Deirdre G Reddix, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Flint, Mi, Us

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

Provides senior leadership and strategic support in the concentrated areas of Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs & Diversity for Oakland University School of Medicine. Provides faculty and staff human resources administration for the School of Medicine, including conflict resolution and mediation. Ensures the professional and career development of faculty through the development, auditing and regulation of academic medical career awareness and planning. Leads efforts that advance signature… Show more Provides senior leadership and strategic support in the concentrated areas of Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs & Diversity for Oakland University School of Medicine. Provides faculty and staff human resources administration for the School of Medicine, including conflict resolution and mediation. Ensures the professional and career development of faculty through the development, auditing and regulation of academic medical career awareness and planning. Leads efforts that advance signature diversity programs and initiatives that align with the School’s broad definition of diversity and its commitment to creating an inclusive academic and patient-centered care environment. Oversees intervention, mediation and conflict resolution guidance for administrators, clinical department chairs and program directors on faculty human resources issues involving both Oakland University based and Beaumont based faculty. Show less

Rochester, Michigan

Rochester, Michigan

Provides senior leadership and strategic support in the concentrated areas of Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs & Diversity for Oakland University School of Medicine. Provides faculty and staff human resources administration for the School of Medicine, including conflict resolution and mediation. Ensures the professional and career development of faculty through the development, auditing and regulation of academic medical career awareness and planning. Leads efforts that advance signature… Show more Provides senior leadership and strategic support in the concentrated areas of Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs & Diversity for Oakland University School of Medicine. Provides faculty and staff human resources administration for the School of Medicine, including conflict resolution and mediation. Ensures the professional and career development of faculty through the development, auditing and regulation of academic medical career awareness and planning. Leads efforts that advance signature diversity programs and initiatives that align with the School’s broad definition of diversity and its commitment to creating an inclusive academic and patient-centered care environment. Oversees intervention, mediation and conflict resolution guidance for administrators, clinical department chairs and program directors on faculty human resources issues involving both Oakland University based and Beaumont based faculty. Show less

Rochester, Michigan

Provides senior leadership and strategic support in the concentrated areas of Faculty and Academic Affairs, and provides faculty human resources administration for over 1400 faculty within the School of Medicine, including conflict resolution and mediation, national recruitment, continuous hiring, orientation, evaluation and training.

Oakland University

 Provided senior leadership in implementing faculty affairs functions. Served as the School of Medicine’s chief liaison with the Provost's Office, Academic Human Resources, University Human Resources and the General Counsel's Office on all faculty matters and worked collaboratively with other divisions within the university on planning, implementation and assessment of faculty. Facilitated the dispute resolution process between administration and faculty; including providing leadership and… Show more  Provided senior leadership in implementing faculty affairs functions. Served as the School of Medicine’s chief liaison with the Provost's Office, Academic Human Resources, University Human Resources and the General Counsel's Office on all faculty matters and worked collaboratively with other divisions within the university on planning, implementation and assessment of faculty. Facilitated the dispute resolution process between administration and faculty; including providing leadership and recommendations for corrective measure on faculty affairs matters when applicable.  Oversaw and managed all operations of faculty affairs; including the appointment, promotion and tenure process. Developed, directed and coordinated various school-wide, departmental and ad hoc committees. Managed the process of reviewing all applications for faculty appointments; trained all committee members, faculty, and department chairs on policies and requirements.  Established and implemented all faculty affairs programs aimed specifically at professional development including; the annual review process, qualitative feedback, performance rating scales, competencies, goals and mentoring programs that are essential to successful faculty professional and career development. Developed and executed School of Medicine policies and procedures consistent with LCME accreditation requirements and standards. Ensures compliance with all LCME, AAMC, Oakland University and Beaumont Health System policies, procedures and external employment laws and regulations relating to faculty employment and faculty retention. Show less

Flint

Served as the Chief Human Resource Officer for the City of Flint, Michigan. Directed and supervised the a staff of 14 employees, who were tasked with labor relations, employee relations, contract negotiations, grievance resolutions, personnel policy, staff recruitment, payroll administration, wage and salary administration, unemployment compensation, and training and development.  Coordinated activities and negotiated collective bargaining agreements serving as the chief spokesperson with… Show more Served as the Chief Human Resource Officer for the City of Flint, Michigan. Directed and supervised the a staff of 14 employees, who were tasked with labor relations, employee relations, contract negotiations, grievance resolutions, personnel policy, staff recruitment, payroll administration, wage and salary administration, unemployment compensation, and training and development.  Coordinated activities and negotiated collective bargaining agreements serving as the chief spokesperson with the City’s bargaining units. Represented the City at bargaining sessions and prepared proposed contract language for new and/or existing contracts. Assisted in the coordination and facilitation of the reorganization of city services to better reflect expenditures related to the declining revenues of a distressed urban city involving over 1000 unionized employees; including succession planning, staff reduction programs & procedures. Provided counsel and support in the application of employee and labor relations’ policies and procedures in line with federal, state and local laws, and ensured consistency and integration with the mission and values of the current administration. Participated in the City’s budget and strategic planning process. Created Diversity Action Plans to address areas of opportunity throughout the organization and implemented diversity education/sensitivity training.  Authored the facilitator’s guide for the city’s management and supervisory training program. Show less

Flint, Michigan

Assisted the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the offices of Human Resources and the Employee Health Clinic.  Provided guidance to management on Personnel, Employee & Labor Relations issues; supervised the technical and professional staff engaged in human resources and clinic functions. As directed provided training to supervisors and employees in interpersonal skills to facilitate a cooperativespirit for… Show more Assisted the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the offices of Human Resources and the Employee Health Clinic.  Provided guidance to management on Personnel, Employee & Labor Relations issues; supervised the technical and professional staff engaged in human resources and clinic functions. As directed provided training to supervisors and employees in interpersonal skills to facilitate a cooperativespirit for a more efficient and fair utilization of staff (Total Quality Management). Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy Education, Educational Leadership

The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership is designed to develop individuals who can provide leadership to educational practice in the 21st.

Post Masters Certification In Higher Education Administration, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Arts (Ma), Organizational Leadership & Management