Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff to the Dean

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Dean, School of Medicine, the Chief of Staff / Assistant Dean (CS / AD) advises the VC / Dean and other senior leadership on matters of School-wide importance, sets priorities and executes strategy for internal projects and external community engagement in alignment with medical school goals, and facilitates coordination among senior leadership to create and achieve the School's strategic plan.

• The incumbent provides leadership in six broad areas : 1) Executive consultation and support to the VC / Dean, including briefings, presentation and research, and providing leadership on high-level special projects and committees;
• 2) Strategic plan development and implementation, including establishment of strategic planning processes and regular renewals / updates, integration with budgeting and financial planning;
• creation of goals and metrics and tracking / reporting on progress and barriers; 3) Internal and external communications and public affairs, including website, social media, articles, newsletters / publications, and coordination with Development and others on communications for external funding opportunities;
• 4) Governmental and community relations; including coordination on legislative initiatives and required reporting, and representing the SOM with community and governmental groups;
• responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for community engagement and includes oversight of external sponsorships;
• 5) Provides leadership for the planning and execution of SOM wide events such as Commencement, White Coat and other special events such as major lectures, open houses or recognitions;

6) Coordination of non-financial data and reporting including annual key statistics, and reporting to UCOP external entities.

The incumbent is responsible for the planning and execution of the budget of the Strategic Initiatives unit, and manages career and student staff in the implementation of projects, and programs under his / her purview.

The CS / AD is accountable for developing and implementing the strategic planning process, and for tracking and reporting related to the strategic plan at both the school-wide and unit level.

The incumbent is also responsible for for a variety of mission-critical activities and special projects at the direction of the VC / Dean, which can include leading the development of new projects, initiatives and facilitating a coordinated approach across units.

The incumbent provides leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication and public affairs program for internal and external audiences to promote the interests of the UCR School of Medicine and serves as an advisor to the VC / Dean and other medical school leadership on communications and external relations matters.

He / she manages selected intra-campus relationships, including those with the Chancellor's Office, University Advancement, UCR Governmental and Community Relations, and University Communications, as well as related functions in the UC Office of the President.

The CS / AD represents the School of Medicine for selected campus, system wide and external activities. The incumbent works with a high level of discretion, independence, and responsibility, and handles a workload based on priorities and timeliness of projects.

The full salary range for this position is $170,800 to $350,600. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $170,800 to $305,650 annually.

We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.