Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs, Office of Medical Education
About The Position
The office of Student & Academic Affairs is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs (ADSAA). This role supports students from entry to graduation, promoting academic, social, and emotional well-being. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean, the ADSAA oversees services critical to student success, including academic counseling, student engagement, wellness, and professional development. Key responsibilities: Manage wellness initiatives and training in health, safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and HIPAA to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Coordinate academic and career counseling, track student progress, and ensure access to resources. Lead student engagement efforts and facilitate co-curricular activities. Serve on curriculum and academic committees as related to the medical student academic and career programs. Guide career advising and mentorship initiatives. Plan and coordinate meetings, training, and student programming including but not limited to orientation, White Coat, Commencement, and other social events.
Requirements
- Terminal Degree (MD or DO) or a related field
- Strong interpersonal, communication, project management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary environment
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of relevant working with medical students or in a health-related educational environment is strongly preferred
- Experience with student wellness programs, academic progress monitoring, and career advising
- Familiarity with residency application processes (ERAS, NRMP) and compliance standards (such as LCME)
Responsibilities
- Manage wellness initiatives and training in health, safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and HIPAA to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate academic and career counseling, track student progress, and ensure access to resources.
- Lead student engagement efforts and facilitate co-curricular activities.
- Serve on curriculum and academic committees as related to the medical student academic and career programs.
- Guide career advising and mentorship initiatives.
- Plan and coordinate meetings, training, and student programming including but not limited to orientation, White Coat, Commencement, and other social events.
Benefits
- Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
