Posting DetailsPosting Summary
LogoPosting Number FAC00114PO26
Advertised Title Assoc Dean, Org Climate & WB
Campus School of Medicine Greenville
College/Division School of Medicine Greenville
Department SOMG School of Medicine Greenville
Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of VacancyPart/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
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary The Associate Dean for Organizational Climate and Well-Being is a senior leader within the medical school responsible for advancing a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing academic community. This role provides strategic leadership for initiatives that strengthen institutional culture, workforce engagement, accessibility, and professional fulfillment across the medical school.
Serving concurrently as Executive Director for Institutional Climate and Culture, the Associate Dean provides counsel on organizational dynamics affecting faculty, staff, and learners, and guides efforts that promote a positive organizational culture, belonging, and excellence across the institution.
The Associate Dean for Organizational Climate and Well-Being and oversees strategic initiatives aligned with the office's core pillars: Institutional Climate and Culture; Compliance, Accessibility, & Organizational Fairness; Well-Being; Engagement; and Leadership, Team, and Professional Development and Training. Working collaboratively with departments, programs, and institutional partners, the Assistant Dean helps ensure that the medical school fosters an environment where all members of the community can thrive and contribute fully to the missions of education, research, clinical care, and service.
Required Education and Experience - Master's degree in education, public administration, or related field and 6 years related experience in higher education and related programs.
- Demonstrated experience in academic medicine, healthcare organizations, higher
education, or related environments. - Experience contributing to initiatives related to organizational culture, well-being,
workforce engagement, inclusive excellence, and/or leadership development. - Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across faculty, staff, and trainee
communities. - Demonstrated effectiveness in navigating complex and sensitive situations prioritizing
confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications - Extensive experience working in a school of medicine pursuing relevant topics.
- Relevant leadership experience and ability to develop and mentor team members
- Extensive graduate level preparation having obtained a terminal/professional degree in
a relevant field (i.e. PhD, JD, MD, etc.). - Experience leading institutional culture change initiatives or complex organizational
improvement efforts. - Experience using climate or engagement data to guide strategy and program
development. - Evidence of scholarship, innovation, or program leadership related to well-being,
organizational effectiveness, and/or inclusive excellence.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 10/01/2026
Job Open Date 09/14/2026
Job Close Date 10/29/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant 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.Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213144
