Senior Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives

of Medicine Greenville Department: SOMG School of Medicine Greenville Advertised Salary Range: To commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy: Greenville, SC Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 37.5 Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis: 12 months Work County: Greenville Tenure Information: Professional Track Job Search Category: Faculty About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Advertised Job Summary The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville seeks applicants for the Senior Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives position. The Senior Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville reports directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and serves as an executive academic advisor responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of high-priority strategic, tactical, educational, and special projects. The position leads initiatives that support the recruitment, education, academic success, professional development, and overall experience of medical students, faculty, and staff, advancing SOMG’s mission: Educate. Innovate. Serve. Where Lifestyle is Medicine. As a senior faculty administrative leader, the Senior Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives oversees comprehensive institutional effectiveness for the SOMG. This includes overseeing essential activities associated with accreditation and regulatory bodies, leading strategic initiatives and special projects, including readiness activities, and supports the preparation of applicable reports to inform administration, faculty, staff, and students about institutional effectiveness, strategic initiative attainment, and opportunities for improvement. The Senior Assistant Dean serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Dean; a liaison to the USC Provost’s Office, Prisma Health–Upstate, faculty governance bodies, external organizations; and an integrator of institutional priorities across academic, clinical, administrative, and student-support units. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Strategic Leadership, Executive Governance, and Dean’s Liaison Serves as the Dean’s executive academic representative, liaison, and project leader for high-priority institutional initiatives and special projects. Represents SOMG with the University System leadership, Prisma Health–Upstate, and other external partners regarding academic policy, program development, program modification, and institutional strategy. Leads the continuous implementation, monitoring, updating, and communication of the SOMG Strategic Plan. Translates the Dean’s vision for Strategic Initiatives into measurable outcomes, defined timelines, accountability structures, and operational deliverables. Facilitates Dean’s Cabinet and executive leadership agendas in coordination with Dean’s Office staff. Identifies emerging opportunities and challenges relevant to SOMG’s mission and advises the Dean accordingly. Serves as a liaison for the Dean at key philanthropic and networking events as requested. Prepares strategic reports, executive summaries, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including USC and Prisma Health stakeholders, leadership, and the USCSOMG Dean’s Council. Tracks strategic commitments and ensures timely executive follow-through. Serves on the SOMG Strategic Planning Committee and other institutional leadership committees as designated by the Dean. Institutional Effectiveness and Special Projects Incorporates systematic review of institutional goals and outcomes consistent with SOMG’s mission, strategic priorities, and special projects, monitoring Key Performance Indicators and developing dashboards and reports to track progress. Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Institutional Data, Program Assessment, and Accreditation to support a comprehensive program of assessment and provide research findings, dashboards, and actionable information to the Dean’s Cabinet and executive leadership. Leads high-priority, cross-functional projects as assigned by the Dean. Supports grant development, philanthropic initiatives, and external partnership efforts aligned with the school’s strategic priorities. Manages operational effectiveness of the Dean’s Office, ensuring efficient workflow, prioritization of projects, and follow-through on key initiatives. Coordinates Dean’s Cabinet and other advisory bodies, working with the Dean’s Executive Assistant to develop and revise agendas, facilitate meetings, and follow up on action items. Provides academic leadership for the assessment and review of degree requirements, academic policies, new programs, and program modifications. Promotes academic support strategies, interventions, and student-centered success programs in collaboration with SOMG leadership, chairs, and faculty. Ensures that assessment and policy work supports faculty governance and does not replace the authority of faculty committees or approved university processes. Accreditation Leadership, Compliance and Institutional Planning Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Data, Evaluation, Accreditation and Strategic Planning (IDEAS) for SOMG’s continuing readiness for LCME accreditation and SACSCOC institutional accreditation requirements. Works collaboratively with SOMG faculty, senior staff, administrators, and students to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements related to oversight and continuous improvement of the medical student education program. Coordinates essential activities related to LCME Standards and Elements and applicable SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation with the Office of IDEAS. Reviews and provides suggested edits of accreditation documents, including self-study materials, data reports, narratives, evidence files, and necessary follow-up reports. Supports preparation for accreditation site visits, monitoring activities, mock reviews, institutional briefings, and stakeholder preparation sessions. Ensures that assessment findings and improvement activities are documented and tracked for institutional planning and governance purposes. Serves as an ex officio member of the SOMG Curriculum Committee, providing strategic guidance while respecting faculty governance authority. Promotes faculty and staff understanding of accreditation expectations, assessment processes, and continuous improvement responsibilities. Faculty Academic Contributions and Departmental Engagement Maintains an active faculty appointment in SOMG Department of Biomedical Sciences. Participates in teaching, small-group facilitation, laboratory instruction, clinical education, or other academic activities as negotiated with the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Engages in educational scholarship, health systems research, medical education research, or disciplinary scholarship appropriate to the faculty member’s appointment. Participates in faculty governance, departmental academic meetings, and institutional service. Contributes to the national profile of SOMG through appropriate professional organizations, presentations, publications, and academic engagement. Other Responsibilities Serves on other SOMG or USC committees as assigned or as appropriate to the position’s responsibilities. Promotes an atmosphere of continuous professional development, collaboration, accountability, and ongoing strategy development. Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean in support of the School of Medicine’s mission, strategic priorities, accreditation responsibilities, and operational needs. Required Education and Experience Terminal academic or clinical doctorate, including PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent doctorate. Minimum of seven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in medical education, educational assessment, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic administration, or academic health center leadership. Demonstrated working knowledge of LCME accreditation standards and processes, SACSCOC institutional effectiveness requirements, continuous quality improvement, or comparable accreditation and assessment systems. Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives, facilitate consensus, and build effective partnerships across academic, administrative, clinical, and student-support units. Exceptional written, oral, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings to faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders. High degree of discretion, professionalism, independent judgment, and sound decision-making. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a Dean’s Office or decanal leadership role, such as Chief of Staff, Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, Department Vice Chair, Accreditation Director, Curriculum Director, or Executive Director. Experience preparing or reviewing LCME (or equivalent) self-study materials, Data Collection Instrument materials, accreditation reports, follow-up reports, or site-visit documentation. Experience with SACSCOC reaffirmation, institutional effectiveness planning, or regional accreditation reporting. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship in medical education, curriculum innovation, institutional assessment, health systems science, or a related field. Experience with medical education data systems, curriculum management software, survey design, dashboards, and institutional research tools. Experience obtaining educational, institutional, foundation, or federal grants. National engagement with the Association of American Medical Colleges or other relevant academic, medical education, or accreditation organizations. Desired Start Date 12/01/2026 Job Open Date 09/28/2026 Job Close Date 11/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Candidates will be asked during the process to have three letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Search Committee. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 12, 2026 . The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213753 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Working at University of South Carolina With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research. The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree. Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs. By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries. Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood. In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships. South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent. The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers. South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years. The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.