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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

ASSOCIATE DEAN/SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADMISSIONS

🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring an Associate Dean/Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions. This role directs the staff and budget for Student Affairs and Admissions, implements policies to support medical student academic progress from admission through graduation, and oversees programs such as student advising, wellness initiatives, and career development within the School of Medicine.

Highlights
  • Lead student affairs programs aligning with school policies and accreditation standards.
  • Supervise staff and manage the departmental budget for Student Affairs and Admissions.
  • Develop policies, maintain student affairs website, and organize key student events like Orientation and Graduation.
  • Oversee student conduct matters and collaborate closely with university Registrar and other leaders.
  • Manage residency application process, enrollment services, student financial aid, and alumni relations (Senior Associate Dean duties).
  • Provide support in crisis management, confidential student counseling, and accommodations for disabilities.
  • Required education includes terminal degree for Associate Dean; MD, DO, PhD, or EdD preferred for Senior Associate Dean.
  • Minimum six years of increasingly responsible professional experience; experience in medical education administration preferred.
  • Position combines administrative duties with faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement.
  • Salary commensurate with experience; full-time exempt position within the School of Medicine, Student Affairs department.

ASSOCIATE DEAN/SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADMISSIONS Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX  78539


Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
 

Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu

School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu

College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu

College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu

College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

ASSOCIATE DEAN/SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADMISSIONS

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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number SRGV8655
Working Title ASSOCIATE DEAN/SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADMISSIONS
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Edinburg, Texas
Department School of Medicine / Student Affairs
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Reporting to the School of Medicine Dean, the Associate Dean/Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Admissions supervises and directs the staff and budget of the programs under the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions, and is responsible for implementing policies and programming to support medical student academic progress from admissions to graduation: including student academic support, student advising, the learning environment, career development, and student wellness initiatives
Description of Duties
Core Duties (Associate Dean/Senior Associate Dean)
  • Leads student affairs programs in accordance with school policies, governmental regulations, and institutional accreditation requirements to ensure that programs align with the goals and objectives of the UTRGV School of Medicine and its medical education program.
  • Oversees the staff and departmental budget of student affairs to implement programs that promote medical student academic progress, to include student counseling, career advising, mentoring, professionalism, and student wellness.
  • Works collaboratively with medical students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership to foster a positive learning environment. This includes direct support and counsel to the Optimal Learning Environment Committee.
  • Responsible for the development of policies and procedures and maintains a current student website for the student affairs programs.
  • Oversees medical student events such as Orientation, Graduation, White coat ceremony, Match Day, and alumni relation activities.
  • Provides support for student government/student organizations.
  • Supervises the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and oversees the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Student Wellness, and the Office of Medical Student Academic Support.
  • Oversees all matters of student conduct, including protocols, procedures, and necessary decision-making.
  • Works closely with the University’s Office of the Registrar.
  • Serves as the institutional representative for student affairs in UTRGV SOM’s LCME accreditation process as assigned by the Dean.
  • Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned.
  • Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
  • This position will be a 1.0 FTE with a percentage of time dedicated to Associate Dean/Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Admissions duties and the remainder of time dedicated to faculty duties in the selected candidate’s discipline as outlined in the MOA.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Core Duties (Senior Associate Dean)
  • Oversee the students’ residency application process including the generation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
  • Oversees all aspects of student enrollment services including Admissions and Recruitment, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, Graduation, and Alumni relations.
  • Oversees yearly student awards and recognitions.
  • Maintains an understanding of crisis management and serves as the primary contact for medical students regarding sensitive and confidential matters, counseling, and intervention efforts.
  • Works closely with the Student Accessibility Office to understand and implement reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
  • Supports student advancement in the curriculum in collaboration with the Medical Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee (MSEPC).
  • Achieves and maintains a high level of professional development by attending conferences and facilitating ongoing education of the faculty and staff regarding student affairs and student life issues.
  • As applicable, performs clinical duties as outlined by department chair.
Supervision Received
Reports to the School of Medicine Dean or his/her designee, and the corresponding department chair in faculty role; and works closely with the Associate Dean for Educational Affairs.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Associate Dean: Terminal degree in a related field from an accredited University.

Senior Associate Dean: MD, DO, PhD or EdD in a related field or equivalent from an accredited University.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Associate Dean/Senior Associate Dean: Six (6) years of related increasingly responsible professional experience.
Preferred Experience
Senior Associate Dean: Experience in undergraduate medical education with at least five years in an education administration role.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 12/01/2025
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49346
Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
    • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
    • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
    • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  2. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
    • 6th grade education
    • 10th grade education
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
    • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
    • Masters Degree from an accredited university
    • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
    • None of the above
  4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 years
    • 5 years
    • 6 years
    • 7 years
    • 8 years
    • 9 years
    • 10 years
    • Over 10 years
  6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Reference Letter 1
  5. Reference Letter 2
  6. Reference Letter 3
  7. Certifications and Licenses
  8. Training Certificates
  9. Other Document
  10. List of 3 References
  11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
  12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
  13. Letter of Interest
  14. Additional Document
  15. State Licensure

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