Assistant Director, Medical Student Services

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Health savings account (HSA/FSA)

Life & disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University seeks an Assistant Director of Medical Student Services to lead the XUCOM Medical Student Services team, promoting student success and well-being through coordinated advising, support programs, and engagement initiatives.

The role collaborates with faculty and leadership to streamline operations, address student needs, and advance holistic, student-centered education within a Jesuit-centered campus in Cincinnati.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in student services or higher education administration; experience in medical/health professions education preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Ability to manage sensitive student information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student information systems.
• Familiarity with academic support programs, student success initiatives, or wellness programming.

Responsibilities

• Supports medical students’ academic success and well-being through coordination of advising, support services, and programming
• Collaborates with faculty and leadership to address student concerns and promote a supportive learning environment
• Assists in the planning and delivery of student engagement initiatives and co-curricular activities
• Helps manage day-to-day operations of Medical Student Services, ensuring efficient and student-centered processes
• Monitors student progress and connects students to appropriate campus and academic resources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Assistant Director, Medical Student Services to join our XUCOM Medical Student Services team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, student-focused environment and is passionate about contributing to work that makes a meaningful impact. The Assistant Director of Medical Student Services at XUCOM supports student success and well-being by coordinating academic support initiatives, enhancing student engagement, and ensuring efficient delivery of student services. This role collaborates with faculty and leadership to address student needs, streamline operations, and advance the medical school’s mission of holistic, student-centered education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports medical students’ academic success and well-being through coordination of advising, support services, and programming
• Collaborates with faculty and leadership to address student concerns and promote a supportive learning environment
• Assists in the planning and delivery of student engagement initiatives and co-curricular activities
• Helps manage day-to-day operations of Medical Student Services, ensuring efficient and student-centered processes
• Monitors student progress and connects students to appropriate campus and academic resources

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in student services, academic advising, or higher education administration; Experience working in medical or health professions education preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Ability to manage sensitive student information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student information systems
• Familiarity with academic support programs, student success initiatives, or wellness programming

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.

BENEFITS - applies only to full-time positions:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university community. At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution — we are a mission-driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work. Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good. Whether you're applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours. Come be a part of something meaningful.