Associate Dean Student Affairs

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four‑year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning.

Job Title: Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Reports to: Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site)

Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four‑year MD program that will enhance traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The school's culture embraces self‑care to empower students to care for their own well‑being as well as their patients. The school's state‑of‑the‑art medical education facility is under construction in Bentonville, Arkansas on the Crystal Bridges campus, home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Heartland Whole Health Institute.

The school has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

This leadership position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs oversees the Office of Student Affairs whose responsibilities include admissions, recruitment, student life and development, student support services, enrollment services, career planning, and residency match support. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs works collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Medical Education to provide holistic support for student success.

• Provides leadership, strategic direction, project management, and fiscal oversight for the Office of Student Affairs.
• Leads student affairs‑related areas for accreditation of the medical school, including ADHE, HLC, and LCME.
• Works with faculty and staff to promote campus and clinical environments that support student success, stimulate developmental and professional growth, and meet the organizational mission.
• Oversees the Assistant Deans for Admissions and Student Life and Development, and the Ombudsperson to deliver best‑in‑class services for holistic student success.
• Develops and implements student policies and procedures in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, faculty, and administration.
• Tracks opportunities for programmatic improvement in student success.
• Works with the Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum Committee to integrate academic support services through Learning Specialists and Academic Advisors.
• Works with Student Promotions Committee to support students through promotion and disciplinary processes.
• Supports student enrichment by facilitating travel for academic and research conferences.
• Participates in committees and task forces as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
• Assists with planning and implementation of, and attends, all student‑related events, including orientation, white coat ceremony, match day, graduation, etc.

• MD, EdD or PhD in relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in student affairs or medical education affairs in a medical school; allopathic medical school preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, active listening, mediation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in all matters.
• Previous experience with LCME accreditation preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

In the work environment described, position requires utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, verbal and written communication with others, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job. Additionally, this position requires meeting the public and the organization in a professional and courteous manner.

Work is performed full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.

-5 p.m.) in a professional, climate‑controlled office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones. The noise level is typically low to moderate. Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and evenings, may be necessary to support operational needs.

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.