Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 01/23/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply by January 30, 2026 for priority consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Asst/Assoc Dean AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
◦ Master's degree in a relevant field.

◦ 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in higher education and specifically health professions education.

◦ Record of leadership in an integrated healthcare delivery system

◦ Service in a prior role leading or supporting the successful accreditation or endorsement of a simulation center (e.g., SSH Accreditation, INACSL Endorsement).

Position Summary
The Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Operations serves as the senior administrative leader and principal strategic partner to the Founding Dean of the UGA School of Nursing. This role is responsible for designing, building, and overseeing the comprehensive administrative, operational, financial, human resources, and infrastructure systems required to successfully launch and sustain a new academic unit within the University of Georgia. The position provides high-level leadership across business operations, facilities and space planning, staff workforce development, simulation and educational technology infrastructure, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. Working in close collaboration with academic leaders, university partners, and external stakeholders, the Senior Associate Dean ensures the School is positioned for long-term growth, operational excellence, and statewide impact.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Record of leadership in an integrated healthcare delivery system
• A successful history of launching new academic programs, clinical education structures, or major institutional initiatives.
• Knowledge of clinical education operations, healthcare partnerships, or experiential learning systems.
• Professional certification in simulation education or operations (e.g., CHSE, CHSOS).
• Demonstrated proficiency in large-scale operations, administrative leadership, financial management, and organizational strategy.
• Ability to manage and oversee complex educational technology or simulation environments within an academic or healthcare setting.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Expertise in managing capital projects, facilities planning, or technology-rich learning environments.

Physical Demands
Basic office work and lifting files, boxes.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Provide senior-level guidance to the Dean on operational, administrative, financial, and organizational strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into scalable administrative systems, operational plans, and measurable institutional outcomes.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, university partners, and administrative units to ensure alignment across all operational domains.
• Lead school-wide strategic initiatives, institutional planning efforts, and major projects that advance the School's short- and long-term goals.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Placement Systems & External Operations Support

• Build administrative infrastructure for clinical placements and affiliation agreements.
• Oversee site capacity planning, credentialing workflows, and onboarding systems.
• Secure and support partnerships with health systems, rural sites, and community agencies.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Compliance, Policy Development & Accreditation Support

• Ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Lead policy development for administrative and operational functions.
• Support the Dean with operational data and documentation for accreditation.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
School Operations & Administrative Infrastructure

• Establish and oversee the School's administrative infrastructure, operational systems, and business processes.
• Develop school-wide policies, standard operating procedures, and administrative standards that support efficiency, compliance, and institutional alignment.
• Direct workflow design, organizational processes, and staff coordination to ensure effective and scalable school-wide operations.
• Lead operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen administrative effectiveness and support the School's strategic growth.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Budget, Finance & Resource Management

• Lead annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage financial operations, procurement, contracts, and fiscal controls.
• Ensure compliance with UGA and USG financial requirements.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Human Resources Leadership

• Oversee HR functions for staff roles (hiring, onboarding, training, performance).
• Develop staffing models and organizational structure for a growing school.
• Collaborate with UGA HR on employee relations, classification, and development.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Educational Technology & Internal Operations Support

• Provide executive oversight for the school's simulation, skills lab, and educational technology infrastructure.
• Lead strategic planning and integration of advanced instructional and simulation technologies aligned with academic priorities.
• Serve as the administrative partner to academic leaders to ensure simulation and technology operations support curricular and programmatic needs.
• Ensure operational readiness to meet SSH Accreditation, INACSL Standards, and NLN guidelines.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Facilities, Space Planning & New Building Design

• Serve as liaison with UGA Facilities, architects, technology teams, and contractors.
• Oversee planning for classrooms, labs, simulation, offices, and student spaces.
• Lead operational planning for new facilities and renovations

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Carolyn Clevenger Recruitment Contact Email Carolyn.Clevenger@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents