Assistant Dean, Academic Administration & Strategy

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an Assistant Dean of Academic Administration to lead faculty life and administrative operations. The role emphasizes trusted guidance, policy consistency, and data-informed decision-making in a complex research university.

The incoming leader will oversee faculty lifecycle administration, governance, and budgeting, partnering with Senior Associate Deans. A collaborative, service-oriented approach and strong financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Seven years of relevant administrative and financial management experience.
• Experience leading staff and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization.
• Interpret and implement HR policies with HR managers.
• Initiate strategic plans and manage resources.
• Oversee internal policy development for programs and administrative operations.
• Oversee finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle.
• Coordinate grants and contracts and ensure compliance.
• Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budget planning

Forecasting

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an Assistant Dean of Academic Administration to lead faculty life and administrative operations. The role emphasizes trusted guidance, policy consistency, and data-informed decision-making in a complex research university.

The incoming leader will oversee faculty lifecycle administration, governance, and budgeting, partnering with Senior Associate Deans. A collaborative, service-oriented approach and strong financial acumen are essential.