Job Summary

The Assistant Dean of Student Advancement is a leadership position focusing on student success. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Medical Education, the Assistant Dean of Student Advancement will serve as the strategic and operational champion to enhance student success by developing and implementing student success and advisement strategies to advance learning, engagement, retention, and program completion. The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Academic Deans, the Associate Dean of Student Services, and the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness to support student development, academic achievement, and the College's mission and values.

Position Details

The Assistant Dean of Student Advancement has the following primary responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees the Center for Medical Student Success.
• Publishes and follows policies and procedures on academic standards that include student promotion, retention, and graduation.
• Expert in creating at-risk student intervention plans with timelines, student follow-up, and progress monitoring.
• Documents counseling action plans and summaries.
• Provides or coordinates academic counseling to assist at-risk students in study skills, learning styles, learning resources, and other assistance for academic success.
• Works with the Associate Dean of Medical Education to support continuous improvement by analyzing and interpreting data to identify opportunities and develop strategies to advance academic achievement and student success. Use data to assess the effectiveness of academic and support services and develop team and personnel goals that align with the College's strategic goals.
• Works with the Associate Dean of Student Services to serve as a resource to College faculty and staff in dealing with student issues.
• Directs and oversees the Assistant Dean of Academic and Career Support to identify and work with students having academic difficulties early on in their education.
• Routinely contacts medical students, regular contact with faculty advisors, mentors, colleagues, student services, and college leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive College community and promotes equity for all students in conjunction with school initiatives.
• Create an annual report for Dean's Cabinet at the end of the academic year highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement in the Center for Medical Student Success.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Medical Education.

Position Qualifications

• PhD degree from an accredited institution in Educational Psychology or Student Affairs and Services.
• Previous experience in academic student support or a related field, preferably at a medical school.
• Proven leadership and management qualifications.
• Excitement for and demonstrated success in advancing excellence and innovation in academic student support across the continuum.
• Emotional intelligence and confident action-oriented leadership.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, guide, and encourage new ways of thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work well with faculty and staff.
• Proven commitment to educating the next generation of osteopathic physicians dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism.
• A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service suitable for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor.
• Previous experience as an assistant professor.
• Significant higher education leadership experience, including demonstrated success in the assessment of student learning and accreditation processes.
• Superior organizational, leadership, supervisory, and decision-making skills and a people-centered approach to leadership.
• Experience with advising students on coursework and study skills.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster academic excellence and innovation.
• Strong character and outstanding integrity.
• Critical thinking, anticipatory problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Cooperation, courtesy, and consideration when working with the ACOM Academic Community and with the public.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to complete projects accurately and timely.
• Capability to work independently and as a team member.
• Commitment to embrace diversity to serve a growing medical education community.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems.

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