Assistant Dean Human Resources and Strategic Joint Partnerships

Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, founded in 2015 through a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health. Built at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine, the college is redefining medical education, research, and clinical innovation to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities. Carle Illinois offers a supportive and innovative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to advance the college’s mission and growth through collaboration, creativity, and meaningful contributions.

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The Assistant Dean for Human Resources and Strategic Joint Employer Partnerships serves as the executive human resources and organizational strategy leader for the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. The position is responsible for the strategic direction, development, implementation, and oversight of all human resources programs, employment operations, organizational development initiatives, and complex joint employer partnerships supporting the college’s mission.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, the Assistant Dean provides executive-level leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, and employment compliance. This role also serves as the university’s representative for shared employer arrangements where the employee is simultaneously employed by the university and a separate medical entity. The position serves as the principal advisor to college leadership on human resources strategy and workforce-related matters and leads the development and administration of innovative employment models supporting the college’s unique academic, clinical, and interdisciplinary environment.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all human resources functions within the college, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, workforce needs, and best practices, including aspects unique to a joint employer structure.

• Develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve human resources policies, practices, and programs that support the college’s strategic priorities while ensuring compliance with university policies, clinical affiliates, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as a member of the college leadership team, providing guidance on the workforce implications of strategic decisions and organizational initiatives.
• Act as a senior advisor to the Dean and college leadership on complex and sensitive human resources matters requiring deep knowledge of policy, employment practices, organizational dynamics, and higher education administration.
• Provide leadership and consultation to managers and supervisors regarding employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and organizational effectiveness, including issues that intersect with joint employment structures.
• Advise college and unit leaders on…