A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking a full-time exempt Assistant/Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Dean of ATSU-SOMA. The Assistant/Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs at ATSU-SOMA plays a vital leadership role in guiding and supporting medical students throughout their academic journey. This position supervises the director of Student Achievement and works closely with ATSU-SOMA deans, ATSU Student Affairs, director of Student Achievement, Student Achievement Success specialists, faculty, and staff to ensure student academic success, professional development, and readiness for clinical training and residency. The role oversees academic progress, student wellness, career advising, faculty/peer mentorship programs, the residency match process, and student placement at community partner sites. It also contributes to student preparation for national board licensure examinations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee academic progress, professionalism, and behavioral conduct of students, including oversight of extended leave, leave of absence, and daily absence requests.
• Develop and lead academic advising and support for students, with a focus on at-risk learners and those requiring class change, remediation, or Directed Studies.
• Oversee board examination preparation, registration, performance tracking, accommodations, and remediation.
• Develop and lead faculty advising and peer-to-peer advising programs in collaboration with the director of Student Achievement, and provide resources for alumni mentorship.
• Collaborate with leadership and course directors to design and implement Orientation programming for years 1-4.
• Serve as the ATSU-SOMA Accommodations Liaison to ATSU Accommodation Services and the NBOME for ADA accommodations.
• Oversee the Taylored Excellence program for underrepresented students, intended to increase retention and academic success.
• Manage the annual community partner site placement process.
• Oversee ERAS Application and NRMP match process.
• Oversee and advise students with regard to residency specialty selection; provide resources to assist with professional development and residency preparation/assess student competitiveness for residency.
• Oversee the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process and residency matches (NRMP, et al)/Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP).
• Advise Mesa-campus faculty and regional faculty on residency match and career advising to students.
• Regularly update student resources and attend institutional and national meetings to enhance student support services.
• Lead career advising of students throughout years 1-4 to successful residency placement.
• Supervise the director of Student Achievement and Student Achievement Success specialists to support Student Performance Committee operations, including meetings, documentation, and follow-up.
• Monitor academic progression for students in years 1-4, including oversight of academic standing, remediations, and performance assessments.
• Oversee all aspects of NBOME/USMLE registration and successful completion of COMLEX, COMSAE, and COMAT exams.
• Collaborate continuously with ATSU-SOMA deans to ensure alignment on student progress, support systems, and academic policies.

• DO/MD/PhD degree with a background in medicine, with an understanding of the medical education process, medical specialties, SOMA’s unique curriculum, and the changing landscape of GME.
• One to two years of experience with the following: Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), Military Match, Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), Medical education (e.g., licensure requirements, curriculum, student expectations, professionalism guidance), Professional development for medical students, Specialty and residency planning.
• Must be able to work well with others (students, faculty, administration, Student Affairs, Admissions).
• Must be able to organize/manage time well.
• Preferably positive, kind, supportive energy.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits. 

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.