Academic Services Director

Job Description

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacomas commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students staff faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Services Director.

The Academic Services Director for the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SNHCL) is responsible for managing day-to-day operations for the academic unit and overseeing management of faculty and staff human resources internal and external events facilities/space/equipment utilization finance and academic programs. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership this position provides the oversight required to implement integrate evaluate and ensure the quality and effectiveness of all unit business practices and processes. The Academic Services Director is responsible for ensuring all academic program operational processes are aligned to meet curricular program outcomes and accreditation requirements. The Academic Services Director works with faculty staff and students to create a healthy collaborative and inclusive environment. This position maintains effective internal and external relationships with the campus community and community partners. The Academic Services Director works collaboratively and engages in appropriate decision-making to advance the operational and administrative effectiveness of the unit in accordance with established University policies and procedures and relevant state and/or national accreditation standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Administration/Operations:

• Implement and direct the day-to-day operations for Nursing and Healthcare Leadership.
• Oversee management of agency contracts and faculty and student clinical clearances.
• Be the communications liaison among unit leadership and other UW units including Information Technology Finance and Administration Academic and Staff Human Resources Registrar Admissions and UWS School of Nursing (SON).
• Provide reports documentation and analysis to meet the needs of the Dean faculty staff and university leadership. Work closely with the Dean or designee on program operations priorities strategic plans new program development student academic performance metrics and financial management.
• Promptly and consistently inform the Dean of program faculty and student issues.
• Oversee management of program data and records. Maintain accurate records and reports related to budgets curriculum faculty students and alumni to comply with state and national regulatory and accreditation requirements and by the University Record Retention schedule to manage records in a timely manner.
• Coordinate development and review of all program communications ensuring accuracy and quality including brochures orientation and recruiting materials admission and applications general catalog event marketing quarterly newsletter listservs social media accounts and the SNHCL website.
• Identify lead and coordinate unit-based operational quality improvement initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Initiatives:

• Participate with dean/school leadership in identifying implementing and evaluating strategic priorities for the School and identifying strategies to advance the vision mission and values of the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership campus and university.
• Foster and use a student-centered approach to achieve the schools strategic goal and priorities.
• Prioritize initiatives or programs consistent with the units financial goals negotiating or assigning resource allocation and support meeting academic programs outcomes.

Fiscal Management:

• Manage all program budgets to include state discretionary gift revenue grant scholarship endowment and special project budgets.
• Provide financial reports and budget projections to and consult with the Dean or designee to evaluate financial needs.
• Coordinate unit bi-monthly payroll.
• Execute and/or directly supervise all budget activities with full authorization for expenditures for all program budgets.
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of all program budgets.
• Supervise program staff who process day-to-day expenditures and reconciliations.
• Approve all purchases reimbursements and payments to individuals and travel reimbursements.
• Work with PIs to develop grant expenditures reconciliations and closing reports of awarded grants.
• Work with campus finance personnel to coordinate the development of new budgets for grants special program projects and/or initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with University and State regulations for all financial record keeping.

Student Advising/Support:

• Support advising and admissions staff to resolve potential applicant and student issues.
• Provide oversight of the application admissions registration advising and graduation processes.
• Provide backup advising to students and prospective students in the absence of an advisor.

Academic Program Operations Management:

• Oversee the development of 1-2-year teaching schedule and production of the quarterly course schedule.
• Oversee the new course or course modification proposal process in accordance with UWT Curriculum Committee and University curriculum processes and deadlines.
• Act as the liaison to campus and university curriculum and registration offices.
• Collaborate with Tri-campus SON to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

HR/Personnel Management (Academic And Staff):

As the units human resources manager the Administrator oversees and manages all HR processes and procedures.

• Manage department HR and payroll processes in Workday including but not limited to hiring faculty academic appointments onboarding FTE and schedule changes and leaves.
• Hire train supervise promote professional development and review performance for all unit staffand student workers.
• Initiate review and recommend personnel actions including promotions and salary actions.
• Oversee staffs supervision of employees including student workers.
• Counsel employees to resolve conflicts and maintain healthy work environment. Initiate and follow through with progressive disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Support Faculty Search committees providing administrative assistance during the recruitment and search processes.
• Manage the faculty academic appointment process create quarterly and annual contracts.
• Act as the primary liaison with the International Scholars Office (ISO) during the hire and visa processes for international facultyand scholars.
• Support the hiring process for students and hourly employees as related to approved faculty research and sponsored projects.

Clinical Coordination Support:

• Initiate coordinate process and track education affiliation agreements with various agencies to support student clinical requirements.
• Provide direction and support to the Clinical Placement Manager in the planning development and evaluation of clinical sites consistent with the schools programs goals and course objectives.
• Oversee the collection and tracking of requirements for fieldwork and practicum courses for students.

Event Management:

• Oversee planning and management of school events.
• Provide budget oversight marketing and logistical support for all events.
• Delegate event planning logistics to staff.
• Provide logistical support to the schools Advisory Council

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in public administration business or related field and at least five years of increasingly responsible experience managing administrative operations with office management financial planning and supervisory responsibilities to include two years of experience in higher education with leadership and daily administration of a complex academic or business unit.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional requirements include:

• Strong record of leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with students faculty staff administrators and local community members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word Excel Access PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Financial planning & budget management experience.
• Skills and knowledge of quality improvement principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle student and personnel issues with discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the vision mission and values of the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership campus and university.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in public administration business or related field
• Working knowledge of University of Washington and University of Washington Tacoma policies and procedures.
• Experience with UW administrative systems including Workday; Adaptive; Interfolio; Keynes SDB; BI Portal SAGE Grant tracker and 25Liveor similar systems.
• Demonstrated experience in nursing higher education and/or related health professions education including maintaining accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in Drupal website editing.

Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter.

Your letter should outline your interest in the position highlight relevant experience or qualifications and explain how you would add value to the team or organization. It must be specific to this role.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

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Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.