Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Fosters a positive and supportive campus environment, ensuring that students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially throughout their medical education journey Lead and oversee the Office of Student Affairs, providing strategic direction and operational management for a robust set of student-related programs, events and services.
• Serve as a key member of the HCOM's leadership team, advising on matters relating to student well being, engagement, and success.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of trends and best practices in medical education student affairs.
• Key responsible leader to ensure Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) Standards are met for student affairs and services for HCOM.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and staff across the college in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Collaborate with the Office of Medical Education and leadership at Dublin and Cleveland campuses to ensure effective delivery of services across campuses and clinical locations.
• Collaborate with University staff to ensure effective use of University resources and compliance with applicable policies, procedures and protocols.

• Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of financial aid, residency advising, match services, learning services, registration/records (including class attendance and accommodations, in collaboration with University services)

• o In partnership with the Office of Medical Education, develop and implement initiatives to help students to succeed.
• o Engage with faculty-led Committees on Student Progress and Professionalism and Student Success Committee.

• Considering the unique challenges faced by medical students, develop and implement programs to support student well being and resilience, including the provision of mental health and wellness services.
• Provide guidance and resources to students on issues related to academic performance, mental health, and career development.
• Serve as a confidential (to the degree allowable by law) advisor and resource for students seeking assistance, offering personal and professional support as needed.
• Foster respect for differences and ensuring that all students feel welcomed and supported.

• Oversee student organizations, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, ensuring they align with the mission and values of the medical school.
• Key responsible leader for HCOM's signature events (Medical School Orientation, Commencement and White Coat/Convocation).

• Work closely with leadership to create and implement policies regarding student life, conduct, and academic progression.
• Advocate for student needs and concerns at the administrative level and represent the interests of students in institutional decision-making.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of student affairs programs and initiatives through feedback, surveys, and other forms of assessment.
• Implement improvements based on student feedback and institutional goals, ensuring ongoing enhancement of student experience and success.

• Provide mentorship to and contribute to personal development of students, fostering their growth as compassionate, effective, and well-rounded physicians.
• Support faculty development related to student affairs, guiding faculty members in their interactions with students and addressing student concerns.

• Address student concerns related to academic or personal crises, and coordinate responses to student emergencies in collaboration with appropriate others.
• Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolutions between students, faculty, and administration as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• D.O., M.D., or Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education, administration, student affairs or closely related field or business
• 8+ years of related professional experience
• 8+ years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of osteopathic medicine/medical education is preferred.
• Experience with professional school student life is preferred.

Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department: HCOM - Student Affairs

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Bailey Shooner, bailey.shooner@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

• Health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance
• An excellent retirement plan including company contributions,
• Paid Parental Leave, adoption reimbursement, and more
• OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.
  Additional Information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/

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