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Oakland University

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $139K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 11th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The role involves providing leadership and strategic support across student affairs including career advising, program development, student advising, and managing student affairs events, under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

Highlights
  • Lead and support student affairs activities such as career advising, program development, and student events within the School of Medicine.
  • Report directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and independently prioritize assignments to meet the School's mission.
  • Requires a Master's degree in counseling, education, or related field, plus 5-7 years of medical school experience.
  • Experience in medical education, student advising, and managing student affairs in a medical school environment is essential.
  • Strong counseling skills and ability to handle confidential student information with strict standards.
  • Critical thinking skills for data organization, presentation, and making recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills including composing, proofreading, editing, and presenting to students and faculty.
  • Desirable qualifications include a terminal degree such as PhD, EdD, MD, or DO in a relevant field.
  • Annual salary is $139,215 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
  • Position is full-time (40 hours per week) under the Administrative-Professional Group with a monthly pay schedule.