Associate Dean, Student Affairs - UNR Med

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Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Student Affairs, a key leadership role responsible for advancing student success, wellness, and professional development across the MD program. This position oversees a broad portfolio of student services and collaborates across departments to foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage student services including academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, debt management, records, counseling, and wellness initiatives.
• Oversee student governance and student organizations in compliance with NSHE policy.
• Monitor student academic progress and conduct, serving as liaison to the Student Promotion and Conduct Committee (SPCC).
• Direct the Office of Career Advising and supervise the Career Advising Coordinator.
• Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs to support students' transition to residency.
• Partner with the Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence to develop programming around professional identity formation.
• Promote a positive learning environment in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Work in close collaboration with the Associate and Assistant Deans for Curricular Affairs and the Associate Dean for Institutional Wellness.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and strategic planning for the Office of Student Affairs.
• Ensure compliance with LCME standards and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.
• Participate in institutional strategic planning and policy development aligned with UNR Med's educational mission.
• Supervise and support the professional development of student affairs staff and faculty.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical education, student affairs, or academic leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy, wellness, and diversity.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with LCME standards and accreditation processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in counseling, student development, or academic advising.
• Prior leadership role in an allopathic medical school.
• Knowledge of current trends in medical education and student support services.

Compensation Grade: Associate Professor - III, Professor - IV. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

For more information on the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/. For more information about UNR Med Student Affairs, please visit https://med.unr.edu/faculty-and-staff/unr-med-departments/md-student-affairs. For more information about our affiliate partnerships, please visit https://med.unr.edu/community/our-partners.