UNIV - Associate Dean - Academic and Student Affairs

** Job Description Summary
** The James

B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. This senior-level role is responsible for strategic curriculum development, oversight of student and resident affairs, managing advanced education programs and admissions, and advancing other key academic initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the Dean’s Leadership Council, the Associate Dean plays a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality, student-centered curriculum that aligns with accreditation standards and institutional goals. The position is critical to fostering a dynamic academic environment that promotes student success, faculty and staff development, and innovation in dental education.
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Faculty
* * Cost Center
** CC000062 CDM Dean Academic & Student Affairs
** Pay Rate Type
** Salary
* * Pay Grade
** University-00
** Pay Range
** 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
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* Position Overview:

** The James

B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. This senior-level role is responsible for strategic curriculum development, oversight of student and resident affairs, managing advanced education programs and admissions, and advancing other key academic initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the Dean’s Leadership Council, the Associate Dean plays a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality, student-centered curriculum that aligns with accreditation standards and institutional goals. The position is critical to fostering a dynamic academic environment that promotes student success, faculty and staff development, and innovation in dental education.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Academic Leadership
* Oversee admissions for the pre-doctorate programs, including tours, interviews, data analysis, etc.
* Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous assessment of the DMD curriculum to ensure academic excellence.
* Oversee academic policy development and enforcement, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and CODA accreditation requirements.
* Serve as a liaison to university-wide academic leadership groups and represent the college in internal and external academic initiatives. As well as serving on the following JBE CDM committees:  + Admissions Committee  + Educational Support Services Committee  + Curriculum Committee  + Academic Promotion and Professionalism Committee  + Student Support Services Committee  + Faculty Search Committees  + Dean’s Leadership Council  + Other committees as assigned
* Lead accreditation and institutional assessment efforts, promoting data-driven quality improvement across all academic programs.
* Manage academic affairs resources and budgets in alignment with the school’s strategic priorities.
* Ensure Academic and Student Affairs Office successfully hosts and coordinates annual events including but not limited to:
Honors Convocation and Hooding, White Coat Ceremony and Celebration, admissions banquets, student led initiatives and events.
* Represent the Dean and Senior Associate Dean on an as needed basis.
* Attends Deans/Students Meetings to address student concerns.
* Present as needed at orientation, faculty meetings, university meetings, and more with updates regarding recruitment, policy changes, events, etc.

Faculty Development and Administrative Oversight
* Collaborate with faculty, department chairs, and administrative leaders to maintain curricular relevance, innovation, and alignment with evolving dental education trends.
* Annual review of academic policies and procedures in student handbook. Propose and present revisions as necessary to Dean’s Leadership Council.
* Supervise academic units including advanced education programs, Assistant Dean of Student Success Office, Academic and Student Affairs staff, Office of Student Recruitment and Alumni Affairs, and other offices supporting student and resident…