understanding and experience in investigations, employee relations, conflict resolution, and organizational behavior.
Comprehensive knowledge of university governance and grievance processes.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving. Able to troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources with detail and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with exceptional written communication skills and the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May work extended hours or weekends.
WORK STANDARDS
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $131,000 to $175,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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Post Date:Apr 22, 2024
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