Associate Dean Student Affairs, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra​/Northwell

Position: Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
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Position Title
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Position Number
897537

Position Category
Administration

School/Division
School of Medicine

Department
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time

Description

Reporting to the Vice Dean and Dean for Education, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs provides leadership for student-focused programs and services within the medical school. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the student experience, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment, and facilitating student engagement, professional development, and well-being. The Associate Dean collaborates with school leadership and faculty to advance institutional goals, contribute to accreditation and quality improvement efforts, and represent the school in relevant professional organizations.

The individual in this role dedicates up to 0.2 FTE to clinical activities at Northwell Health. A flexible work schedule, including some early mornings and late evenings, may be required to support extended student services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all student affairs functions, including well-being, academic advising, and student life, and ensures rigorous compliance with LCME standards, particularly those related to the learning environment and student mistreatment.
• Develops and manages efficient administrative systems for high-quality student services, including record-keeping, policy implementation, student organization support, and major event coordination (e.g., orientation, graduation).
• Leads the design and implementation of comprehensive medical student well-being programs, addressing unique challenges and proactively fosters a positive learning environment.
• Cultivates a collaborative, relationship-based environment across departments to ensure equitable access to support resources and facilitates timely student intervention.
• Applies deep knowledge of the medical education continuum to guide students on academic progression, professional identity formation, and navigating training challenges.
• Researches and implements best practices in student affairs and well-being, ensures programs are innovative and responsive to trends, and represents the institution in relevant national and regional organizations.
• Evaluates the student experience and learning environment and analyzes outcomes (e.g., retention, performance, satisfaction) to inform strategic recommendations for the Vice Dean and Dean.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution required.
• At least 5-10 years of significant leadership experience in medical education, student affairs, academic administration, or a related healthcare leadership…