Director, Medical Student Services

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Director, Medical Student Services

Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

26P103

100%

$61,000

UC S05

The Director oversees programs and events designated to enhance the professional advancement of medical students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) to ensure that each student recruited is supported, empowered, and develops professionally while undergoing the transformational experience of becoming a physician. This role supervises staff within Student Affairs and Admission (OSAA) responsible for different aspects of the student’s experience, in collaboration with the Department of Medical Education and the Office of Student Success.

These duties will include oversight of medical student curricular scheduling, regular assessments of OSSA’s resources and supportive activities, participation in medical student educational seminars/lectures, providing professional development programs for BSOM students, and other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions. This individual will supervise those aspects of OSAA related to student development throughout their matriculated journey.

• Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) years or more of relevant experience or Master’s degree with five (5) years or more of relevant experience. Working experience should be progressively responsible in education, student affairs, student services, program/project management, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of supervisor experience.
• Exceptional organizational and strategic coordination skills, with the ability to plan, structure, critically analyze, and operationalize.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, as well as profound relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior coordination skills, and experience managing several large projects simultaneously.
• Ability to inspire students, faculty, alumni and staff to actively participate in the student support and professional development process.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, evaluate, and directly supervise personnel. This must include the ability to engage across various personalities and educational levels in a respectful manner that inspires long-term commitment to the OSAA mission in its promotion of the BSOM and WSU missions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A detail orientated mind, able to effectively work in the complex ambiguity of an undergraduate medical education (UME) system.

• Prior administrative experience in student affairs at the university level, or a work history that can demonstrate equivalent skills.
• Mastery of various Microsoft tools, and an ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.

• Management of all processes and procedures related to clinical experience and scheduling of clinical curricular assignments for medical students.
• Supervision of those OSAA services related to matriculated students, including but not limited to medical student scheduling (3rd and 4th year), student events, wellness, activities; career services including support through the match process.
• Oversee and manage all HR issues and hiring within the unit.
• Manage onboarding efforts for newly hired employees within OSAA, ensuring appropriate plans are developed and new hires have required equipment and access.
• Act as the second in command to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions in their absence.

• Develop and oversee programming for BSOM students to enhance the professional advancement of medical students throughout their matriculated journey, with a focus on holistic wellness, fostering a sense of community, and decreasing burnout.
• Counsel and guide off-cycle medical students to ensure all requirements are met in alignment with policy.
• Develop and host informational sessions for rising 4th year students regarding phased scheduling and graduation requirements.
• Be available to meet with students for…