Associate Dean, Organizational Climate & Well-Being

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

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