Description
| Position Title | Assistant Dean, Student Success |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Admin/Professional |
| Department | COM Academic Affairs |
| Full or Part Time | Full Time |
| Pay Grade | MN14 |
Position Summary Information
Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) College of Medicine, Office of Academic Affairs
NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Assistant Dean, Student Success, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. Lead programs and initiatives that empower medical students to thrive academically and professionally, overseeing student success, conduct, and professionalism efforts in collaboration with university and clinical partners.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Starting Salary Range: $127,968 – $149,296, commensurate with experience
Department Specific Information
Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
Summary
| The Assistant Dean of Student Success is responsible for engaging with students in all phases that lead to the successful completion of the medical degree program. This position provides direct administrative leadership for activities related to medical student conduct and professionalism processes within the medical school. Interacts internally with university shared service units and departments and externally with clinical sites. |
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Academic and Career Advising: Develop and maintain relationships with the Office of Medical Education, Learning Center and Academic and Career Advisors while managing a robust plan designed to advise students academically and identify students in need of academic support. Serve as career advisor to M1-M4 students assisting students in negotiating the complexities of elective choice, specialty choice and match. Participate in class meetings and other events related to academic success. Lead the Academic Success Team program, which includes basic scientists and clinical faculty who coach/counsel students identified at academic risk.
Residency Applications and Match: Participate in all NRMP/Matchrelated processes to ensure medical students meet national requirements, adhere to timelines, and understand critical policies governing residency placement. In concert with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, will ensure all policies and practices related to residency application and placement are updated yearly to the current standards across all matching specialties and programs. Provide student support throughout Match Week, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely resolution of issues that may affect student outcomes. Contribute to the creation, review, and quality assurance of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), a highstakes document essential to residency selection and institutional reputation.
Administrative Oversight: Oversee the Badging Program, a pioneering program that awards badges to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate exceptional initiative by acquiring extracurricular, specialized knowledge and skills in areas of focus. May participate in admissions interviews and serve on other committees.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O.
- Minimum five years’ experience with medical students in higher education student personnel/administration.
- Five years’ experience with residency match process preferred; curriculum development, advising or counseling experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certified
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
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Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
- Resume
- Statement of Values
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Reference Letter
- Other Document
- Teaching Interests
