"Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs, Office of Medical Education"

Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs, Office of Medical Education

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs, Office of Medical Education

Department: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54074

Position Summary

The office of Student & Academic Affairs is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs (ADSAA). This role supports students from entry to graduation, promoting academic, social, and emotional well-being. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean, the ADSAA oversees services critical to student success, including academic counseling, student engagement, wellness, and professional development.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage wellness initiatives and training in health, safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and HIPAA to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate academic and career counseling, track student progress, and ensure access to resources.
• Lead student engagement efforts and facilitate co-curricular activities.
• Serve on curriculum and academic committees as related to the medical student academic and career programs.
• Guide career advising and mentorship initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, training, and student programming including but not limited to orientation, White Coat, Commencement, and other social events.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (MD or DO) or a related field
• Strong interpersonal, communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of relevant working with medical students or in a health-related educational environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with student wellness programs, academic progress monitoring, and career advising
• Familiarity with residency application processes (ERAS, NRMP) and compliance standards (such as LCME)

Salary Range

Competitive

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/12/2024

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 08/01/2025

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Tammi Blajszczak

Contact's Title: Unit Business Manager

Contact's Email: tlb25@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-829-3632