Faculty, Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Are you a passionate, student-centered leader who believes that an exceptional medical education extends beyond the classroom? Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.

School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Associate Dean for Student Affairs to help shape a supportive, inclusive, and engaging student experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals by championing student success, fostering personal and professional growth, and ensuring students have the resources and support they need to thrive.

The Associate Dean for Student Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight for the non-curricular programs, services, and policies that support medical and graduate student success throughout the full student experience, from admission and orientation through graduation and transition to residency.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and serving as a member of the medical schools senior leadership team, the Associate Dean promotes academic achievement, personal well-being, professional development, and a supportive learning environment.

The Associate Dean leads the Student Affairs team and oversees recruitment and admissions, financial aid and scholarships, student records and registration, academic advising and learning support, career development and advising, student life and well-being, and disability and accessibility services.

Responsibilities include reporting and compliance; coordinating access to behavioral health services; supporting financial literacy, tutoring, and academic success programs; and overseeing student organizations, recognition and awards, and major events, including Orientation, the White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, Awards Ceremony, and Graduation.

For medical students, the Associate Dean oversees a coordinated system of academic advising, career exploration, and mentoring.

The role supports students through the residency application and Match processes and provides oversight and guidance for the Medical Student Council, student interest groups, and honor societies, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Working closely with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, senior leaders, assistant deans, department chairs, program leaders, and course and clerkship directors, the Associate Dean develops and implements policies and programs that support student progress and professional development.

The role coordinates support for students experiencing academic or personal difficulties, have oversight for the leave of absence process, and participates in institutional processes addressing professionalism, student misconduct, and learning and working environment concerns.

The Associate Dean uses student feedback and outcomes to evaluate services, guide improvements, and ensure that support is accessible, coordinated, and respon...