Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking an outstanding faculty member to join the leadership team as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions, reporting to the Vice Dean for Medical Education and the Department Chair as applicable. This position leads, directs, and oversees the Office of Student Affairs, which includes student affairs, admissions, and financial aid. This key leader of the undergraduate medical education program is responsible for ensuring LCME compliance in these areas and for the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process for student success programs, including mentoring, career and academic advising, Match outcomes, and student wellbeing. This position is also responsible for the CQI process for medical school admissions and student recruitment. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions has the following primary responsibilities, but not limited to: + Provide oversight of medical student recruitment, matriculation, retention, and promotion, student services, financial aid, student records, and student activities. + Develop, maintain, and implement medical student affairs policies and procedures and oversee the proper implementation of University-wide policies and procedures for students. + Provide academic, professional, and student wellness support services for students. + Lead career and professional advising and mentorship programs, including guidance throughout the residency application/Match process for students. + Ensure establishment of a student culture and learning environment where students learn to respect differences, exercise leadership, and take responsibility for their actions. + Oversee academic societies and coaching programs for students. + Collaborate with the Office of Medical Education leadership on policies and procedures to ensure an inclusive and safe learning environment. + Provide expertise and remain up to date in the areas of Student Affairs and Admissions to help achieve the COM’s strategic goals. + Review program operations and implementation of the policies and procedures of the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions to ensure that the programs, policies, and procedures achieve set goals. + Serve as primary contact for students facing academic, professional, personal, and/or financial challenges and refer students to appropriate resources. + Develop and provide coaching training sessions to faculty and staff to enhance student support services. + Develop and lead professional identity formation activities for students. + Deliver the AAMC Careers in Medicine curriculum, in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. + Lead reflective student activities related to professionalism. + Oversee all aspects of the Medical Student Admissions Cycle, “Admissions Interview Day,” and administrative components of the admissions process. + Responsible for maintaining and updating the Admissions Handbook with the Director of Admissions. + Deliver presentations and participate in activities related to the Office of Student Affairs, including during the Medical Student Admissions Cycle. + Oversee, attend, and assist in planning Student Affairs events including Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, and Graduation with the Senior Director of Student Affairs and Student Services. + Collaborate with FAU Counseling and Psychological Services in continued implementation of mental health counseling programs specific for medical students. + Oversee the implementation of the school’s student governance structure and provide ongoing support and review of this structure. + Oversee personnel, processes, and budgets within the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions. + Collaborate with other Colleges within the University to develop Pathway Programs. + Ensure maintenance of an effective system for provision of health services to students. + Represent the medical profession to students and serve as a role model. + Serve as the public liaison to internal and external constituents and represent the medical education program at events. + Lead ongoing continuous quality improvement processes for the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions. + Ensure that all appropriate criteria are met for medical education program LCME accreditation/reaccreditation with respect to Student Affairs and Admissions. + Represent the Vice Dean for Medical Education when appropriate. + Serve in any additional roles as determined by the Vice Dean for Medical Education to further support the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions. The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves. Minimum Qualifications: • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and the credentials that merit appointment at the rank of associate or full professor are required. • A Florida medical license or eligibility for Florida licensure is preferred. Board eligibility or certification is also preferred. At least 5 years of experience in undergraduate medical school education required. • At least 5 years of experience in medical student affairs and medical student recruitment preferred. Salary: Commensurate with Experience College or Department: College of Medicine Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: N/A Application Deadline: 2025-05-22 Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Transcripts: The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant. Background Screening: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities. Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711 Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. 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Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application). Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.