Heersink School of Medicine - Assistant Dean for Medical Education Administration - Department of Medical Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) seeks a collaborative, strategic, and results-oriented leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Medical Education Administration. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, this position provides executive administrative leadership and operational oversight for all medical education programs and initiatives across the Heersink School of Medicine. The Assistant Dean serves as a key partner to medical education leadership, department chairs, regional deans, faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders to advance the school’s comprehensive medical educational mission. This position is responsible for directing operational strategy, financial management, accreditation activities, continuous quality improvement efforts, personnel administration, and organizational effectiveness to ensure excellence in medical education and compliance with all accreditation standards.

Requirements

M.D./Ph.D., M.D., D.O., Ph.D. or equivalent
The successful candidate must qualify for a faculty appointment in the Heersink School of Medicine (Rank and Tenure Status are commensurate with experience)
Extensive experience in academic administration
Experience collaborating effectively across units, institution, and stakeholder groups

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience of an organizational department, unit, or cross-functional team
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to advancing institutional priorities and supporting organizational goals

Responsibilities

Provide strategic administrative leadership for Medical Education operations, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission, strategic priorities, and accreditation requirements.
Partner with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, faculty leaders, department chairs, regional deans, and other stakeholders to advance educational initiatives, improve operations, and achieve organizational goals.
Direct and oversee operational functions including budget administration, personnel management, compliance, risk management, facilities, and program support across multiple campuses and training sites.
Lead the recruitment, development, performance management, and retention of medical education faculty and staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the development and management of the Medical Education budget, ensuring effective stewardship and allocation of resources to support strategic and operational objectives.
Provide leadership for LCME accreditation activities, ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation standards and timely completion of all required reporting and documentation.
Direct institutional compliance and continuous quality improvement efforts, including implementation of corrective action plans, monitoring outcomes, and maintaining accreditation readiness.
Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning and executing strategic initiatives, quality improvement projects, and operational enhancements that improve educational programs and the student experience.
Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance, accreditation, and student experience data to support assessment, decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, regional campuses, clinical partners, and external stakeholders while serving as an ambassador for the Heersink School of Medicine.