Director of COM Student Success

R-0002625
Kansas City CampusJoplin Campus

Job Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

The Director of Student Success is a student-facing role within the College of Osteopathic Medicine's Student Success team. This position supports medical students and plays a key role in advancing the COM's commitment to student advocacy. The Director is responsible for enhancing communication around academic expectations, identifying and supporting students at risk, driving wellness initiatives, and promoting professional and academic development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic support for student success throughout medical school, including preparation for national licensure exams and assistance with academic and non-academic challenges.
• Coach students and faculty on effective learning strategies, time management, and social-emotional development in collaboration with campus partners such as Learning Enhancement, Counseling, and Student Wellness.
• Guide students in developing remediation plans for course or licensure exam failures and present those plans to the Student Progress Committee.
• Lead a small cohort of medical students in a group advising format (learning communities).
• Contribute to the design and implementation of an academic coaching program that serves all COM students.
• Support student success from prematriculation through the preclinical curriculum.
• Gather and analyze student feedback; advocate for improvements in academic support and collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Curriculum to implement changes.
• Participate in the review and refinement of academic policies and practices.
• Maintain accurate records of student academic status and communicate progress and expectations clearly to students and relevant departments.
• Foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity for all students.
• Promote student well-being by connecting students with health and wellness resources and encouraging a culture of wellness across the college.
• A faculty appointment may be considered for candidates with qualifications to teach within one or more COM disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or coaching.
• Experience working with graduate or professional student populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with relevant software and digital tools.
• Doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited institution (candidates who are ABD may be considered if graduation is anticipated within one year of start date).
• For physician candidates: eligibility for specialty or subspecialty board certification.
• Experience with or strong understanding of learning communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!