Seana van Buren
Assistant Dean for Administration & Chief of Staff @Uc Berkeley School Of Public Health
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Dean for Administration & Chief of Staff @Uc Berkeley School Of Public Health
Serve as a senior advisor, consultant, and strategic thought-partner to the Dean and his cabinet members, often in relation to highly sensitive and/or political situations. Manage delicate negotiations on behalf of the Dean. Lead recruitment efforts for all positions reporting to the Dean; advise on and execute changes to organizational structures. Provide in-depth and complex data analyses across a broad spectrum of programs, policies, and initiatives. Respond to crisis situations and manage business resumption and recovery activities, ensuring strong internal communications to all stakeholders- Accountable for the school’s human resources function. Support the Dean in all related decision-making and approvals, for a staff workforce of 160+ people, including position control, salary setting and equity, reclassification, retention, succession planning, involuntary separations, and employee/labor relations activities. Partner with central offices to carry out day-to-day HR activities consistent with the school\'s values. Lead staff workforce development and satisfaction efforts, including compensation strategy, performance management, learning & development, and recognition initiatives and programs- Manage the Director of Academic Personnel and the Director of Communications, Marketing, & Events to achieve results through subordinate teams of professionals- Manage physical space assignments and usage across the school, including locations in 10 different campus and commercial buildings. Manage research space inventory and survey data, for the purpose of indirect cost recovery. Oversee the school’s Facilities Management Team to coordinate day-to-day facility needs and issues, building operations, physical moves, and capital projects- Oversee the operation and administration of the Dean\'s Office, including supervision of the Dean\'s executive assistant and senior organizational consultant, to ensure an efficient, effective, and quality operation.
EDUCATION
Monterey Peninsula College
AA, University Studies
University of California, Berkeley
BA, English, Linguistics
ABOUT SEANA VAN BUREN
Senior chief administrative officer and chief of staff with 20+ years of progressive leadership roles at the University of California, Berkeley. Broad and deep administrative operations experience; recognized success in designing, implementing, and managing a highly complex start-up shared services organization. Expertise in strategic planning, project management, change management, and process improvement- Trusted advisor and partner to senior campus leaders, having influenced decision-making and the setting of strategic direction relative to numerous academic and administrative initiatives- Proficient in administrative and financial management, including human resources/academic personnel and sponsored project administration; adept at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations- Excellent communicator with the demonstrated ability to form and maintain trusting relationships, achieve results through influence, lead change, and solve complex problems relative to a variety of functional areas - Recognized for collaborative and facilitative leadership and teamwork, flexibility and adaptability, and outstanding service to the organization
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