ASSOCIATE DEAN / SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADMISSIONS

Associate Dean / Senior Associate Dean Of Student Affairs And Admissions

Reporting to the School of Medicine Dean, the Associate Dean / Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Admissions supervises and directs the staff and budget of the programs under the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions, and is responsible for implementing policies and programming to support medical student academic progress from admissions to graduation. This includes student academic support, student advising, the learning environment, career development, and student wellness initiatives.

Core Duties (Associate Dean / Senior Associate Dean) :

• Leads student affairs programs in accordance with school policies, governmental regulations, and institutional accreditation requirements to ensure that programs align with the goals and objectives of the UTRGV School of Medicine and its medical education program.
• Oversees the staff and departmental budget of student affairs to implement programs that promote medical student academic progress, to include student counseling, career advising, mentoring, professionalism, and student wellness.
• Works collaboratively with medical students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership to foster a positive learning environment. This includes direct support and counsel to the Optimal Learning Environment Committee.
• Responsible for the development of policies and procedures and maintains a current student website for the student affairs programs.
• Oversees medical student events such as Orientation, Graduation, White coat ceremony, Match Day, and alumni relation activities.
• Provides support for student government / student organizations.
• Supervises the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and oversees the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Student Wellness, and the Office of Medical Student Academic Support.
• Oversees all matters of student conduct, including protocols, procedures, and necessary decision-making.
• Works closely with the University's Office of the Registrar.
• Serves as the institutional representative for student affairs in UTRGV SOM's LCME accreditation process as assigned by the Dean.
• Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• This position will be a 1.0 FTE with a percentage of time dedicated to Associate Dean / Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Admissions duties and the remainder of time dedicated to faculty duties in the selected candidate's discipline as outlined in the MOA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additional Core Duties (Senior Associate Dean) :
• Oversee the students' residency application process including the generation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
• Oversees all aspects of student enrollment services including Admissions and Recruitment, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, Graduation, and Alumni relations.
• Oversees yearly student awards and recognitions.
• Maintains an understanding of crisis management and serves as the primary contact for medical students regarding sensitive and confidential matters, counseling, and intervention efforts.
• Works closely with the Student Accessibility Office to understand and implement reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Supports student advancement in the curriculum in collaboration with the Medical Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee (MSEPC).
• Achieves and maintains a high level of professional development by attending conferences and facilitating ongoing education of the faculty and staff regarding student affairs and student life issues.
• As applicable, performs clinical duties as outlined by department chair.

Supervision Received :

Reports to the School of Medicine Dean or his / her designee, and the corresponding department chair in faculty role; and works closely with the Associate Dean for Educational Affairs.

Supervision Given :

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education :

Associate Dean : Terminal degree in a related field from an accredited University.

Senior Associate Dean : MD, DO, PhD or EdD in a related field or equivalent from an accredited University.

Preferred Education :

N / A

Licenses / Certifications :

None.

Required Experience :

Associate Dean / Senior Associate Dean : Six (6) years of related increasingly responsible professional experience.

Preferred Experience :

Senior Associate Dean : Experience in undergraduate medical education with at least five years in an education administration role.

Equipment :

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions :

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other :

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities :

N / A

Employment Category :

Full-Time

Minimum Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date :

12 / 01 / 2025

Grant Funded Position :

No

EEO Statement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following :

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.

We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and / or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information :

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.