Assistant Dean for Admissions

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

The Assistant Dean for Admissions leads the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of prospective medical students at the regional campus while ensuring alignment with SKMC’s mission. Reporting to the Vice Dean for Admissions and working closely with the SKMC Admissions team, the Assistant Dean works closely with colleagues across the medical college, including the Offices of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Registrar, Assessment, Diversity & Inclusion as well as with consortium partners. This position is 0.5 FTE.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Admissions and Selection:

• Chair the SKMC Delaware Regional Medical Campus Admissions Subcommittee
• Oversee training of Regional Campus Subcommittee members in interview standards and voting practices
• Screen applicants to SKMC’s regional medical campus using the AAMC Mission-Aligned Selection Framework and the Experiences, Attributes, Academic Metrics, and Competencies Model (EAMC)
• Invite applicants to with a diverse range of medical and lived experiences who meet the school’s mission to interview
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Admissions and the Admissions team to host in-person interviews
• Communicate Subcommittee recommendations regarding applicants’ decisions to the SKMC Committee on Admissions

Strategic Recruitment:

• Participate in information sessions and pre-admission counseling
• Participate in programming that builds pipelines for prospective students and relationships with partners
•   Review data and national trends, applying the continuous quality improvement model to inform admissions practices

Administration, Policy, and Accreditation:

• Contribute to the development, review, implementation, and communication of policies and procedures related to Admissions
• Support compliance with institutional requirements and LCME accreditation standards related to Admissions
• Follow the AAMC Guidelines for best practices in Admissions

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 Admissions, 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
• Demonstrated understanding of the academic, clinical, community service and professional experiences and attributes medical students possess that predict success across the continuum of undergraduate medical education

Preferred Experience and Qualification

• Experience interviewing applicants at the UME and/or GME level
•   Experience working with prospective medical students and pre-health advisors
•   Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and institutional policies
• Experience leading a team within higher education.
• Active engagement in medical education through institutional, regional, or national educational activities or organizations.
• Maintain an active Delaware 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
• Ability to use Admissions platforms such as AMCAS and the Application Management Portal (AMP)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, institutional leaders, and consortium partners
• 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.
• 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. The Delaware Regional Medical Campus will be located in Newark, Delaware. Applications to the Delaware Reginal Medical Campus will open in AMCAS in May 2027 and the inaugural class of 40 students will start classes in July 2028.

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 for submitting these materials is November 30, 2026.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

901 Market 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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