Vice Dean
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The vice dean at the Gillings School of Global Public Health (SPH) provides senior-level administrative leadership for the School, modeling the highest level of excellence, fairness, proactivity, support for diversity, inclusion and civility, and understanding about the SPH in the context of UNC-Chapel Hill and the UNC system. The individual in the position should have a strong customer service orientation, be adaptable and demonstrate a commitment to breaking down silos across the School and University. The position is responsible for (a) ensuring effective, efficient operations across the School, (b) preventing problems wherever possible and solving them when they occur, and for © advancing the Gillings School through high-level strategic planning and engagement with School and University strategic efforts. The vice dean also is a resource, consultant and problem solver for department chairs and other leaders within the School and a liaison and connector to a range of UNC programs and people. S/he accomplishes these aims with a high level of coordination and collaboration with key groups of faculty, staff and students across the School, as well as individuals and organizations across the University and beyond. S/he will work in an environment that is process-oriented, decentralized and where many people want to be, and are accustomed to being, involved in decision making. The individual in the position has a strong proactive role in preparing the School’s leaders for what lies ahead, but also a critical reactive role in responding quickly and effectively to requests that come from a variety of sources, often with very short turnaround expectations. The position reports directly to the dean and has direct oversight for selected central administrative units (Business and Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Instructional and Information Systems (IIS), Strategic Analysis and Business Intelligence, Gillings Global Gateway, and the NC Institute for Public Health).
Educational RequirementsThe position requires a minimum master’s-level degree in a relevant discipline, including public health, business, public policy and higher education. Doctoral education in a relevant field, including public health, law or higher education, from an accredited university is strongly preferred. Successful applicant must understand, at a minimum, higher education and, ideally, public health.
Qualifications and Experience-At least eight (8), and preferably more, years of progressively responsible and significant leadership experience, preferably in higher education. Applicant must be able to use higher education data and analysis and demonstrate a high degree of comfort with relevant analytics and metrics for assessment. Applicant must demonstrate success in managing and motivating people with diverse areas of expertise, at all levels of the organization and in managing complex projects and large budgets.
-Excellent skills in oral, written and digital communication (including web).
-Individual must respect and facilitate diversity and inclusion in the broadest sense.
-Successful applicant must be appropriately proactive and astutely reactive. S/he must take initiative and be able to make decisions, even when the data are imperfect. S/he must understand the need for urgency in our actions. S/he must act on this urgency, even as s/he demonstrates a collaborative, customer-service interaction style and even as s/he understands how to work in a decentralized organization with strong units. S/he must be sensitive to political and other considerations. S/he must also be able to work in an organization in which consensus is the goal for decision making and in which, while degrees and rank are important, there is potential for everyone to advance and for some people to move in unconventional ways.
-Successful applicant must appreciate, and act on, the need for transparency. The individual must also recognize the constraints of the state personnel system and the obligations of working in a state educational system and must appreciate the special responsibilities of public universities.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions Quick Link http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/162089 Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Abbey McLennan, HR Team Lead Department Contact Telephone or Email amclenna@email.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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