Associate Dean Academic Affairs, School of Pharmacy

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Pharmacy

South University Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America Req #2588 Friday, June 28, 2024

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• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA / HSA
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long / Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• includes domestic partner coverage

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Pharmacy is responsible for the overall development, maintenance, and management of academic operations, curricular delivery and quality at the assigned campus. This position is responsible for creating and sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and faculty and a collaborative working environment with educational team members. The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy:
Quality services to students; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Assure availability of properly credentialed faculty to meet curriculum delivery requirements.
• Supervise all academic and operational elements and relevant administrators of the School to ensure consistent and efficient continuity of the program.
• Supervise, mentor and help in the development of the SOP Department Chairs.
• Assure that all direct reports are being appropriately supervised, developed and evaluated.
• Monitor systems, policies, and procedures in order to ensure consistent delivery of all didactic, experiential and residency programs.
• Assist in the development and effective implementation of the academic schedule.
• Manage the academic scheduling process and faculty allocation of effort, maximizing efficiencies while maintaining student educational outcomes and faculty professional growth.
• Contribute / recommend / implement assigned elements of the South University and School of Pharmacy Assessment and Strategic Plans.
• Ensure compliance with all University and School policies and procedures, including institutional policies and academic policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs to help ensure students rights and responsibilities, and the Associate Dean for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness to support accreditation activities as needed.
• Contribute to and implement appropriate student persistence initiatives.
• Actively participate in Institutional Effectiveness Planning and Quality Enhancement Program (QEP).
• Assist the Dean in the preparation and implementation of the School budget as needed.
• In partnership with the Dean and Campus President, coordinate general compliance of the campus educational practices with national, state and regional regulations,…