Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions and Associate Professor/Full Professor

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking an outstanding faculty member to join the leadership team as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions, reporting to the Vice Dean for Medical Education and the Department Chair as applicable. This position leads, directs, and oversees the Office of Student Affairs, which includes student affairs, admissions, and financial aid. This key leader of the undergraduate medical education program is responsible for ensuring LCME compliance in these areas and for the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process for student success programs, including mentoring, career and academic advising, Match outcomes, and student wellbeing. This position is also responsible for the CQI process for medical school admissions and student recruitment. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions has the following primary responsibilities, but not limited to:

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and the credentials that merit appointment at the rank of associate or full professor are required.
A Florida medical license or eligibility for Florida licensure is preferred. Board eligibility or certification is also preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in undergraduate medical school education required.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in medical student affairs and medical student recruitment preferred.
A Florida medical license or eligibility for Florida licensure is preferred. Board eligibility or certification is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of medical student recruitment, matriculation, retention, and promotion, student services, financial aid, student records, and student activities.
Develop, maintain, and implement medical student affairs policies and procedures and oversee the proper implementation of University-wide policies and procedures for students.
Provide academic, professional, and student wellness support services for students.
Lead career and professional advising and mentorship programs, including guidance throughout the residency application/Match process for students.
Ensure establishment of a student culture and learning environment where students learn to respect differences, exercise leadership, and take responsibility for their actions.
Oversee academic societies and coaching programs for students.
Collaborate with the Office of Medical Education leadership on policies and procedures to ensure an inclusive and safe learning environment.
Provide expertise and remain up to date in the areas of Student Affairs and Admissions to help achieve the COM’s strategic goals.
Review program operations and implementation of the policies and procedures of the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions to ensure that the programs, policies, and procedures achieve set goals.
Serve as primary contact for students facing academic, professional, personal, and/or financial challenges and refer students to appropriate resources.
Develop and provide coaching training sessions to faculty and staff to enhance student support services.
Develop and lead professional identity formation activities for students.
Deliver the AAMC Careers in Medicine curriculum, in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
Lead reflective student activities related to professionalism.
Oversee all aspects of the Medical Student Admissions Cycle, “Admissions Interview Day,” and administrative components of the admissions process.
Responsible for maintaining and updating the Admissions Handbook with the Director of Admissions.
Deliver presentations and participate in activities related to the Office of Student Affairs, including during the Medical Student Admissions Cycle.
Oversee, attend, and assist in planning Student Affairs events including Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, and Graduation with the Senior Director of Student Affairs and Student Services.
Collaborate with FAU Counseling and Psychological Services in continued implementation of mental health counseling programs specific for medical students.
Oversee the implementation of the school’s student governance structure and provide ongoing support and review of this structure.
Oversee personnel, processes, and budgets within the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions.
Collaborate with other Colleges within the University to develop Pathway Programs.
Ensure maintenance of an effective system for provision of health services to students.
Represent the medical profession to students and serve as a role model.
Serve as the public liaison to internal and external constituents and represent the medical education program at events.
Lead ongoing continuous quality improvement processes for the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions.
Ensure that all appropriate criteria are met for medical education program LCME accreditation/reaccreditation with respect to Student Affairs and Admissions.
Represent the Vice Dean for Medical Education when appropriate.
Serve in any additional roles as determined by the Vice Dean for Medical Education to further support the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions.