Student Success & Conduct Lead, Health Professions Education

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks an Associate Director of Student Affairs - Health Professions Education to enhance student success and wellbeing across programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will partner with campus teams to provide targeted support and ensure a respectful, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes student conduct administration, appeals, education workshops, and policy compliance, with a focus on preventing

Qualifications

• 4 years related experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students experiencing academic difficulty, behavioral concerns, or personal challenges
• Collaborate with academic advisors, counseling services, and disability support services to create integrated support plans
• Conduct outreach and intervention for at-risk students to promote retention and persistence
• Serve as a liaison between student affairs and campus partners
• Participate in behavioral intervention or care teams to address students of concern
• Contribute to campus-wide initiatives focused on student well-being, inclusion, and success
• Facilitate administrative hearings
• Ensure due process, equity, and consistency in all conduct proceedings
• Monitor educational sanctions designed to promote student learning and accountability
• Maintain accurate and confidential conduct records in compliance with institutional and legal requirements
• Coordinate and manage student appeals from submission through resolution
• Review appeal requests for procedural compliance and validity
• Prepare case materials for appeal committees or designated reviewers
• Track trends and outcomes to inform policy and procedural improvements
• Develop and deliver workshops on topics such as academic integrity, responsible decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Promote awareness of institutional policies, student rights, and responsibilities
• Stay current on best practices in student support services and bring innovative ideas to enhance the department's offerings

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks an Associate Director of Student Affairs - Health Professions Education to enhance student success and wellbeing across programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will partner with campus teams to provide targeted support and ensure a respectful, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes student conduct administration, appeals, education workshops, and policy compliance, with a focus on preventing