University of Michigan
2025 - Assistant/Associate Dean for Students - Internal Search
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Description
The Assistant/Associate Dean for Students is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, developing and assessing student support services for successful advancement of predoctoral dental, dental hygiene, graduate and DDS/PhD students at the School of Dentistry. The Dean for Students Office focuses on recruiting, retaining and fostering the educational and career development of students in the School's academic programs. The Assistant/Associate Dean for Students is responsible for overseeing DDS admissions, financial aid, some registrar services including course registration, and student support. Support services for students include but are not limited to: event planning such as New Student Orientation, Evening of Appreciation, Commencement, and the White Coat Ceremony; student org representative travel to national meetings; wellness counseling and career, personal and academic advising; accommodations for students with disabilities in conjunction with Educational Support Services (ESS); and peer-tutoring.
The Assistant/Associate Dean for Students works to insure that students have the support necessary to maximize their educational opportunities while at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Dean for Students is an advisor to the dental student Honor Council, an ex-officio member of Academic Review Boards I and II, and serves as a member of the School of Dentistry's senior leadership team.
Direct reports include: Admissions Director and Assistant Director of Financial Aid. There is also a close functional reporting relationship between the Assistant/Associate Dean for Students and the Student Services Administrative Assistant, the Registrar, and the CAPS Embedded Counselor.
Qualifications
Candidates must be a current full time faculty member (80% or greater appointment) on the clinical or a tenure track at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Candidates must be in good standing. Appointment to the position involves an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following application materials via the secure Interfolio portal:
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Personal Statement Including why you are interested in this position and your vision for the program
Questions regarding the position and responsibilities should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Mark Fitzgerald (markfitz@umich.edu). For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact administrative support staff, Erika Roberts (rerika@umich.edu).
Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. To optimize your chances, please apply as soon as possible. The search committee plans to begin reviewing applications within 4 weeks of the posting date.
The Assistant/Associate Dean for Students is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, developing and assessing student support services for successful advancement of predoctoral dental, dental hygiene, graduate and DDS/PhD students at the School of Dentistry. The Dean for Students Office focuses on recruiting, retaining and fostering the educational and career development of students in the School's academic programs. The Assistant/Associate Dean for Students is responsible for overseeing DDS admissions, financial aid, some registrar services including course registration, and student support. Support services for students include but are not limited to: event planning such as New Student Orientation, Evening of Appreciation, Commencement, and the White Coat Ceremony; student org representative travel to national meetings; wellness counseling and career, personal and academic advising; accommodations for students with disabilities in conjunction with Educational Support Services (ESS); and peer-tutoring.
The Assistant/Associate Dean for Students works to insure that students have the support necessary to maximize their educational opportunities while at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Dean for Students is an advisor to the dental student Honor Council, an ex-officio member of Academic Review Boards I and II, and serves as a member of the School of Dentistry's senior leadership team.
Direct reports include: Admissions Director and Assistant Director of Financial Aid. There is also a close functional reporting relationship between the Assistant/Associate Dean for Students and the Student Services Administrative Assistant, the Registrar, and the CAPS Embedded Counselor.
Qualifications
Candidates must be a current full time faculty member (80% or greater appointment) on the clinical or a tenure track at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Candidates must be in good standing. Appointment to the position involves an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following application materials via the secure Interfolio portal:
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Personal Statement Including why you are interested in this position and your vision for the program
Questions regarding the position and responsibilities should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Mark Fitzgerald (markfitz@umich.edu). For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact administrative support staff, Erika Roberts (rerika@umich.edu).
Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. To optimize your chances, please apply as soon as possible. The search committee plans to begin reviewing applications within 4 weeks of the posting date.