Associate Dean for Students

Albert Einstein College of Medicine•New York, NY

7h•$300,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Albert Einstein College of Medicine seeks an experienced leader in student affairs and student life to serve as the Associate Dean for Students (ADS) to provide strategic leadership, administration and oversight for all student functions within the medical school. This role is responsible for fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes academic success, professional development, and personal well-being for medical students. Collaboration across academic affairs, admissions, registrar, financial aid, wellness, and community engagement and outreach offices to create a supportive, and high-performing learning environment is an important part of the role. The ADS serves as a key member of the medical education leadership team and ensures compliance with student -related accreditation standards. The Associate Dean for Students will be an accomplished leader , educator and trained physician. The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrative leader with a distinguished track record in student and/or academic affairs, innovation, and scholarship. Experience in training and mentoring the next generation of physicians and physicians-scientists is highly desired.

Requirements

MD, DO degree or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs, medical education, graduate medical education, or academic administration at a high-performing school of medicine or relevant academic institution.
Must possess relevant experience in leading or contributing to an LCME and/or MSCHE accreditation process.
Familiarity with medical student assessment, promotion processes, and residency applications
Experience contributing to an LCME and/or MSCHE accreditation process
Understanding of compliance issues (FERPA, ADA, student records), data-driven
Collaborative relationship-building skills, with an ability to successfully partner and build consensus with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Excellent communication and listening skills; able to unite, inspire and build consensus amongst a diverse group of students, faculty and staff
National presence, such as participation in the AAMC

Nice To Haves

Experience in training and mentoring the next generation of physicians and physicians/scientists is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and oversight for the Office of Students, Office of Student Life, and Learning Communities including managing staff, budget, and programs
Develop and implement student and academic affairs policies, procedures, and infrastructure in alignment with the school’s mission, values, and accreditation standards
Chair the Committee on Student Promotion and Professional Standards
Serve on relevant educational committees to integrate student affairs with curricular and academic affairs
Participate in institutional strategic planning and quality improvement activities related to student life, wellness, and professional development
Act as primary entry point of support for students, addressing academic, personal, professional, and financial issues
Counsel students on career planning
Oversee the residency application process: writing or supervising MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation), coordinating with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), and advising on match strategies
Monitor students’ well-being and direct or refer to wellness, counseling, and health services as appropriate
Ensure accommodations for students with disabilities; liaise with accessibility offices
Guide students through academic progress, remediation, professionalism concerns, and promotions/dismissals processes
Oversee student governance, and student organizations
With oversight from the SADME, lead planning and execution of key student events: Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, Commencement, etc
Support student extracurricular enrichment (e.g., research, community service)
Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards (e.g., LCME, MSCHE) and participate in accreditation reviews and self-studies
Maintain and update the Student Handbook and other policy documents.
Provide institutional representation in national medical education and student affairs organizations (e.g., AAMC Group on Student Affairs), as relevant
Collect, analyze, and use student data (academic performance, wellness, satisfaction) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
Lead or support relevant aspects of MD program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
Mentor and develop assistant deans, directors, and student affairs staff
Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive
Self-reflective and aware of his/her limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement
Highest personal and professional ethics and integrity
Accessibility, approachability and empathy for students
Mission-driven and connects deeply with the mission and values of Einstein and Montefiore Einstein
Determination and resilience with a hands-on leadership style
Goal-oriented with the drive to achieve performance objectives
Social intelligence, successfully navigates and influences key stakeholders across a matrixed academic and healthcare umbrella organization
Facilitates change with a clear perspective on the future of education and training
Advocates for students, faculty, and staff
Establishes a welcoming and dynamic Office of Students
Ability to address students' best interests
Ability to respond to student feedback