Vice Dean & Chief Operating Officer, School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Grand Forks, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose of Position

The Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer (VD & COO) will serve as the senior operational academic leader within the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) and is responsible for strategic oversight academic mission integration operational excellence and accreditation compliance across the schools educational research and administrative units. The VD & COO ensures cohesive leadership for medical education student affairs and admissions learning discovery basic and clinical science departments and graduate medical education. The VD & COO will align work with the Senior Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Senior Associate Dean for Research to ensure a cohesive education and research operation. Additionally the VD & COO partners closely with the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration to align resource allocation with institutional priorities accreditation standards and long-term strategic goals.

Position profile: & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Academic Operations

Provide visionary leadership to advance the academic mission of SMHS.
Lead strategic planning initiatives in coordination with the Dean and leadership teams to define and achieve school-wide goals.
Monitor and evaluate academic programs and operational initiatives to ensure alignment with UND and SMHS priorities.
Facilitate cross-unit collaboration across medical education research student affairs and academic departments.
Work with Deans Council and SMHS department chairs to resource and advance strategic initiatives.

Accreditation and Academic Quality Assurance

Oversee accreditation activities for all SMHS programs and ensure compliance with all accreditation standards and reporting requirements.
Implement continuous quality improvement processes for curricular and operational effectiveness.
Lead preparation and maintenance of documentation required for accreditation reviews self-studies and site visits.

Academic Program Oversight

Provide leadership and administrative oversight for:
- Office of Medical Education
- Office of Student Affairs & Admissions o Office of Learning Innovation
- Basic science and clinical science departments
- Graduate Medical Education
Support academic chairs and associate/assistant deans in achieving programmatic excellence and educational outcomes.
Promote interprofessional education and integrative curriculum development.

Resource and Financial Planning

Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Finance & Administration to ensure fiscal stewardship and resource allocation align with strategic goals.
Contributes to budget planning financial analysis and prioritization of investments in academic and operational initiatives in coordination with SMHS leadership and health systems.
Advocate for budgetary needs and resource support to advance institutional mission.

Faculty Development

Support recruitment retention and development of high-quality faculty and academic leaders.
Foster a positive inclusive and collaborative environment for faculty.
Mentor academic leaders in operational excellence performance management and professional development.

Strategic Initiatives

Lead or support initiatives assigned by the Dean aimed at strengthening SMHS strategic stature educational innovation research growth and community impact.
External Relations and Representation as assigned by the Dean

Required Experience:

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Purpose of PositionThe Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer (VD & COO) will serve as the senior operational academic leader within the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) and is responsible for strategic oversight academic mission integration operational exc...