Assistant Dean, Student Success

Position Information

Position Title

Position Type

Position Type Admin/Professional

Department

Department COM Academic Affairs

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade MN14

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) College of Medicine, Office of Academic Affairs
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 academically and professionally, overseeing student success, conduct, and professionalism efforts in collaboration with university and clinical partners.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Starting Salary Range: $127,968 – $149,296, commensurate with experience
Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA )
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance

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.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Student Conduct and Professionalism: 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.

Academic and Career Advising: 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…