Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Wellbeing - School of Medicine

About the role

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Wellbeing, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Wellbeing oversees the academic progress of all students, including those who are remediating or struggling in their academic program. They also handle Student Mistreatment issues and Title IX responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall strategy, structure, guidance, and leadership for the effective planning, implementation, and functioning of services that support students who are remediating and struggling in their academic program.
• Develops and implements standards, programs, policies and procedures consistent with school requirements and needs.
• Serves as a principal contact for the Office of Student Affairs and Wellbeing and the chairs of the medical education committees, and answers questions about procedures and policies.
• Reports to the Student Performance Review Committee (SPRC) on academic progress of all students.
• Covers ongoing assessment and reporting on programmatic and student learning outcomes and impact of the Office of Student Affairs and Wellbeing services.
• Oversees the administration and management of academic and non-academic violations of the Student Code of Academic and Professional Integrity.
• Oversees the Title IX and student mistreatment coordinator for the HMSOM and establishes policies and procedures to support the responsibilities of this role.
• Maintains strong connections with campus offices including library, health services, accessibility services, etc. to connect students to appropriate resources.
• Serve as a co-collaborator on critical student need areas such as accessibility, wellness, conduct, psychological services, and identifying and responding to students of concern and creating a community of care.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• MD/DO or PhD in Education, Higher Education Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or other tertiary educational administration field.
• Minimum of 3+ years in higher education administration and has a passion for working with students.
• Experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education.
• Experience supervising educational professionals serving students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in higher education support services (academic, enrollment knowledge or services, disability or wellness services).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and has attention to detail.
• An understanding of, ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, ability, military, religious, sexual orientation and gender identity backgrounds of medical students, faculty and staff.
• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
• Doctoral Degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or another tertiary educational administration field.
• Familiarity with specific medical school resources (e.g. AAMC) and regulations: State, Federal, and LCME.
• Experience with remediation strategies specific to undergraduate medical education.

Pay

Minimum rate of $217,464.00 Annually

Schedule

ShiftDay

Status

Full Time with Benefits