Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Admissions

Charles R. Drew University•Los Angeles, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Charles R. Drew University (CDU) is seeking an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions to manage and assist with the implementation of the programmatic operations of Admissions in the Office of Medical Student Affairs for the CDU Medical School. CDU, founded in 1966 in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles, is dedicated to addressing inadequate medical care and providing equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students. It offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi and is deeply invested in its local and regional community through various partnerships and programs aimed at providing equitable healthcare resources.

Requirements

Doctorate (M.D. or Ph.D.) from a regionally accredited university.
Academic credentials appropriate for appointment to the COM faculty, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
A minimum of two years of experience as a member of a medical school admissions committee.
Leadership experience with demonstrated skill in staff supervision, team building and personnel and program management.
Knowledge of and commitment to the unique mission of CDU.
Working knowledge of general CDU and COM policy and procedures, and AAMC standards for student admission.
Strong interpersonal skills and mature judgment sufficient to ensure efficient collaboration and liaison with diverse constituencies at all functional levels.
Ability to motivate, train and supervise others.
Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks concurrently while tracking and meeting deadlines.
Strong communication and program assessment abilities, with demonstrated verbal, presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Compliance with current CDU Covid-19 requirements.

Nice To Haves

Occasional stooping.
Frequent standing.
Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

Responsibilities

Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of application management including the electronic preparation and maintenance of all applicant files (AMCAS, Supplemental, Interview Rating and Screening Forms, acknowledge receipt of application fees, and related documents) for the CDU Medical School.
Oversees and is responsible for coordinating initial screening of all applicants and processing changes in admissions and student records for the CDU Medical School.
Oversees the process all data entry and paperless admissions system using various software packages and systems for the CDU Medical School.
Oversees the preparation of letters and electronic communication for admissions decisions for the CDU Medical School.
Oversees the creation of the admissions calendar and coordination of the logistics for Admissions Events including activities for the admissions committee and recruitment.
Oversees and coordinate activities for recruiting events and welcoming new students.
Oversee the operations of the Admissions Committee and serves as an ex-officio member of the Admissions Committee of the CDU Medical School.
Serve on various academic program committees and sub-committees pertaining to the College of Medicine.
Attend and represent the College of Medicine or University at local and national meetings related to admissions.
Ensure that all accreditation requirements and reports relative to admissions are met, including LCME and WASC.
Comply with and keep up to date admissions policies and procedures for the CDU Medical School.
Participate in the Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee to ensure interface of student admissions and educational affairs.