Assistant Dean Strategy and Operations - Campus Only - 530508

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $74,200 - Midpoint: $100,200 (Salaried E12)

Department/Organization: 204101 - Dean's Office-Barefield College A&S

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered.

Job Summary: The Assistant Dean of Strategy and Operations supports the Dean in implementing strategic plans that enhance the college’s academic and operational effectiveness. Oversees operational processes. Manages accreditation-related activities. Drives initiatives that align with the college’s mission and the requirements of accrediting bodies. Champions innovation, impact, and continuous improvement within the college to achieve the vision and strategy.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as a strategic partner to the Dean and works closely and collaboratively with Barefield Arts and Science (BCAS) leadership, Building Managers, Technology Partners, and the Events, Development, and Finance teams. Ensures operations and strategic initiatives run smoothly and effectively, and advance College priorities. Oversees BCAS front-office staff, BCAS student workers, and administrative professional staff as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in business administration, strategic management, economics, higher education administration, or public administration and six (6) years of strategic planning, operations management, or other related experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Working with multiple stakeholders with different priorities. Good understanding of communications and public relations. Understand complex financial rules, requirements, and policies within a state institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or related field and strategic planning, operations, or related experience. Experience managing and supervising staff in large and complex organizations. Experience as administrative manager or chief of staff in higher education (or similar) environments. Experience with the complexities and operations of Colleges of Arts and Sciences within large public universities. Experience implementing, managing, and evaluating programs and activities. Experience with managing space, facilities and supervising events.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time

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