Assistant/Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Texas Christian University • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Texas Christian University plays a crucial role in supporting students throughout their journey at the Burnett School of Medicine. This position focuses on maximizing student potential by providing essential support services, fostering wellness, and promoting a collegial environment. The role emphasizes the development of professionalism, humanism, and work ethic, while also ensuring that students are prepared for their future careers in medicine.

Requirements

• MD or PhD
• Experience in undergraduate medical education and student development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an Assistant or Associate Dean of Student Affairs in an LCME accredited medical school.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support an academic success program focusing on student academic performance metrics.
• Develop and support a student engagement program, including student government and community service involvement.
• Collaborate with marketing and strategic planning for Commencement and Match Day events.
• Promote diversity and inclusion through programming and events in collaboration with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Facilitate student access to health services, mental health counseling, and wellness facilities.
• Develop and support an integrated career advising program for medical students.
• Create and support a student wellness program with peer mentorship.
• Liaise with Student Affairs leadership on TCU's main campus to address student needs.
• Organize administrative support for Student Progress and Promotion and Student Appeals Committees.
• Aid in writing student-related policies regarding progression and support.
• Oversee compliance of student services with accrediting bodies like LCME.
• Construct standards related to medical student support for the LCME database.
• Supervise all staff within the Office of Student Affairs - Medical School.
• Represent the school at AAMC Group on Student Affairs and attend relevant conferences.
• Coordinate student education on ERAS, NRMP, and Match-related services.
• Ensure compliance with national, school, and university policies in student affairs.
• Manage the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
• Manage the budget for the Office of Student Affairs - Medical School.
• Implement additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Dean or Dean.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree