Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs & Strategy

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s School of Humanities and Sciences seeks an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs to oversee faculty affairs operations for nearly 600 faculty, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration. The role includes strategic leadership, policy guidance, and collaboration with Provost Office and General Counsel to ensure compliance and effective processes.

This 100% exempt continuing position is hybrid, with onboarding onsite for initial period and flexible

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory capability for a large faculty operation.
• Experience in strategic planning and policy implementation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in finance, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for faculty affairs—overseeing all administrative functions for ~600 faculty.
• Advise and support Senior Associate Deans on planning for billets and resources; lead annual search authorization.
• Collaborate with Provost Office and General Counsel on policy interpretation and compliance updates.
• Communicate policy changes across departments, ensuring uniform guidance and access to online resources.
• Represent H&S on faculty affairs matters with the Provost’s Office and peer institutions.
• Design and maintain faculty-related communications and data-driven resources for departments.
• Partner with senior leadership to align goals with school initiatives and vision.
• Approach work with service-minded, discreet handling of sensitive matters; build trust.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Policy guidance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Budget forecasting

Job description

Stanford University’s School of Humanities and Sciences seeks an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs to oversee faculty affairs operations for nearly 600 faculty, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration. The role includes strategic leadership, policy guidance, and collaboration with Provost Office and General Counsel to ensure compliance and effective processes.

This 100% exempt continuing position is hybrid, with onboarding onsite for initial period and flexible