Associate Dean of College Operations

The University of Georgia, chartered in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. Ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report, UGA’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. The university employs approximately 3,100 faculty and over 7,700 full-time staff, serving more than 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges.

About the College

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting research to improve the health of animals and people. The college offers advanced hospital and diagnostic laboratory services, studies emerging infectious diseases, and upholds a commitment to diversity and inclusion through its Principles of Community.

www.vet.uga.edu

About the Role

The Associate Dean for College Operations (ADCO) reports directly to the Dean and oversees the comprehensive management of the college’s physical and technical infrastructure, including facilities, information technology, and safety and compliance policies. This role supports the College of Veterinary Medicine’s tripartite mission of teaching, service, and research. As a senior administrator, the ADCO serves as a strategic advisor to the Dean and other college leaders, bridges the gap between academic/clinical missions and university logistics, and ensures compliance with all university, state, federal, and veterinary accreditation standards.

Requirements

• A terminal degree or the foreign equivalent.
• Must currently hold a faculty position at the rank of Professor or Clinical Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.
• Significant, progressive leadership experience in senior administration, preferably within an academic health center, veterinary college, or a highly regulated research and/or clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Operational Acumen: Demonstrated background managing complex physical footprints, capital projects, facilities logistics, or large-scale technical operations.
• Compliance Expertise: Deep familiarity with safety protocols, risk management, and state/federal regulatory compliance (e.g., AVMA COE, USDA, IACUC, or EHS guidelines).
• Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional communication and conflict-resolution skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, department chairs, university administrators, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure, Facilities & Capital Planning (34%)

• Space Allocation & Management: Partner with Department Chairs and the Associate Deans to strategically allocate and manage college space, including offices, instructional areas, and specialized research laboratories.
• Capital & Maintenance Projects: Coordinate directly with the Dean and the Facilities Planning Director on major maintenance projects, future capital project development, and long-term facility needs.
• Research & Instructional Support: Oversee research space logistics, lab setups, faculty move-ins, infrastructure upgrades, and the maintenance of modern classroom and conference room facilities.
• Institutional Liaison: Serve as the primary, senior-level liaison between individual CVM units and college/university facilities offices.
• Equipment Acquisition: Oversee major equipment acquisition workflows to ensure procurement aligns with facilities capabilities, safety standards, and institutional priorities.

Safety, Risk Management & Compliance (33%)

• Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance: Oversee CVM safety and compliance frameworks to ensure the college meets or exceeds all state, federal, and institutional regulations, as well as AVMA Council on Education (COE) accreditation standards.
• Biosafety & Biosecurity: Support the oversight of specialized veterinary environments (such as clinical teaching hospitals, BSL labs, and animal housing) and research environments (laboratories and shared equipment cores) to maintain rigorous biosafety, radiation safety, and controlled substance protocols.
• Emergency Preparedness: Lead the development, testing, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans and individual Unit Business Continuity Plans to protect human and animal populations.

Strategic Leadership, Policy & Technology (33%)

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure all programmatic operations and facility initiatives directly align with and advance the college’s overarching strategic plan.
• Policy & Governance: Lead the formal review, drafting, and implementation of updates to CVM bylaws and internal operating policies as needed.
• Technology & Systems Oversight: Provide administrative supervision for central Information Technology Services and specialized veterinary enterprise systems (e.g., VetView).
• Executive Support: Manage special projects assigned by the Dean and serve as the Dean’s formal delegate upon request.

Position Details

• Classification: Associate/Assistant Dean AC
• FLSA Status: Faculty
• Rank: Professor
• Contract Type: Fiscal (12 months)
• Tenure Status: Tenured
• Position of Trust: Yes
• Financial Responsibilities: Yes, including operation, access, or control of financial resources.
• Driving Responsibility: Yes
• Security Access: Yes (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
• Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2026

A credit check and background investigation, including a criminal background check, will be required for this position. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.