The Assistant to the Dean provides executive-level senior administrative support to the Dean and Director of Business Operations, establishes, implements and maintains an extensive variety of administrative procedures for the School, and ensures the smooth operation of the Dean’s Office by organizing and coordinating office activities.
This position acts as the first point of contact for the Dean, responds to queries and requests about School and University policies and procedures, provides support to the Executive Committee and Faculty Council. The Dean’s Assistant coordinates biennial salary review, reappointment, promotion and tenure (RPT) processes, updates of faculty member files, and the Faculty Activity Database. This role is also responsible for activities such as: overseeing, organizing and implementing special events hosted by the Dean, compiling statistics and assembling reports, providing support for special projects and committees, and other requests from the Dean and Director of Business Operations.
This position deals with highly confidential and sensitive information, and is required to provide service and guidance to members of the School, external agencies and public with tact and diplomacy.
