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The Director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is a forward-thinking, strategic leader responsible for guiding the vision and execution of faculty programming and initiatives in the College of Medicine. This role involves collaborating closely with senior leadership to identify faculty development priorities, manage impactful programs and initiatives, oversee Center operations, and lead change management activities. The Director will develop and implement strategies that enhance faculty growth, engagement, satisfaction, and retention, while also expanding the Center's resources and offerings to ensure they are innovative, effective, and tailored to faculty needs.
Acting as a senior advisor, the Director drives transformational change, upholding strong communication standards, and cultivating a welcoming environment for all faculty members. Balancing a strategic outlook with a hands-on approach, they ensure that the Center's initiatives align with broader organizational mission, goals, and strategic priorities. The successful candidate will exhibit a deep commitment to faculty excellence, innovative thinking, and collaborative leadership, with the ultimate goal of growing and advancing the Center's programs and resources.
About This Role:
Strategic Planning and Program Development
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Collaborate with the Dean, Director of Human Resources, Chief of Staff, and other college leaders to develop and execute a strategic vision for the center.
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Identify long-term and short-term faculty development priorities and initiatives aligned with the college's mission and goals.
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Plan, develop, and assist in the implementation of impactful programs, initiatives, and services to support faculty excellence.
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Stays informed about best practices and advancements in faculty development, HR and higher education.
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Lead the development of the center’s strategy and change management plan.
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Translate business needs into strategic initiatives that drive faculty development and innovation, build collaborative partnerships, and enhance organizational development within the culture and environment of a highly matrixed organization.
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Monitor and drive progress on faculty strategic objectives and related transformation strategy.
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Help prioritize faculty initiatives
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Cultivate strong partnerships and collaborations with initiative champions and functional leadership to achieve initiative objectives.
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Build and foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at UFHR, COM, COM HR and across UFHealth.
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Enhance the faculty experience and successful adoption of initiatives by applying end user empathy to projects and programs and advising teams on stakeholder engagement and change management.
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Remain current on professional development, faculty affairs and HR matters (in partnership with COM HR) within UF and UF Health, and up to date with emerging best practices at the state and national level.
Center Operations and Management
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Oversee the Center's operations, ensuring streamlined and efficient processes.
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Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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Manage the center's budget and resources effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
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Constructs and manages faculty data in collaboration with HR
Program Management
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Directly manages high-priority projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Dean
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Direct high-priority projects and strategic initiatives
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Mentor and develop project management capabilities across collaborative team members.
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Tracks the status, monitors progress and communicate status of numerous concurrent projects. Reports progress to relevant leaders.
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Oversees faculty-related events, including new faculty retreat.
Organizational Culture and Faculty Experience
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Oversee initiatives related to effective faculty onboarding, engagement, and retention in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
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Collaborate with HR and, where appropriate, faculty council on onboarding, wellness, and other faculty-focused initiatives that support a positive and engaging work environment.
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Create a comprehensive faculty lifecycle program that encompasses recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding, delivering a best-in-class employee experience.
Change Management and Communications
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Lead change management activities for the center.
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Establish centralized communication standards and stay updated on best practices.
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Collaborate with the COM communication team for external Center communications.
- Use data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions and develop initiatives
Senior Advisor
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Serve as an advisor to COM leadership, offering insights on emerging trends in faculty affairs that may impact COM/UF Health.
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Strategizes with the Chief Operating Officer, College of Medicine HR Director, Chief of Staff and other senior leadership on institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution.
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Advises on strategic decisions, sensitive issues, and long-range planning.
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Provide context and background on issues, advising on institutional policies and operations.
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Interacts with university constituents to ensure that new initiatives and actions synergize with the strategic vision and support COM, UF, and UF Health priorities.
Reporting and Professional Development
- Prepare reports, presentations, and topics of strategic importance for relevant leadership.
- Represent the COM in professional development activities and present findings at regional and national conferences.
- Engage in advanced learning opportunities to enhance strategic management capabilities and business acumen, ensuring the Center benefits from the latest in leadership and operational insights.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement and innovation of the Center by integrating new knowledge and practices from comprehensive business and management studies.
About the College of Medicine:
The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing the health of all populations, the College of Medicine plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.
For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits:
- Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages: (includes over 10 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick and vacation leave)
- Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
About Gainesville, Florida:
Home to the University of Florida, one of the nation's top public universities, Gainesville offers vibrant academic and healthcare communities alongside an affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and mild winters. Enjoy the outdoors with over 30 miles of bike trails, freshwater springs, and numerous water activities, plus easy access to beaches and world-class theme parks.
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The ideal candidate will possess:
- Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, program development, and change management in a higher education setting.
- Experience creating professional development programming with successful results.
- Proven management and leadership skills, demonstrated by prior roles wherein the individual attracted, retained, motivated, developed, mentored, and coached high-performing teams.
- Superior communication abilities, encompassing excellent written and verbal skills, diplomacy in conflict resolution, advanced presentation and public speaking capabilities, and the proficiency to effectively liaise with senior management and vital stakeholders.
- Proven experience in independent decision-making, analysis, problem-solving,
- Demonstrated capability to design, manage, and execute complex and successful projects, displaying a thorough understanding of resource allocation, timeline creation, budgeting, and responsibility delegation.
- Exceptional negotiating skills, characterized by an adeptness in influencing, building relationships, discerning organizational intricacies, managing conflict, and navigating politics.
- Extensive professional and managerial knowledge, inclusive of a comprehensive grasp of industry practices and college and university guidelines and procedures.
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