Associate Dean, Office of Ignatian Mission in Medicine

Saint Louis University • SLU Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The inaugural Associate Dean for the Office of Ignatian Mission in Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (SLU SOM) is a key leadership position responsible for defining and implementing the strategies and initiatives to assess, cultivate, and advance our mission-driven culture in the School of Medicine. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Medical Affairs/Dean of the School of Medicine, the Associate Dean will play a pivotal role in shaping the embodiment of our mission throughout the academic and research environments for learners, faculty and staff, through articulation and implementation of a clear strategic plan with defined, measurable goals, tangible outcomes and accountability mechanisms to ensure long-term success. As a leader in SLU SOM, the Associate Dean will have the full support of the Dean and SLU SOM leadership, and will intersect with all areas of the University and the communities we serve, including SSM Health, our healthcare delivery network, and collaborators in the region. This position may permit another clinical, research, educational or administrative role. Any clinical position would be contingent on successful employment and credentialing with SSM Health and would be wholly employed by SSM Health as part of the SLUCare Physician Group.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of clinical, educational, and/or administrative experience, preferably in a large academic medicine environment.
• Graduate level preparation (MD, DO, JD, EdD, PhD) is mandatory.
• Experience in a medical school setting is required.
• Knowledge of Title IX, Title II, Title VI and Title VII and other federal legislation concerning equal opportunity and equity in education is important.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with community engagement, advisory boards and local health contexts is highly valued.
• Dynamic, innovative, visible servant leader, who can engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical Skills and Data-Driven Focus.
• Flexible, yet decisive style and politically savvy.
• Understanding of the Culture of Higher Education.
• Understanding of Organizational Change.
• Technical Mastery of Inclusivity and Community Engagement Issues.
• Strong commitment to SLU SOM's mission and Catholic, Jesuit values of cura personalis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Dean, department chairs, and other senior leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan for the advancement of the mission, goals, and structure of the Office of Ignatian Mission in Medicine (OIMM) to further enhance our mission-driven culture in the School of Medicine.
• Provide visionary leadership to enhance the engagement, inclusivity and belonging amongst the learners, faculty, and staff of the School of Medicine.
• Develop and implement initiatives designed to enhance the quality, diversity, and impact of educational programming, faculty, staff and student support and well-being, and community engagement in the School of Medicine.
• Align the inclusivity, community engagement, wellness and pathways activities of the School of Medicine to continue and enhance the work we are already doing and identify new and innovative opportunities for learners, faculty, and staff and the partners and community populations we serve.
• Advance the cause of wellness for SOM constituents (faculty, staff, and learners) by collaborating with an active Wellness Task Force to assess and implement initiatives leveraging the resources of the Office of Ignatian Mission in Medicine to enhance wellness across our community.
• Support student engagement in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs and Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, oversight of a mobile health outreach van and collaborating with internal and external partners to address community needs.
• Support learners, faculty, and staff through affinity/interest groups and employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Coordinate Mission Ambassadors throughout the SOM learning environment.
• Participate in accreditation of educational and mission programs.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• Accommodations for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree