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The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California is recruiting an Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs is responsible for providing overall leadership, vision, strategy, and oversight of student affairs and student services. They have authority and responsibility for overseeing all personnel, policies, and activities related to effective management of student services, consistent with the KSOM mission and established Keck School of Medicine culture and competencies. The Associate Dean functions as a primary student advocate in responding directly to student needs and providing resources to assist students during the course of their education. The Associate Dean will be responsible for ensuring that activities related to student affairs are in compliance with accreditation standards. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and other administrators in the Office of Medical Education. This is a full-time position with a maximum of 20 percent clinical practice.
Job duties include:
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O. or Ph.D. with decanal experience in medical education from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years’ experience in student affairs. Candidates should possess broad administrative and supervisory experience with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of accreditation of undergraduate medical programs, particularly the requirements and expectations of LCME. Familiarity with state and federal regulations pertaining to management of student records and the maintenance of student rights, privacy, and safety (e.g., FERPA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, Campus Safety & Security Act, etc.) is preferred. The position requires leadership experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple work demands.
The annual base salary range for this position is $220,000-$250,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We seek candidates with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the School of Medicine and across the University.
USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.