Dean Boston University School of Public Health Boston, MA

Company: Boston University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Dean Boston University School of Public HealthPosition SummaryThe Dean serves as the academic, intellectual, and administrative leader of the School of Public Health and is responsible for fostering an environment of excellence in research, teaching, service, and practice. This role requires spearheading and strengthening the School's strategic direction, creating and championing a vision for public health, and establishing ambitious goals that align with and enhance the University's overarching mission. The Dean must be a compelling communicator, conveying the School's objectives and achievements to various public health stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, practitioners, policymakers, and health organizations.Responsibilities

• Lead and engage in strategic planning from inception to implementation; establish specific, measurable goals and other performance expectations; and employ a systematic review of progress toward goals and objectives.
• Create, articulate, and implement a vision for BUSPH, building on the existing strategic plan.
• Advocate for and direct strategies to achieve the School's mission and vision.
• Provide leadership in advancing the missions of improving the health of local, national, and international populations, especially the most vulnerable.
• Strengthen the School of Public Health's role as a highly regarded source of scientific advances and best practices in public health.
• Assess institutional and external environments and evaluate support for initiatives.
• Strengthen internal and external relationships with health organizations to facilitate educational, research, and public health practice initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with a broad audience of stakeholders.
• Oversee the operations of the School, including educational programs and academic activities.
• Support and ensure an environment for staff and faculty of diverse backgrounds.
• Oversee development and effective utilization of financial resources and physical infrastructure.
• Develop and cultivate philanthropic partnerships through outreach.Required Qualifications/Core Competencies
• A track record of responsible administrative and academic leadership.
• Extensive experience in complex organizational management.
• Evidence of distinguished scholarly accomplishment.
• A demonstrated ability to cultivate and support multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Success in fundraising from various sectors.
• A ability to work collaboratively with leaders across organizations.
• Experience building and maintaining inclusive teams.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Impeccable integrity, sense of professionalism, and sound judgment.Application ProcessProspective candidates should include a letter expressing interest and a current curriculum vitae. Candidates will be asked to provide references after preliminary review and screening. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the search process.While nominations and applications will be accepted until a new Dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by February 3rd, 2024, to ensure full consideration.Boston University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the scope, stature, and responsibilities of this leadership role.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.
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