Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Admissions

Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Admissions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary / Basic Function:
The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions (ADSAA) serves as a senior leader within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM). This individual provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions (OSAA) including medical student admissions, student affairs, student wellness and well‑being initiatives, student engagement, academic records and registration, financial aid services, and key components of the student experience within undergraduate medical education.

The ADSAA ensures a coordinated, student-centered environment that supports professionalism, well‑being, academic success, and successful transition to residency. The role is responsible for leading holistic admissions and enrollment processes aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of BSOM and for fostering a supportive, respectful, and inclusive educational environment for all students, while partnering closely with academic leadership and relevant institutional stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to student progression and support.

• Candidates must possess a terminal degree in their field from an accredited institution.
• If a physician, must be board certified or board eligible in their specialty and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Five years’ experience in a medical school or higher education environment with demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate medical education, student affairs, admissions processes, or LCME accreditation standards.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in medical education, student affairs, admissions, academic affairs, student services, or a related area.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly, professional, or programmatic contributions in medical education, student affairs, admissions, or related fields, which may include publications, presentations, program evaluation, educational innovation, data-informed improvement initiatives, or other evidence of impact and professional engagement consistent with academic promotion expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups, including faculty, staff, students, and institutional leadership.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and institutional leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, professionalism, learner well‑being, and educational excellence.

Eligible for faculty appointment at assistant, associate, or full professor rank; faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Assistant Professor level candidates must fulfill all the requirements above.
• Associate Professor level candidates must fulfill all the requirements above, and at least five years’ experience as an Assistant Professor with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and supervisory experience.
• Full Professor candidates must fulfill all the requirements of an Associate Professor, and at least five years’ experience at the Associate Professor level with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and leadership experience.
• Experience with LCME accreditation standards related to student affairs, admissions, and the learning environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading admissions strategy, holistic review processes, enrollment management, or mission‑driven recruitment initiatives.
• Experience using student outcomes, admissions, or institutional data to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Experience working collaboratively across academic, clinical, and administrative units in a complex higher education or academic health center environment.

• Provide strategic oversight for OSAA, including staff supervision, operational planning, budgeting, and program assessment.
• Oversee student support services and student organizations, co‑curricular programs, and programs that promote professional development…