Assoc Dean, Org Climate & WB

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

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Assoc Dean for Organizational Climate and Well-Being to lead initiatives that strengthen culture and workforce engagement across the medical school. This senior role provides strategic guidance on climate, inclusion, and professional fulfillment.

As Executive Director for Institutional Climate and Culture, you will collaborate with departments, programs, and partners to foster an environment where faculty, staff, and learners thrive and contribute

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, public administration, or related field and 6 years related experience in higher education.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for initiatives strengthening institutional culture, workforce engagement, accessibility, and professional fulfillment.
• Serve concurrently as Executive Director for Institutional Climate and Culture, advising on organizational dynamics affecting faculty, staff, and learners.
• Collaborate with departments, programs, and partners to foster a thriving, high-performing academic community.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship-building

Collaborative work

Education

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

Terminal/professional degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc.)

Job description

Logo: Posting Number: FAC00114PO26

Advertised Title: Assoc Dean, Org Climate & WB

Campus: School of Medicine Greenville

College/Division: School of Medicine Greenville

Department: SOMG School of Medicine Greenville

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 12 months

Work County: Greenville

Tenure Information: Professional Track

Job Search Category: Faculty

About University of South Carolina: 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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026

Job Open Date: 09/14/2026

Job Close Date: 09/21/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of 5 days on our job website. After 5 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.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213144

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