Assistant Director Academic Affairs Operations, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
About The Position
The Assistant Director provides oversight of the Office of Academic Affairs, including pre- and postdoctoral academic curricula, student performance and related outcomes, and required administrative duties. The role works closely with and reports directly to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. The Assistant Director serves as the administrative liaison for academic and curriculum meetings, the school’s Promotions Committees, and the Academic Conduct Committee. The role monitors predoctoral students’ academic progress, ensures students understand and meet graduation requirements, and notifies administration and relevant faculty about academic or disciplinary sanctions. It also sets priorities for office staff, including work-study students, provides backup support for other office staff as needed, and performs other duties assigned by the academic dean. The Assistant Director monitors outcomes data and keeps the Assistant Dean informed. The role also has administrative oversight of department-hosted curriculum meetings and updates school-wide academic policies, including handbooks, exam policies, and promotions guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience supervising and guiding staff.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an academic setting is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Office of Academic Affairs, including pre- and postdoctoral academic curricula, student performance and related outcomes, and administrative duties.
- Serve as the administrative liaison for academic and curriculum meetings, Promotions Committees, and the Academic Conduct Committee.
- Monitor predoctoral students’ academic progress and ensure students are aware of and meet graduation requirements.
- Notify administration and relevant faculty of student academic or disciplinary sanctions.
- Set priorities for office staff, including work-study students.
- Provide backup support for other office staff as needed.
- Monitor outcomes data and keep the Assistant Dean informed.
- Provide administrative oversight of department-hosted curriculum meetings.
- Update school-wide academic policies, including handbooks, exam policies, and promotions guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the academic dean.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
