Description

Job Title: Dean - Georgia, School of Health Professions and Sciences
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Suwanee, Georgia

Position Summary
PCOM seeks a confident, nimble, and forward thinking leader who brings a balanced perspective to interdisciplinary health sciences education and is prepared to deliver on university-wide agendas with clarity and purpose.

As a full-time senior academic officer, the Dean of the School of Health Professions and Sciences directs and coordinates all activities of the School including but not limited to, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy Studies, Forensic Medicine and Biomedical Science at Doctoral, Master and Certificate level education and at multiple campuses. The Dean will be responsible for academic programming, program finances, budgets, goals and objectives, legal documents, strategic planning, policy-making, accreditation, research and other areas as required, while ensuring alignment with institutional goals. The ideal candidate will be a credentialed graduate from one of the academic programs in the School (physician assistant studies, physical therapy, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, cancer biology, or biomedical sciences) or other health related fields, bringing firsthand insight into the Schools offerings. Importantly, this individual must bring a collaborative approach to leadership that champions all programs equally. The Dean reports directly to the Provost of PCOM and will play a central role in shaping the future of the School.

ESSENTIAL SUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• Directs, supervise and/or participate in all functions related to PCOM School of Health Professions and Sciences.
• Reports directly to the PCOM Provost and consults accordingly to fulfill essential duties as required for school's success.
• Meets with faculty members and program directors of the school on a routine and as needed basis. Holds formal and informal meetings with student representatives.
• Attends and participate, as invited, to Provost, President, Executive Faculty, Corporation and Board of Trustees meetings.
• Apprise the Provost of all pertinent matters related to school's activity/potential issues.
• Develop and represent the School to external audiences, such as legislators, alumni, and other academic institutions.
• Represent the school at national, state and local meetings as well as conferences and conventions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
• Doctoral-level degree in one of the academic programs in the school (physician assistant studies, physical therapy, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, cancer biology, or biomedical sciences) or other health related fields. Terminal degree is preferred.

Experience
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive training and experience as a Dean, Associate or Assistant Dean or Chair/Program Director of an academic unit at a college or university.

Required Skills
• A nimble and competent academic leader who can adapt quickly to changing priorities and institutional needs.
• Balanced in approach, demonstrating fairness and respect across disciplines and perspectives.
• A sophisticated manager with strong organizational, strategic, and operational skills. • Sensitive to the unique strengths, challenges, and needs of each program, ensuring equity and support across departments.
• Highly visible and engaged, serving as a consistent and accessible presence for faculty, staff, and students.
• Intentional about regular, meaningful engagement with program directors.
• Collaborative and relationship-driven, fostering open communication, mutual trust, and strong partnerships within and across programs and campuses.
• Deeply appreciative of and responsive to the distinct identities and contributions of each PCOM campus.
• A credible leader with the confidence and creativity to push the envelope, promoting innovation while maintaining stability and trust. • A champion of PCOMs Mission, Vision, and Values