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Reporting to the Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Planning Accreditation and Evaluation the Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Monitoring oversees the development monitoring and evaluation of MUSM strategic planning goals objectives and tactics. This position provides support for strategic plan development and tracking academic program evaluation and accreditation and co-curricular and outreach program evaluation for MUSM. The Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Monitoring acts with a significant degree of freedom with routine management decisions under the direct supervision of the MUSM Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Planning Accreditation and Evaluation.

Qualifications:

A bachelors degree and at least three years of experience in strategic planning multi-department project management and progress reporting and/or higher education academic program evaluation and accreditation are required. Must have demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word or software that provides similar capabilities.

Candidates must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by the universitys carrier.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all leadership and employee levels within the School of Medicine and with key individuals in other organizations/agencies in order to collect and analyze data.

• Ability to organize and lead teams of stakeholders both in person and in the virtual environment to work constructively and productively on planning goals objectives tactics and outcomes measures.

• Ability to independently develop progress reports that include goals objectives and data.

• Ability to give public presentations in person and through virtual conferencing systems.

• Ability to manage several data management and reporting projects and demonstrate flexibility in managing those projects.

• Ability to maintain a workflow that generates quality on-time work products.

• Demonstrated team player with the desire to promote the mission of MUSM through energetic and effective coordination with stakeholders.

• Possesses excellent listening skills a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word or software that provides similar capabilities.

• Ability to travel on university business and must be insurable by the universitys carrier.

Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History

- Approved Drivers Check

Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

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