Assistant Dean Student Affairs

Position: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
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Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Apply now Job no: 506313

Work type:
Full-Time

Location:

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories:
College of Medicine

Job Summary

The Assistant Dean will work with the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the oversight of student services, student advising, and student promotions. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs will be engaged with students in all phases of the process that leads to the successful completion of the medical degree. In addition, the Assistant Dean will be involved in career advising and mentoring of students as they progress through the residency application and selection process.

This position will be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor commensurate with experience and accomplishments and is a 100% administrative position.

Essential Functions

* Provide individual support and advising to students in the College of Medicine.

* Participate in the coordination of student services Serve as an Administrative Liaison, along with the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs, to the Student Promotions Committees.

* Participate in career advising and student advising for the residency match.

* Participate as a member of the Professionalism Committee of the College of Medicine Serve as an Administrative Liaison to the Professionalism Advisory Board.

* Prepare Medical Student Performance Evaluations for senior medical students.

* Work collaboratively with the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Bursar.

* Work collaboratively with the Director of Academic Enrichment and the Director of Student Mental Health Services.

* Participate on the Admissions Committee, the Curriculum Committees, and the Student Wellness Committee Interview candidates for medical school admissions Participate in ad hoc task forces as appropriate

Required Qualifications

* Minimum of a Medical Doctor (MD)

* Minimum of 1-3 years experience.

Physical Demands

* Typically sitting at a desk/table

* Typically standing, walking

Location

* University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:
Feb 18 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:
May 18 2026 Eastern Daylight Time