Associate Dean - Admissions

Saint Louis University•SLU Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Louis University (SLU), a prestigious Catholic university founded in 1818, is seeking an Associate Dean of Admissions. This senior faculty position will report to the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education and be a key member of the medical school leadership team. The Associate Dean will oversee and manage the admissions and recruitment operations for the Office of Admissions, ensuring alignment with the School of Medicine’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives. This role is instrumental in guiding the selection of future medical leaders and promoting educational innovation and scholarship in medical education. The selected candidate is expected to advance in faculty ranks through scholarly activities, teaching, and service. The position requires an estimated 0.6 FTE commitment.

Requirements

MD degree
Board certification in their appropriate medical specialty
Good standing with state and local licensing and credentialing boards
At least 5 years of experience in undergraduate medical education (UME)
Strong commitment to SLU’s mission of the School of Medicine in pursuit of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, public speaking, analytical, and computer skills
Ability to maintain the strictest standards regarding confidentiality of all student and applicant information
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines and be detail-oriented, with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently in a timely manner
Ability to remain free of outside influence in the selection process of future School of Medicine students

Nice To Haves

Rank of Associate Professor and Professor (tenure or non-tenure track)
Previous UME leadership experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior advisor to the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and as a member of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine (SLU SOM) leadership team.
Provide oversight of all activities involved with the recruitment, screening, and selection of SLU SOM MD program applicants.
Represent SLU SOM on a national basis and oversee any off-campus events sponsored by SLU SOM MD Admissions for the purposes of marketing and recruitment.
Serve as a spokesperson for SLU SOM MD program to premedical advisors, educational institutions, and the broader academic community.
Champion a welcoming applicant experience, ensuring all candidates encounter respect and transparency throughout the admissions process, along with timely, accurate, and effective communication.
May involve travel and planning for various marketing and recruiting events.
Evaluate and assess the admissions program on an annual basis by collecting, analyzing, and reporting admissions and matriculation data to support decision-making, institutional reporting, and continuous improvement.
Manage and supervise admissions personnel for all day-to-day functions.
Direct all components of the admissions cycle, including application review, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and matriculation processes.
Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship, and oversight of the recruitment and retention of all screeners, interviewers, and committee members, including faculty and students.
Chair the Executive Admissions Committee (EAC).
Chair the Assessment Subcommittee to the EAC.
Participate in the Pathways and Steering Subcommittees to the EAC.
Ensure full compliance with internal policies, and all accreditation-related, regulatory, and legal standards.
Oversee the budget and finances of the Office of Admissions.
Attend appropriate non-admissions UME-related committee meetings as Ex-Officio.
Collaborate with other members of the UME offices to provide an effective transition from the admissions process to medical school.
Collaborate with students and student leaders on admissions matters.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that are aligned with accreditation standards, guidelines, and educational outcomes in collaboration with Assistant Deans/Associate Deans and faculty.
Serve as a liaison between applicants, Financial Services, and multiple scholarship committees to streamline scholarship and financial aid information.
Use appropriate technology in all functions.
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean of UME.