Location: Cleveland,OH, USA
Salary Grade
Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $52,705 and $66,672, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Assistant Director will direct and manage the general administrative functions and activities of the Weatherhead School of Management Academic Dean's area. This crucial position ensures that operations are efficient and organized, and that strategic programs, projects, and events are effectively executed. In addition, the assistant director will be responsible for providing executive support to the academic dean of the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Track and monitor key academic program initiatives and milestones. Liaise with faculty and staff to gather status updates and maintain academic program reporting. Report progress against goals to executive leadership and senior staff on a regular basis. (20%)
* Lead all administrative aspects of academic program leadership meetings and events. Create executive presentations, update operational reports and dashboards, prepare agendas, and any other materials as needed to support the dean's office. Review and analyze academic program performance as needed. Direct monthly reminders and manage information flows from academic program faculty and staff. Direct the operational onboarding process for newly-hired staff with regard to academic degree program needs and expectations. Draft academic communications. Oversee the timely distribution of key degree program communications. (40%)
* Direct execution of select academic program and related initiatives. Define course of action, assign follow ups and owners. Identify and mitigate risks to successful completion of program goals. Monitor progress towards goals and against timelines and budget. Report status to designated project stakeholders on a monthly basis. Partner with the Weatherhead School faculty and staff as well as other schools and departments as applicable to ensure dual and joint degrees are effectively managed and joint events are coordinated effectively. (40%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (