Assistant Dean Student Affairs

Overview

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University invites applications for an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, a 12-month position with a 50% FTE commitment. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean will be a valued member of the Office of Student Affairs leadership team and play an important role in supporting the success, development, and well-being of our medical students.

The Assistant Dean works closely with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs to implement, coordinate, and continuously enhance programs and services that support students throughout their medical education. This includes initiatives focused on:

• Academic success and student support
• Personal and professional development
• Career exploration and preparation
• Student well-being and wellness
• A positive, inclusive, and supportive educational experience

This is a highly collaborative role with significant direct engagement with medical students. The Assistant Dean partners with faculty, staff, course and clerkship leadership, and colleagues across the School of Medicine and University to help create an environment in which students can thrive.

The Assistant Dean may maintain, as appropriate, teaching responsibilities in School of Medicine courses or clerkships, provided those responsibilities do not involve the academic evaluation of students.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of future physicians. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative, student-focused approach and a commitment to creating an educational environment where medical students feel supported, respected, connected, and empowered to succeed.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences.

Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles - including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men's ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

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• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
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• Provide individualized academic, professional, and personal guidance to medical students and assist students in navigating challenges that may affect their progress or educational experience.
• Support the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in developing and implementing programs that promote student success, well-being, resilience, and professional growth.
• Identify students who may benefit from additional support and facilitate timely connection with appropriate School of Medicine and University resources.
• Collaborate with faculty, course and clerkship leadership, academic support services, the Office of Accessibility, mental health and wellness resources, and other partners to support students while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional…