Assistant Director Academic Affairs Operations, Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Boston University•Boston, MA

7d•$71,925 - $93,375

About The Position

The Assistant Director Academic Affairs Operations provides oversight of the Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Academic Affairs office, including predoctoral and postdoctoral 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 position monitors predoctoral students’ academic progress, ensures students know and meet graduation requirements, and notifies administration and relevant faculty of academic or disciplinary sanctions. It also oversees department-hosted curriculum meetings, monitors outcomes data, and keeps the Assistant Dean informed of those outcomes. The Assistant Director sets priorities for office staff, including work-study students; updates school-wide academic policies and related materials; and provides backup support for other office staff as needed. Other duties may be assigned by the academic dean.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the Academic Affairs office and its administrative duties.
Oversee predoctoral and postdoctoral academic curricula, student performance, and related outcomes.
Serve as the administrative liaison for academic and curriculum meetings, the 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 students’ academic or disciplinary sanctions.
Set priorities for office staff, including work-study students.
Monitor outcomes data and keep the Assistant Dean informed of outcomes.
Provide administrative oversight of department-hosted curriculum meetings.
Update school-wide academic policies and materials, including handbooks, exam policies, and promotions guidelines.
Provide backup support for other office staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the academic dean.