Associate Dean, Student Affairs - UNR Med
Associate Dean, Student Affairs - UNR Med
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact our recruitment helpline at or . For UNR Med professional job postings please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at .
Job Description
The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the position ofAssociate Dean for Student Affairs a key leadership role responsible for advancing student success wellness and professional development across the MD program. This position oversees a broad portfolio of student services and collaborates across departments to foster an inclusive supportive and high-performing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage student services including academic advising financial aid scholarships debt management records counseling and wellness initiatives.
- Oversee student governance and student organizations in compliance with NSHE policy.
- Monitor student academic progress and conduct serving as liaison to the Student Promotion and Conduct Committee (SPCC).
- Direct the Office of Career Advising and supervise the Career Advising Coordinator.
- Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs to support students transition to residency.
- Partner with the Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence to develop programming around professional identity formation.
- Promote a positive learning environment in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs.
- Work in close collaboration with the Associate and Assistant Deans for Curricular Affairs and the Associate Dean for Institutional Wellness.
- Manage budgets personnel and strategic planning for the Office of Student Affairs.
- Ensure compliance with LCME standards and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.
- Participate in institutional strategic planning and policy development aligned with UNR Meds educational mission.
- Supervise and support the professional development of student affairs staff and faculty.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (MD DO PhD EdD or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical education student affairs or academic leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy wellness and diversity.
- Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with LCME standards and accreditation processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in counseling student development or academic advising.
- Prior leadership role in an allopathic medical school.
- Knowledge of current trends in medical education and student support services.
Compensation Grade
Associate Professor - III
Professor - IV
Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance Faculty Benefits
- Generous retirement match of 19.25%
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-aid for faculty and qualifying dependents Faculty Grants-in-aid
- Faculty Daul-Career Assistance Program offers assistance connecting your spouse to job opportunities on and off campus Dual-Career Assistance
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through lifes difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Department Information
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Meghan Davidson
Faculty Recruiter
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
1) Resume/CV
2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)
3) Three professional references (include name title company/organization email address phone number)
4) One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s).
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to A Healthy Nevada nation and world. Community-based and research-intensive UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength we innovate and improve we serve with integrity and we success with trust and respect.
The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine seeks applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care health services and training physicians in Reno Nevada and in the states rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students patients and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees patients and students.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
