Assistant Dean, Student Success

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 128,000 - 149,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) seeks an Assistant Dean of Student Success to lead student success, conduct, and professionalism initiatives within the College of Medicine's Office of Academic Affairs. This role partners with university and clinical sites to support medical students’ academic and professional development.

The position oversees coaching, advising, and the residency match process, ensuring timely reviews and alignment with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Experience in student affairs/administration in higher education.
Advising and counseling students academically and professionally.
Knowledge of NRMP/Match processes and residency placement policies.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain student conduct and professionalism standards across the college.
Develop relationships with Medical Education and Academic Advisors to support student success.
Lead residency application and Match processes and ensure policy compliance.
Oversee the Badging Program and contribute to admissions/interviews as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student affairs

Academic advising

Residency match process

Curriculum development

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED's core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Type

Position Type Admin/Professional

Department

Department COM Academic Affairs

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade MN14

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) College of Medicine, Office of Academic Affairs

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Assistant Dean, Student Success, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. Lead programs and initiatives that empower medical students to thrive academically and professionally, overseeing student success, conduct, and professionalism efforts in collaboration with university and clinical partners.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $127,968 - $149,296, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA )
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Assistant Dean of Student Success is responsible for engaging with students in all phases that lead to the successful completion of the medical degree program. This position provides direct administrative leadership for activities related to medical student conduct and professionalism processes within the medical school. Interacts internally with university shared service units and departments and externally with clinical sites.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Student Conduct and Professionalism:

Establish and maintain student conduct and professionalism standards for the college, create a robust coaching program, the Professionalism Success Team, focused on professionalism and conduct issues, and implement and enforce standards. Oversee and manage reporting of student misconduct or unprofessional behavior, ensures timely review, documentation, and resolution in accordance with institutional policies and accreditation standards. Collaborate with Student Services, medical education leadership, faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners to address professionalism concerns, guide appropriate follow-up actions, and support a learning environment that upholds the behavioral and ethical expectations of the medical profession.

Academic and Career Advising:

Develop and maintain relationships with the Office of Medical Education, Learning Center and Academic and Career Advisors while managing a robust plan designed to advise students academically and identify students in need of academic support. Serve as career advisor to M1-M4 students assisting students in negotiating the complexities of elective choice, specialty choice and match. Participate in class meetings and other events related to academic success. Lead the Academic Success Team program, which includes basic scientists and clinical faculty who coach/counsel students identified at academic risk.

Residency Applications and Match:

Participate in all NRMP /Match-related processes to ensure medical students meet national requirements, adhere to timelines, and understand critical policies governing residency placement. In concert with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, will ensure all policies and practices related to residency application and placement are updated yearly to the current standards across all matching specialties and programs. Provide student support throughout Match Week, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely resolution of issues that may affect student outcomes. Contribute to the creation, review, and quality assurance of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), a high‑stakes document essential to residency selection and institutional reputation.

Administrative Oversight:

Oversee the Badging Program, a pioneering program that awards badges to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate exceptional initiative by acquiring extracurricular, specialized knowledge and skills in areas of focus. May participate in admissions interviews and serve on other committees.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O.
Minimum five years’ experience with students in higher education student personnel/administration.
Five years’ experience with residency match process preferred; curriculum development, advising or counseling experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Board certified

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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