The Special Assistant to the Dean serves as the Dean's principal partner in executive operations and coordination of the Dean's Office at the Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Working closely with the Dean and the school's senior leadership, the Special Assistant to the Dean ensures the Dean's Office operates effectively, coordinates and advances institutional priorities and commitments, and prepares the Dean and leadership team for key decisions and engagements.
The position oversees the Dean's Office operating rhythm, including executive scheduling, leadership meeting coordination, decision and action tracking, executive briefings, communications, and administrative operations. The Special Assistant to the Dean exercises independent judgment within delegated authority, anticipates emerging needs, identifies operational challenges, and coordinates across academic departments, university leadership, and external stakeholders to facilitate timely decisions and follow-through.
The role requires exceptional discretion, organizational leadership, diplomacy, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex and competing priorities in a dynamic academic and research environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.