Assoc Dean, Org Climate & WB

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Dean for Organizational Climate and Well-Being, a senior leader in the medical school driving culture, engagement, and professional fulfillment.

The role includes overseeing initiatives aligned with climate, culture, compliance, well-being, and leadership development, working closely with departments to foster an inclusive environment across education, research, clinical care, and service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, public administration, or related field.
• 6 years related experience in higher education and related programs.
• Experience in academic medicine, healthcare organizations, or related environments.
• Experience with organizational culture, well-being, workforce engagement, inclusive excellence, or leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for initiatives that strengthen institutional culture, workforce engagement, accessibility, and professional fulfillment.
• Counsel on organizational dynamics affecting faculty, staff, and learners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in education, public administration, or related field

Job description

Assoc Dean, Org Climate & WB

Department: SOMG School of Medicine Greenville

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Associate Dean for Organizational Climate and Well-Being is a senior leader within the medical school responsible for advancing a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing academic community. This role provides strategic leadership for initiatives that strengthen institutional culture, workforce engagement, accessibility, and professional fulfillment across the medical school.

Serving concurrently as Executive Director for Institutional Climate and Culture, the Associate Dean provides counsel on organizational dynamics affecting faculty, staff, and learners, and guides efforts that promote a positive organizational culture, belonging, and excellence across the institution.

The Associate Dean for Organizational Climate and Well-Being and oversees strategic initiatives aligned with the office's core pillars: Institutional Climate and Culture; Compliance, Accessibility, & Organizational Fairness; Well-Being; Engagement; and Leadership, Team, and Professional Development and Training. Working collaboratively with departments, programs, and institutional partners, the Assistant Dean helps ensure that the medical school fosters an environment where all members of the community can thrive and contribute fully to the missions of education, research, clinical care, and service.

Required Education and Experience

• - Master's degree in education, public administration, or related field and 6 years related experience in higher education and related programs.
• - Demonstrated experience in academic medicine, healthcare organizations, higher education, or related environments.
• - Experience contributing to initiatives related to organizational culture, well-being, workforce engagement, inclusive excellence, and/or leadership development.
• - Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• - Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across faculty, staff, and trainee communities.
• - Demonstrated effectiveness in navigating complex and sensitive situations prioritizing confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Extensive experience working in a school of medicine pursuing relevant topics.
• - Relevant leadership experience and ability to develop and mentor team members
• - Extensive graduate level preparation having obtained a terminal/professional degree in a relevant field (i.e. PhD, JD, MD, etc.).
• - Experience leading institutional culture change initiatives or complex organizational improvement efforts.
• - Experience using climate or engagement data to guide strategy and program development.
• - Evidence of scholarship, innovation, or program leadership related to well-being, organizational effectiveness, and/or inclusive excellence.

Job Close Date

10/29/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.