Full-Time Assistant Dean of the Library

Assistant Dean, Educational Programs and Services

Stanford, CA, United States (On-site)
Note: This position has been deemed critical by the School of Medicine and is exempt from the hiring freeze.
Stanford University School of Medicine is world-renowned for leading-edge education, research, patient care, and medical advancements.
Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Educational Programs and Services (EPS). This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a comprehensive portfolio supporting the full continuum of medical and graduate education, including undergraduate medical education, graduate education, graduate medical education, continuing medical education, postdoctoral affairs, and the Lane Medical Library.
Reporting to the Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer and partnering closely with the Senior Associate Deans for Medical Education, Graduate Education, and Postdoctoral Affairs, the Assistant Dean provides strategic direction and operational oversight for a large, complex organization, translating academic vision into integrated operational strategies that advance the School’s education mission.
This role requires a highly collaborative leader who can engage effectively with faculty, senior administrators, and staff across the institution. The Assistant Dean acts as a trusted advisor on organizational design, programmatic priorities, and institutional challenges, ensuring that operational infrastructure evolves in alignment with academic goals, learner experience, and emerging trends in education, including the integration of new technologies.
The Assistant Dean leads a multi-layered organization through a team of senior leaders and is responsible for advancing organizational performance and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader to shape the future of education at Stanford, supporting innovation and a best-in-class experience for learners, faculty, and staff.
Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees.
Define and advance the business and administrative mission for EPS, creating strategies to translate the academic vision of the Senior Associate Deans for Medical Education and Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and other faculty leaders along with the Chief Operating Officer into actionable operating goals.
Lead operational planning across EPS to integrate medical, graduate, GME, CME, and Postdoctoral Education functions into a scalable, multi-tiered organizational structure that supports the academic mission.
In close collaboration with faculty leadership, set policy direction and provide strategic counsel on academic and administrative policy governing educational programs, learner services, accreditation standards, and institutional compliance.
Serving as a strategic leadership partner to faculty leaders and the COO, lead long-range strategic planning for EPS, supporting the School of Medicine's educational mission.
Oversees allocation of staffing, financial, facilities, and educational resources across EPS with limited review by senior officers, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long‑term sustainability.
Responsible for the financial viability and success of the organization. Develop and deliver complex, comprehensive financial analysis, high level strategic modeling both short and long term and provide advice to senior leadership decisions. Responsible for committing school resources with limited review by senior officers.
Champion major initiatives, lead complex, high‑visibility process redesign and innovation projects; Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees.
Define and advance the business and administrative mission for EPS, creating strategies to translate the academic vision of the Senior Associate Deans for Medical Education and Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and other faculty leaders along with the Chief Operating Officer into actionable operating goals.
Lead operational planning across EPS to integrate medical, graduate, GME, CME, and Postdoctoral Education functions into a scalable, multi-tiered organizational structure that supports the academic mission.
In close collaboration with faculty leadership, set policy direction and provide strategic counsel on academic and administrative policy governing educational programs, learner services, accreditation standards, and institutional compliance.
Serving as a strategic leadership partner to faculty leaders and the COO, lead long-range strategic planning for EPS, supporting the School of Medicine's educational mission.
Oversees allocation of staffing, financial, facilities, and educational resources across EPS with limited review by senior officers, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long‑term sustainability.
Responsible for the financial viability and success of the organization. Develop and deliver complex, comprehensive financial analysis, high level strategic modeling both short and long term and provide advice to senior leadership decisions. Responsible for committing school resources with limited review by senior officers.
Champion major initiatives, lead complex, high‑visibility process redesign and innovation projects; Education & Experience (Required):
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change management skills.
Excellent strategic planning skills.
Advanced financial expertise in accounting, budget planning, and financial forecasting.
Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
Strong knowledge of industry standards, trends and/or regulatory requirements.
Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
Broad understanding of information technology hardware and software infrastructure.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong collaborative relationships with faculty and able to anticipate faculty needs.
MD, PhD, MHA, MBA, MPH) or an equivalent combination of education and extensive leadership experience in academic/educational administration within a health/medical/Biosciences education setting.
Demonstrated senior leadership experience overseeing complex educational programs and services in a large academic medical center or equivalent environment.
Proven track record in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation across multiple educational domains (medical student education, graduate education, GME, CME, postdocs).
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, staffing, and resources at scale.
Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory processes (LCME, ACGME) and experience guiding programs through accreditation cycles.
Experience within Stanford Medicine or comparable top-tier academic medical center.
Proficiency with educational technology, digital learning platforms, and data analytics.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism in education.
Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.
Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.
Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, .
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.
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