• Serve as a principal strategic advisor to the Dean, helping to shape the college’s strategic direction and long-range plans.
• Provide high-level counsel, insight, and data-informed recommendations to guide decisionmaking on a wide range of complex topics.
• Work closely with the Dean on developing and executing strategic initiatives that support the college’s mission and vision, especially during this formative launch period.

• Direct the college’s day-to-day administration and internal business operations, including establishing and refining processes, policies, and infrastructure for critical operational areas to effectively support the new College of Connected Computing.
• Ensure operational excellence and efficiency by developing streamlined procedures and organizational structures that align with university policies and the college’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate with partners across schools and colleges and Vanderbilt’s central administrative offices.

• Oversee and drive critical projects from conception to completion in a coordinated and strategic manner.
• Coordinate and support the College’s launch, new academic program development, curricular planning, and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Review detailed project plans, timelines, and benchmarks.
• Track progress on strategic initiatives; and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Anticipate challenges, solve problems proactively, and adjust plans as needed to meet or exceed goals.

• Act as a liaison for the Dean, facilitating clear communication and productive collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Represent the Dean’s interests and the college’s priorities in meetings and committees across the university and with outside constituencies.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. other Vanderbilt colleges, industry partners, advisory boards) to build support for the College’s initiatives and partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver updates, reports, and presentations to keep stakeholders informed of progress and milestones.
• In coordination with Vanderbilt’s communications teams, manage sensitive communications and respond to inquiries on behalf of the Dean’s office.

• Provide high-level executive support to ensure the Dean’s time and efforts are focused on the most critical priorities.
• Help prioritize the Dean’s schedule of commitments to university and external initiatives.
• When needed, represent the Dean in meetings or events.
• Coordinate and staff committees or task forces launched by the Dean and lead special projects that span multiple departments or functional areas.
• Draft and edit correspondence, briefing documents, presentations, and speeches for the Dean, tailoring communications to match the Dean’s voice and strategic objectives.

• Oversee the Dean’s Office staff and administrative support team, providing mentorship, direction, and performance management to foster a high-performing, inclusive, and service-oriented culture.
• Set clear goals and professional development plans for staff, empowering team members to excel and grow in their roles.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and HR matters for the Dean’s Office, exercise sound judgment and discretion in personnel decisions.
• Ensure operational continuity and excellence by establishing effective internal workflows, maintaining institutional memory (e.g. through documentation or knowledge-sharing platforms), and continuously improving how the Dean’s Office supports the college

community.

• Proactively handle emerging issues, urgent matters, or confidential projects on behalf of the Dean as they arise.
• Step in to resolve problems or roadblocks by convening the right people and resources, always aiming for solutions that align with the College’s long-term interests and values.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the Dean and College, demonstrating flexibility and initiative in taking on new responsibilities that further the College’s success.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education, relevant military experience, and relevant skills, is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience, knowledge and skills are required.
• Experience in a higher education institutional setting is required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills are required.
• Experience in strategizing, thinking operationally, organizing, and implementing programs is required.
• Experience with budgets and finance is preferred
• Ability to provide solutions in a high-volume environment and to remain calm and thoughtful throughout stressful and difficult situations is required.
• Proven track record of developing and managing multiple, complex projects and producing work under demanding timelines is necessary.
• Excellent listening skills, as well as the ability to hear and incorporate feedback, are necessary.
• Experience knowing when and with whom to communicate in order to gain necessary support for a project is necessary.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and roadblocks when appropriate is necessary.