"SOMA - Assistant/Associate Dean, Student Academic Affairs"

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking a full-time exempt Assistant/Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Dean of ATSU-SOMA.

The assistant/associate dean for Student Academic Affairs at ATSU-SOMA plays a vital leadership role in guiding and supporting medical students throughout their academic journey. This position supervises the Director of Student Achievement and works closely with ATSU-SOMA Deans, ATSU Student Affairs, Director of Student Achievement, Student Achievement Success Specialists, faculty, and staff to ensure student academic success, professional development, and readiness for clinical training and residency. The role oversees OMS I and II academic progress, faculty/peer mentorship programs, student placement at community partner sites, and OMS I through IV student professionalism and wellness. It also contributes to student preparation for national board licensure examinations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee OMS I through IV professionalism and behavioral conduct of students, including oversight of extended leave, leave of absence, and daily absence requests.
• Oversee OMS I and II academic progress.
• Develop and lead academic advising and support for OMS I and II students, with a focus on at-risk learners and those requiring class change, remediation, or Directed Studies.
• Oversee COMLEX Level 1 board examination registration.
• Oversee the OMS I and II faculty advisement program and support Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs for the OMS III and IV faculty advisement program - providing faculty development to advisors, coordinating appropriate advising forms with the support of the Director of Student Achievement.
• Collaborate with leadership and course directors to design and implement Orientation programming for years 1-4.
• Serve as the ATSU-SOMA Accommodations Liaison to ATSU Accommodation Services and the NBOME for ADA accommodations.
• Oversee Taylored Excellence program for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to increase retention and academic success.
• Manage annual community partner site placement process.
• Support Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs in ERAS Application and NRMP match process.
• Support Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs in advising students with regard to residency specialty selection; providing resources as needed to assist with professional development and residency preparation/assessing student competitiveness for residency.
• Support Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs for the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process and residency matches (NRMP, et al)/Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP).
• Support Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs for advising Mesa-campus faculty and regional faculty on residency match and career advising to students.
• Regularly update student resources and attend institutional and national meetings to enhance student support services.
• Supervise director of Student Achievement.
• Collaborate with Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs in career advising of students throughout OMS I through IV to successful residency placement.
• Oversee the director of Student Achievement and Student Achievement Success specialists to support Student Performance Committee operations, including meetings, documentation, and follow-up.
• Monitor professional development progression for OMS I through IV.
• Collaborate continuously with ATSU-SOMA deans to ensure alignment on student progress, support systems, and academic policies.

Requirements

DO/MD/PhD degree with a background in medicine. Understanding of the medical education process, medical specialties, professional development for medical students, and the changing landscape of GME. One to two years of experience with medical education (e.g., licensure requirements, curriculum, student expectations, professionalism guidance). Must be able to work well with others (students, faculty, staff, Student Affairs, Admissions). Must be able to organize/manage time well. Preferably positive, kind, supportive energy.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.