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About The University Of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. (https://www.uga.edu/)
Posting
Posting Number: F2416P
Working Title: Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Department: SOM-Academic Affairs
College/Unit/Department Website: https://medicine.uga.edu/
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 07/01/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Assoc/Asst Dean AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Special Instructions To Applicants The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references, and a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. Please note that references will only be contacted with applicant’s prior consent.
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
Position Summary The Associate Dean for Student Affairs is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in shaping the student experience at the University of Georgia’s School of Medicine (UGA SOM). The Associate Dean is responsible for the comprehensive oversight, coordination, and administration of student affairs functions, including academic success programs, financial aid services, student wellness initiatives, career counseling, and academic advising. The role provides strategic leadership in developing policies, programs, and services that promote student development, foster academic achievement, support student well‑being, and enhance the overall educational experience for medical students at UGA SOM. The Associate Dean reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and works collaboratively with other campus leadership and faculty, as well as the UGA Office of Student Affairs.
Additional Requirements
A minimum of five years’ experience in student affairs or a similar role in a higher education setting, preferably within a medical school or health sciences.
Physicians in the School of Medicine are expected to maintain an active Georgia state medical license, board certification, and/or DEA license.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
A strong understanding of medical education, student wellness, and professional development.
A strong understanding of NRMP, ERAS, MSPE, and LCME guidelines and requirements.
Knowledge of current residency program requirements for successful matching.
History of successful supervisory and management experience.
Demonstrates a welcoming and supportive environment for students of various ages and backgrounds.
Acts with honor and integrity in personal and professional actions.
Exemplary oratory, interpersonal, and team‑oriented skills.
Passion for medical education and medical student success.
Excellent communication and teaching skills and an appreciation for the depth and knowledge base required for U.S. medical students.
Ability to work well without close supervision, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Responsibility Overview
Student Support & Advocacy: Serve as the primary advocate for students, addressing their needs and concerns while providing guidance on academic, personal, and professional matters.
Facilitate open communication between students, faculty, and administration, ensuring students feel supported throughout their education.
Provide oversight of student advising, mentoring, career counseling and financial aid programs.
Student Wellness & Well‑Being: Develop and oversee wellness initiatives to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well‑being of medical students.
Collaborate with university and community resources to provide comprehensive support services for students in need.
Advocate for policies and practices that promote fairness in all aspects of student affairs.
Student Leadership & Professional Development: Oversee student participation in professional organizations, leadership opportunities, and community engagement activities.
Foster initiatives that promote student involvement in research, advocacy, and medical education.
Student Engagement & Activities: Supervise and support student organizations, clubs, and societies, fostering an active and engaged student community.
Organize events and programs that enhance student life, including orientation, career development workshops, and graduation ceremonies.
Academic & Career Support: Collaborate with academic deans and faculty to ensure alignment of student affairs with the educational goals of the medical school.
Provide career guidance, oversee the residency application process, and support students in their pursuit of residency positions.
Provide oversight of the Academic Success Program, monitoring student progress and offering remediation and support for academic challenges.
Financial Aid Oversight: Provide oversight for student financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies.
Support effective awarding processes and collaborate with UGA partners to promote student financial wellness.
Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with institutional, regional, and national accreditation standards related to student affairs.
Lead continuous quality improvement efforts for student services in collaboration with the Office of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Leadership: Participate on the UGA SOM’s Senior Leadership Team.
Lead an office whose goal is wrap‑around support of medical students.
Supervise the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Assistant Dean for Academic Success, the SOM Financial Aid Director, and the Office of Student Affairs staff.
Provide support for the UGA SOM Student Government and Honor Council.
Other: Contribute to the teaching, scholarship, and service needs of the UGA SOM where appropriate.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
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About The University Of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. (https://www.uga.edu/)
Posting
Posting Number: F2416P
Working Title: Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Department: SOM-Academic Affairs
College/Unit/Department Website: https://medicine.uga.edu/
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 07/01/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Assoc/Asst Dean AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Special Instructions To Applicants The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references, and a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. Please note that references will only be contacted with applicant’s prior consent.
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
Position Summary The Associate Dean for Student Affairs is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in shaping the student experience at the University of Georgia’s School of Medicine (UGA SOM). The Associate Dean is responsible for the comprehensive oversight, coordination, and administration of student affairs functions, including academic success programs, financial aid services, student wellness initiatives, career counseling, and academic advising. The role provides strategic leadership in developing policies, programs, and services that promote student development, foster academic achievement, support student well‑being, and enhance the overall educational experience for medical students at UGA SOM. The Associate Dean reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and works collaboratively with other campus leadership and faculty, as well as the UGA Office of Student Affairs.
Additional Requirements
A minimum of five years’ experience in student affairs or a similar role in a higher education setting, preferably within a medical school or health sciences.
Physicians in the School of Medicine are expected to maintain an active Georgia state medical license, board certification, and/or DEA license.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
A strong understanding of medical education, student wellness, and professional development.
A strong understanding of NRMP, ERAS, MSPE, and LCME guidelines and requirements.
Knowledge of current residency program requirements for successful matching.
History of successful supervisory and management experience.
Demonstrates a welcoming and supportive environment for students of various ages and backgrounds.
Acts with honor and integrity in personal and professional actions.
Exemplary oratory, interpersonal, and team‑oriented skills.
Passion for medical education and medical student success.
Excellent communication and teaching skills and an appreciation for the depth and knowledge base required for U.S. medical students.
Ability to work well without close supervision, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Responsibility Overview
Student Support & Advocacy: Serve as the primary advocate for students, addressing their needs and concerns while providing guidance on academic, personal, and professional matters.
Facilitate open communication between students, faculty, and administration, ensuring students feel supported throughout their education.
Provide oversight of student advising, mentoring, career counseling and financial aid programs.
Student Wellness & Well‑Being: Develop and oversee wellness initiatives to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well‑being of medical students.
Collaborate with university and community resources to provide comprehensive support services for students in need.
Advocate for policies and practices that promote fairness in all aspects of student affairs.
Student Leadership & Professional Development: Oversee student participation in professional organizations, leadership opportunities, and community engagement activities.
Foster initiatives that promote student involvement in research, advocacy, and medical education.
Student Engagement & Activities: Supervise and support student organizations, clubs, and societies, fostering an active and engaged student community.
Organize events and programs that enhance student life, including orientation, career development workshops, and graduation ceremonies.
Academic & Career Support: Collaborate with academic deans and faculty to ensure alignment of student affairs with the educational goals of the medical school.
Provide career guidance, oversee the residency application process, and support students in their pursuit of residency positions.
Provide oversight of the Academic Success Program, monitoring student progress and offering remediation and support for academic challenges.
Financial Aid Oversight: Provide oversight for student financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies.
Support effective awarding processes and collaborate with UGA partners to promote student financial wellness.
Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with institutional, regional, and national accreditation standards related to student affairs.
Lead continuous quality improvement efforts for student services in collaboration with the Office of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Leadership: Participate on the UGA SOM’s Senior Leadership Team.
Lead an office whose goal is wrap‑around support of medical students.
Supervise the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Assistant Dean for Academic Success, the SOM Financial Aid Director, and the Office of Student Affairs staff.
Provide support for the UGA SOM Student Government and Honor Council.
Other: Contribute to the teaching, scholarship, and service needs of the UGA SOM where appropriate.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
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