Director, Student Success (BCOD)

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Educational benefits

Professional development

Job summary

NEOMED's Bitonte College of Dentistry seeks a Director of Student Success to support dental students from admissions through graduation. The role works with CODA-compliant admissions and student services, overseeing advising, student promotion, and residency applications, in collaboration with central offices.

Starting salary range is $62,167–$67,000 with a hybrid schedule (up to two remote days per week after six months).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in student services/student affairs in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dental student admissions in compliance with CODA standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for dental student services and advising; advocate in academic proceedings.
• Provide oversight of residency applications and collaboration with faculty.

Skills

Student services

Higher education

Counseling

Admissions coordination

Education

Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field

Job description

Summary

The Bitonte College of Dentistry's Director for Student Success is engaged with students in all phases of the process that leads to the successful completion of the D.D.S. degree, from admissions through graduation. The Director for Student Success works in collaboration with the university's centralized admissions and student services offices and provides oversight of all aspects of dental student affairs, including student services, student advising, and student promotion.

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: Specialty Dentistry

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN10

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Admissions

Work in collaboration with the university's Senior Executive Director, Strategic Enrollment Initiatives and the university's centralized admissions office to assist in the dental student recruitment and admissions process. Provide oversight to ensure that the college meets all Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards related to admissions.

Student Services

Serve as the first point of contact for dental students with respect to student services. Work in collaboration with the university's centralized Student Services office to ensure that dental students' student services needs are addressed. Address student professionalism concerns. Serve as the student advocate for dental students in academic and student conduct proceedings. Oversee career advising for dental students. Provide oversight for the residency application process for dental students. Provide oversight to ensure that the college meets all Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards related to student services.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in student services/student affairs in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a dental school/college.
• Prior experience in predoctoral dental student affairs/student services.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of predoctoral dental education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Physical Requirements

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

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Bitonte College of Dentistry

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 a Director, Student Success, in the Bitonte College of Dentistry, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

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

$62,167 – $67,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

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

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a parent of a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.