Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Career Counseling - Delaware Regional Medical Campus

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs is a leadership position that plays a critical role in shaping the student experience at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Delaware Regional Medical Campus. The Assistant Dean reports to the Vice Dean of Student Affairs at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the medical college, including the Offices of Academic Affairs, Admissions, Assessment, and Diversity & Inclusion, as well as the Dean of Professionalism, to promote a supportive, student-centered learning environment and an integrated approach to medical student support.

The Assistant Dean is responsible for the comprehensive oversight, coordination, and administration of student affairs functions, including but not limited to academic success programs, student wellness initiatives, career counseling, and academic advising. This role provides strategic leadership in developing policies, programs, and services that promote student development, foster academic achievement, support student wellbeing, and enhance the overall educational experience for medical students at the SKMC Delaware Regional Medical Campus.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Student Advising, Support & Well-Being:

• Serve as an advocate and trusted resource for students, providing individualized advising, mentoring, and support regarding academic, personal, and professional matters
• Promote wellness initiatives to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of medical students
• Connect students with appropriate institutional and community resources, including counseling and health services
•   Facilitate open communication between students and faculty, staff, and administration, ensuring students feel supported throughout their education
• Support policies and practices that promote fairness in all aspects of student affairs and supports students from various backgrounds

Career Development & Residency Advising:

• Participate in individual advising and class-wide programming to support specialty exploration, career decision-making, and professional development throughout medical school
•   Advise students regarding residency selection, application strategy, and the residency application and Match processes in collaboration with SKMC Specialty Advisors
•   Prepare Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs) for senior medical students
• Participate in programs and initiatives that support students’ professional identity formation and readiness for residency
• Participate in academic policy development and refinement

Academic Progress, Professionalism, and Student Success:

• Collaborate with academic deans, faculty, and the Director of Academic Success to monitor student progress and provide individualized support to students experiencing academic challenges
• Connect students with appropriate academic and learning support resources, including referral to appropriate services for evaluation and consideration of accommodations when indicated
•   Meet with and advise students regarding academic standing, professionalism, conduct, and other concerns that may affect their progress through medical school.
• Participate in student promotion and professionalism processes and help students understand applicable policies, expectations, and their rights and responsibilities.

Student Engagement, Programs, and Events:

•   Support student organizations and student-led activities that foster an active and engaged student community
• Promote student engagement through social and recreational offerings
• Participate in the planning and coordination of major student programs and milestone events, including but not limited to Orientation, Match Day, and Class Day

Administration, Policy, and Accreditation:

•   Contribute to the development, review, implementation, and communication of policies and procedures related to medical students and Student Affairs
• Support compliance with institutional requirements and LCME accreditation standards related to Student Affairs and the medical student services
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and the ongoing evaluation of Student Affairs programs, services, and resources offered at Jefferson
• Serve on educational and administrative committees, including those related to curriculum, student progress and promotion, student well-being, and other institutional priorities

Other:

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff in a manner consistent with Jeffersonian values
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Vice Dean of Student Affairs, Sidney Kimmel Medical College

THE CANDIDATE

Required Experience and Qualifications

• MD or DO
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in medical school academic administration or educational leadership, such as service in a dean’s office position or as a course director, clerkship director, advisor, residency training director, or comparable role
• Experience advising and mentoring medical students
• Demonstrated understanding of the academic, professional, and personal challenges facing medical students and of the medical student experience across the continuum of undergraduate medical education
  

 Preferred Experience and Qualification

•   Experience with medical student career advising, residency applications, and the Match process.
• Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating programs that support medical student success, advising, well-being, or professional development.
• Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and institutional policies relevant to medical students and Student Affairs.
• Experience with student progress, promotion, professionalism, or conduct processes.
• Active engagement in medical education through institutional, regional, or national educational activities or organizations.
• Maintain an active Pennsylvania state medical license, board certification, and/or DEA license which may be required for obtaining local hospital credentials or delivering patient care

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

•   Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with the ability to establish trusting and supportive relationships with students.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and sensitivity when addressing complex student concerns and handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and institutional leaders.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make thoughtful decisions within the scope of the role.
• Commitment to medical education, student success, professional development, and a supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in interactions and decision-making

THE INSTITUTION

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.   

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Application Procedures:

Please submit a Letter of Interest and current curriculum vitae (Jefferson format) to [email protected].

The deadline to submit these materials is 12/31/2026.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1015 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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