Associate Dean Admissions, School of Medicine

Position: Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine

Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine Overview

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, in partnership with Korn Ferry, invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Associate Dean for Admissions
. The school seeks a strategic and mission‑driven leader to serve as its next Associate Dean for Admissions. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Education, the Associate Dean will provide leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of medical student recruitment, selection, and matriculation. This includes ensuring admissions processes reflect the school’s mission and values, align with LCME accreditation standards, and advance the school’s commitment to educating compassionate, patient‑centered physicians.

The role also works closely with Student Affairs, Medical Education, and Inclusive Excellence to ensure seamless student transitions. Additional responsibilities include stewardship of scholarships and financial aid in partnership with Student Affairs and Development and serving as the primary liaison to national organizations such as AAMC, AMCAS, and MCAT.

Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the Office of Admissions consistent with the mission, values, and goals of the School of Medicine.
• Lead, mentor, and support admissions staff to ensure excellence, professionalism, and student‑centered service.
• Provide training and guidance to admissions staff, committee members, and interviewers on policies, processes, and compliance (accreditation and legal).
• Oversee office operations, staffing, and budgets to ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant processes.
• Align policies and practices with LCME standards, institutional priorities, and evolving national best practices.

Mission‑Aligned Recruitment & Selection

• Design and implement mission‑aligned review strategies in the recruitment and selection of medical students.
• Partner with the Admissions Committee Chair to oversee all phases of the admissions process including application screening, interviewing, committee deliberations, and selection.
• Engage faculty, students, and alumni as ambassadors to promote the School’s reputation and values in recruitment efforts.
• Ensure that admissions materials and processes convey the School’s mission, vision, and values.

Data‑Driven Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collect, analyze, and report applicant, interviewee, and matriculant data to guide strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records (statistics, demographics, etc.) and ensure timely submission of reports to school leadership and agencies (AAMC, LCME, IPEDS, etc.).

Financial Aid and Scholarship Stewardship

• Partner with the Director of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Affairs to oversee allocation of scholarships and need‑based aid, ensuring fair, transparent, and mission‑aligned distribution.
• Collaborate with Development and Alumni Affairs to align donor‑supported scholarships with recruitment goals.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as primary liaison to AAMC, AMCAS, MCAT, and other relevant organizations.
• Collaborate closely with Student Affairs, Medical Education, Inclusive Excellence to ensure seamless student transitions.
• Collaborate with Quinnipiac University pre‑medical program leadership on effective pathways.
• Strengthen relationships with pre‑health advisors, undergraduate institutions, community organizations, and clinical partners to enhance applicant pipeline.
• Partner with the university’s marketing and communications teams to elevate the School’s visibility.

Education Requirements

• An advanced degree (MD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in a relevant field is required; an MD is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring an advanced degree, with an MD strongly preferred, and substantial leadership experience in academic administration, ideally within a medical school. They will bring a combination of visionary leadership, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to recruiting future physicians. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of developing and…