Assistant Dean, Student Success

Summary

The Assistant Dean of Student Success is responsible for engaging with students in all phases that lead to the successful completion of the medical degree program. This position provides direct administrative leadership for activities related to medical student conduct and professionalism processes within the medical school. Interacts internally with university shared service units and departments and externally with clinical sites.

Admin/Professional

COM Academic Affairs

Full Time

MN14

The Assistant Dean of Student Success is responsible for engaging with students in all phases that lead to the successful completion of the medical degree program. This position provides direct administrative leadership for activities related to medical student conduct and professionalism processes within the medical school. Interacts internally with university shared service units and departments and externally with clinical sites.

Establish and maintain student conduct and professionalism standards for the college, create a robust coaching program, the Professionalism Success Team, focused on professionalism and conduct issues, and implement and enforce standards. Oversee and manage reporting of student misconduct or unprofessional behavior, ensures timely review, documentation, and resolution in accordance with institutional policies and accreditation standards. Collaborate with Student Services, medical education leadership, faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners to address professionalism concerns, guide appropriate follow-up actions, and support a learning environment that upholds the behavioral and ethical expectations of the medical profession.

Develop and maintain relationships with the Office of Medical Education, Learning Center and Academic and Career Advisors while managing a robust plan designed to advise students academically and identify students in need of academic support. Serve as career advisor to M1-M4 students assisting students in negotiating the complexities of elective choice, specialty choice and match. Participate in class meetings and other events related to academic success.

Lead the Academic Success Team program, which includes basic scientists and clinical faculty who coach/counsel students identified at academic risk.

Participate in all NRMP/Match‑related processes to ensure medical students meet national requirements, adhere to timelines, and understand critical policies governing residency placement. In concert with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, will ensure all policies and practices related to residency application and placement are updated yearly to the current standards across all matching specialties and programs. Provide student support throughout Match Week, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely resolution of issues that may affect student outcomes.

Contribute to the creation, review, and quality assurance of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), a high‑stakes document essential to residency selection and institutional reputation.

Oversee the Badging Program, a pioneering program that awards badges to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate exceptional initiative by acquiring extracurricular, specialized knowledge and skills in areas of focus. May participate in admissions interviews and serve on other committees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• M.D. or D.O.
• Minimum five years' experience with students in higher education student personnel/administration.
• Five years' experience with residency match process preferred; curriculum development, advising or counseling experience required.

• Board certified

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Assistant Dean, Student Success, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. Lead programs and initiatives that empower medical students to thrive…