ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN

Posting Summary

Position Number 00036341 Appointment Type Regular Location-City New Orleans School/Division ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Department LSUNO A/H-Administration Position Summary

The School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), Office of the Dean is actively recruiting for a highly motivated and organized individual to perform high-level administrative duties relative to the School and in support of the full scope and mission of the LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans. Under broad review and supervision from the Dean, the incumbent serves as the confidential executive assistant to the Dean and the Office of the Dean, to include the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean of Fiscal Affairs. The incumbent works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and must maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information related to the Office of the Dean.

The incumbent serves as the initial liaison of the Dean to all faculty, staff, and outside constituents. Responsible for all administrative and support functions to include communications with internal and external contacts, data collection and compilation, logistical support, scheduling, coordination of events, and management of daily administrative operations in the office of the Dean. Excellent oral and verbal communication skills are a must.

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Minimum Qualifications

If Other Required Education, please specify Discipline(s) Certifications/Licenses Required Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Three Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Relevant Professional Experience Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

5 years administrative support to an executive could substitute for the Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

If Other Preferred Education, please specify Discipline(s) Certifications/Licenses Preferred Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience with state policies and regulations.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date to Begin Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the School/Department

The LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), is comprised of eight departments with nine programs. The SAHP has 70 faculty, 50 classified and unclassified staff, and over 400 students. The Dean of the School is under the direct supervision of the Chancellor. Established in 1970, by the Board of Supervisors, the School of Allied Health Professions comprises both undergraduate and graduate programs. Baccalaureate degrees (Bachelor of Science) are offered in Cardiopulmonary Science and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Department of Communication Disorders offers a Master of Communication Disorders degree in Speech and Language Pathology and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) in hearing. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers the Master of Occupational Therapy Degree, the Department of Physical Therapy offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and the Department of Clinical Rehabilitation & Counseling offers the Master of Health Sciences degree. The SAHP also includes the Human Development Center, which provides programs to increase the capacity of healthcare providers for individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities. The SAHP provides multidisciplinary outpatient services to achieve diversity of patient objectives that include diagnostic, therapeutic, and restorative services to enable patients to achieve as much functional, social, and occupational independence as is reasonably possible. The School of Allied Health Professions in committed to providing quality education, leadership, research, and public service through direct patient care and community outreach by clinical healthcare professionals.

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