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SalaryWhat's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.
Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
- includes domestic partner coverage
Serves as a liaison between the College of Health Professions and other departments within the University to ensure operational efficiency. Possesses knowledge of the processes and procedures utilized in the college, as well as a general understanding of solution capabilities. Analyzes procedures, methods, and general operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to determine opportunities for improvement. Plans, elicits, analyzes, organizes, validates, manages, and communicates solution requirements. Supports the clinical and academic teams through data analysis of compliance, accreditation documentation preparation, and all aspects of operations within the college. Works independently and coordinates project activities. Involved in system testing as needed for new technology.
Incumbent must assure that the University philosophy: quality services to students and colleagues; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- Ensures operational efficiency of the College of Health Professions.
- Provides executive facilitation of specific projects related to the long-term goals of the College, such as strategic planning, budget analysis, etc.
- Creates and maintains centralized document sites, reporting, and processes for all documents within the College.
- Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required, and independently prepares non-routine communication and/or reports, which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
- Facilitates and provides oversight for College events, website, and social media content.
- Lead initiatives to improve “best practices,” processes, and tools.
- Provides supervision for the planning and implementation of project management/coordination including accreditation compliance across functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, follow up on status of activities in consultation with department chairs.
- Supports the hiring process with interview scheduling, processing paperwork, and onboarding.
- Coordinates and arranges communication, meetings, and agendas to include travel or virtual settings. Transcribe minutes and newsletters.
- Maintains SharePoint Intranet website for the department.
- Coordinates the inventory and procurement of all equipment and supplies related to daily functions.
- Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit. Recommends new internal policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Serves as the primary point of administrative contact and liaison with other university offices, individuals, and departments to collaborate on standard operating procedures to sustain the College.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the College.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Marketing, or other related field is preferred, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in academics or an operations role with a comprehensive working knowledge of areas of practice.
- Knowledge of Health Professions education, curriculum, clinical requirements, and accreditation standards preferred.
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with students, faculty and business partners.
- Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) and experience with computerized learning management systems.
- Strong analytical and change management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines. Ability to develop professional rapport and work effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a diverse team environment.
- Ability to effectively present information to employees, students, Faculty, Academic and Campus Leaders, and Corporate Leaders.
- Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
- Ability to embrace and lead change.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
