Associate Dean for Student Affairs

School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education

Position Summary:

The University of Missouri School of Medicine (MUSOM) seeks a dynamic and experienced Associate Dean for Student Affairs to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, this key role is responsible for the oversight, development, and continuous improvement of student affairs programs and activities across all four years of medical school. This leader will ensure optimal student support, success, and well-being throughout their learning experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of medical education at the MUSOM and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to advance our mission, educational programs, and the overall learning environment for students across all medical education sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Collaboration:

* Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and the medical education leadership team to optimize student experiences and advance educational initiatives.
* Participate in strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts
* Ensure student affairs program alignment with LCME accreditation standards and the institution's strategic goals.
* Oversee on the Medical Student Health Advisory Committee.

Student Support:

* Serve as the primary contact for students requiring personal, financial, and academic support.
* Oversee career advising and counseling initiatives, including residency application processes and Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) generation.
* Facilitate student meetings such as orientations for M1-M4 years, student town halls, and residency application preparation sessions.

Program Management:

* Supervise student recruitment and admissions process and attend admissions committee meetings as an ex-officio member.
* Monitor student status/progress through the curriculum.
* Support student organizations and interest groups.

Policy Development:

* Develop and enforce policies related to student affairs, ensuring timely updates to and timely distribution of the student handbook.
* Oversee learning/testing accommodations and review medical student absences, including leaves of absence.
* Lead student mistreatment training initiatives and respond to student mistreatment reports.

Event Oversight:

* Lead and oversee significant student events such as White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, Honors and Awards Convocation, and Graduation.

Compliance and Well-Being:

* Ensure student compliance with health insurance and immunization requirements.
* Oversee health and wellness programs, leading twice annual meetings with all Missouri medical schools.

Administrative Duties:

* Supervise Registrar and Financial Aid programs, including personnel supporting student affairs activities.
* Attend senior leadership and curriculum committee meetings.
* Submit an annual budget proposal for student affairs programs.
* Represent MUSOM at regional and national medical education meetings.
* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD, EdD, MD, or DO degree
  

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Demonstrated experience in medical school student affairs and support.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of LCME accreditation standards and medical education regulations.
• A strong record of undergraduate medical education leadership
• Demonstrated experience in delivery and improvement of student affairs programs
• Outstanding communication, listening, and counseling skills
• Skill in assessing students in need and in linking them with appropriate resources
• Ability to serve as a strong student advocate as well as an advocate for the public trust
• Effective team, organizational, and leadership skills
• Energetic and dynamic

Nominations, Applications, and Search Process

Nominations, applications and inquiries can be made through our Executive Search Webpage.

If you have further questions, please email our Director of Recruitment, Maria Lopez-Mendez (573) 884-2572

Maria.Lopez-Mendez@health.missouri.edu

Your application should include a letter of interest, a full CV, and contact information of at least five references. Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee, all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

We will be accepting applications until February 28, 2025, and the review of applications and nominations will begin immediately.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.