Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs serves in an administrative position under the general direction and with the delegated authority of the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SOGS). This position provides leadership in achieving and maintaining excellence in the student affairs of the School and College.

• Oversees graduate student affairs to promote an exceptional learning experience for our students. Serves as the principal assistant to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies to insure resources requisite to the achievement of student goals and objectives are made available to academic departments, schools, and faculties, facilitating overall student experience. Serves as school liaison for activities related to Student Affairs. Some travel required.
  
  

20%

• Assists the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies in communicating planning and polices related to student affairs; and in identifying problems and outlining potential solutions, including the analyses required to present alternatives and supporting justification.
  
  

10%

• Provides school-wide professional development for all students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in SOGS: develops School-wide professional development programming; presents professional development at orientation; schedules professional development workshops and seminars; and helps all students with career development - CV writing, interview skills.
  
  

30%

• Director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for SOGS.
  
  

10%

• Participates in education research activities, including submitting grants that build the education infrastructure, support education research, or support graduate training.
  
  

20%

• Dean’s Office liaison for SOGS student-led committees (e.g., GSA); SOGS representative on MMC Commencement and Convocation Committees; SOGS representative to the Association of Minority Health Professions Schools (AMHPS); Fulbright Program Advisor for students and Fullbright Liaison for faculty; SOGS Alumni Liaison; Chair, SOGS Admissions and Recruitment Committee and Liaison to MMC Admissions; Chair, SOGS Scholarship Committee and Awards Committee and SOGS representative on MMC Scholarship Task Force- includes selection for annual Harold D. West, PhD Distinguished Award; Member, SOGS Executive Committee
  
  

10%

• Performs other related duties as assigned, including teaching as needed.
  
  

=100%

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to expertly handle multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be well-organized and pay attention to details.
• Must be able to take the lead when needed and be a self-starter.
• Must possess experience working in an academic medical center environment
• Must possess the computer skills and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and concepts, including use of electronic resources such as Dropbox, Adobe, Zoom, and Trello.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to handle confidential data.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Doctorate in a field related to health science education and demonstrated ability to work with individuals in many segments of the academic community is required. Preference will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated ability to work with individuals in the academic community.
  
  

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands

• Usual office environment.
• Manual dexterity
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time