Executive Associate DeanLyon College School of Veterinary Medicine | Cabot, ArkansasPosition OverviewThe Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine seeks a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as Executive Associate Dean. Reporting to the Dean, the Executive Associate Dean serves as the School's chief administrative officer, providing leadership for finance, operations, facilities, strategic planning, compliance, accreditation, and resource management. The Executive Associate Dean works closely with College leadership, faculty, staff, and students to ensure the School's administrative infrastructure supports excellence in education, research, clinical service, and institutional growth.
Key Responsibilities- Advise the Dean on operational, financial, and strategic matters.
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, facilities, space planning, and capital projects.
- Lead strategic planning, operational assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee environmental health and safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and institutional policies.
- Foster collaboration across academic, clinical, research, and administrative units.
QualificationsRequired- Terminal or advanced professional degree, or equivalent senior leadership experience.
- Significant administrative leadership experience in higher education, healthcare, veterinary medicine, or another complex organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, strategic planning, operations, and organizational leadership.
Preferred- DVM, PhD, MBA, MHA, MPH, JD, or another relevant advanced degree.
- Experience in a veterinary college, academic health center, teaching hospital, or research institution.
- Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory compliance.
