Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs at University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs. This role involves leading the Office of Student Affairs at the School of Medicine Greenville by managing student orientation, advising, wellbeing, progression, residency matching, and graduation processes to enhance the student experience and success.

Highlights

Oversee organization, evaluation, and fiscal management of the Office of Student Affairs.
Manage student orientation, academic and career advising, student wellbeing, and professional development programs.
Supervise residency match processes including ERAS, NRMP, and specialty matches.
Ensure compliance with LCME accreditation standards related to Student Affairs.
Serve as student advocate and member of Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee.
Monitor and update student handbook annually and manage related policies.
Participate in leadership teams and represent the school at national/regional medical education events including AAMC.
Required: Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) and 8 years of leadership experience in student affairs.
Preferred: Strong organizational, leadership, collaboration skills, knowledge of LCME standards and federal/state regulations related to student services.
Supports students throughout their medical education focusing on holistic wellness and relationship-based advising.

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To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Candidates will be asked during the process to have three letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Search Committee. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of 5 days on our job website. After 5 days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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Posting Number	FAC00163PO26
Advertised Title	Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Campus	School of Medicine Greenville
College/Division	School of Medicine Greenville
Department	SOMG School of Medicine Greenville
Advertised Salary Range	To commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy	Greenville, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	12 months
Work County	Greenville
Tenure Information	Professional Track
Job Search Category	Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville seeks applicants for the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs position. Reporting to the Dean, the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs is responsible for the organization, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of the Office of Student Affairs. This position is responsible for all aspects of the student experience including orientation, academic and career advising, progression through medical school, student wellbeing and professional development, the residency match, and graduation. The Senior Associate Dean must be responsive to the dynamic needs of the students, the institution, and the faculty, and be able to establish priorities and develop new initiatives to support student success. The Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs will be responsible for the following: Major Responsibilities: Create and sustain programs and services that foster holistic wellness-based initiatives helping students develop and sustain physical and emotional well-being. Develop and oversee a system of relationship-based advising, coaching and career counseling that focuses on supporting students and connecting with appropriate resources throughout their medical education. Serve as a student advocate and non-voting member of the Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee. Ensure mistreatment awareness, reporting mechanisms, and mitigation policies and procedures. Contribute to the development and monitoring of a reliable system to address student grievances and mistreatment. Oversee the planning and implementation of student events and programs such as M1 and M2 student orientation, career advising sessions, match day, Gold Humanism Honor Society induction, and graduation. Oversee the ERAS and NRMP match processes, San Francisco match, Urology match, military match, and, when necessary, NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program. Implement quality improvement strategies to comply with LCME standards related to Student Affairs and participate in the preparation for, and the execution of, LCME accreditation site visits. Promote students’ leadership skills through student government, committee representation, engagement in interest groups, and co-curricular groups. Administrative Responsibilities: Review and edit the student handbook annually to ensure that all information and relevant policies and procedures are up to date. Monitor the budget and finances of the Office of Student Affairs, including forecasting throughout the year to ensure that budgets are followed, meeting with constituents to assess budgetary needs, and working in collaboration with the Executive Director for Finance and Business Operations to ensure fiscal balance. Participate in retreats and committees to facilitate optimal integration and representation of student academic and non-academic performance achievements and concerns Collaborate with those responsible for the academic program to ensure smooth coordination and optimal student progress. Serve as a resource to students and support approved student initiatives that benefit the learning environment and the local community. Write letters of recommendation as needed and nominate students for honors, scholarships, and special programs. Ancillary Activities: Represent the medical school at national and regional student events/medical education organizations and relevant meetings, including, but not limited to, the AAMC Annual Meeting and AAMC Group on Student Affairs. Serve as a member of the Dean’s Executive Leadership Team, able to step in for the dean as requested for events. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to aid in developing strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, external audiences, and potential partners. An empathy for student concerns with a willingness to listen to, understand, advise, and advocate on their behalf. Demonstrated trustworthiness, integrity, and exceptional character. Adept at relationship building and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external local, regional, and national partners.
Required Education and Experience	Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) and 8 years’ experience in student affairs leadership and administration.
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated passion for medical education and student success Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage various stakeholders and initiatives Demonstrated success in collaboration, a strong work ethic, and experience in leadership and supervisory roles Effective delivery of student support programs and services for medical students LCME standards for medical students addressing all aspects of student services Federal/state regulations pertaining to student support programs, privacy, and services Successful interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, team building, staff development, and communication techniques

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville seeks applicants for the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs position.

Reporting to the Dean, the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs is responsible for the organization, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of the Office of Student Affairs. This position is responsible for all aspects of the student experience including orientation, academic and career advising, progression through medical school, student wellbeing and professional development, the residency match, and graduation. The Senior Associate Dean must be responsive to the dynamic needs of the students, the institution, and the faculty, and be able to establish priorities and develop new initiatives to support student success.

The Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs will be responsible for the following:

Major Responsibilities:

Create and sustain programs and services that foster holistic wellness-based initiatives helping students develop and sustain physical and emotional well-being.
Develop and oversee a system of relationship-based advising, coaching and career counseling that focuses on supporting students and connecting with appropriate resources throughout their medical education.
Serve as a student advocate and non-voting member of the Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee.
Ensure mistreatment awareness, reporting mechanisms, and mitigation policies and procedures.
Contribute to the development and monitoring of a reliable system to address student grievances and mistreatment.
Oversee the planning and implementation of student events and programs such as M1 and M2 student orientation, career advising sessions, match day, Gold Humanism Honor Society induction, and graduation.
Oversee the ERAS and NRMP match processes, San Francisco match, Urology match, military match, and, when necessary, NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program.
Implement quality improvement strategies to comply with LCME standards related to Student Affairs and participate in the preparation for, and the execution of, LCME accreditation site visits.
Promote students’ leadership skills through student government, committee representation, engagement in interest groups, and co-curricular groups.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Review and edit the student handbook annually to ensure that all information and relevant policies and procedures are up to date.
Monitor the budget and finances of the Office of Student Affairs, including forecasting throughout the year to ensure that budgets are followed, meeting with constituents to assess budgetary needs, and working in collaboration with the Executive Director for Finance and Business Operations to ensure fiscal balance.
Participate in retreats and committees to facilitate optimal integration and representation of student academic and non-academic performance achievements and concerns
Collaborate with those responsible for the academic program to ensure smooth coordination and optimal student progress.
Serve as a resource to students and support approved student initiatives that benefit the learning environment and the local community.
Write letters of recommendation as needed and nominate students for honors, scholarships, and special programs.

Ancillary Activities:

Represent the medical school at national and regional student events/medical education organizations and relevant meetings, including, but not limited to, the AAMC Annual Meeting and AAMC Group on Student Affairs.
Serve as a member of the Dean’s Executive Leadership Team, able to step in for the dean as requested for events.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to aid in developing strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, external audiences, and potential partners.
An empathy for student concerns with a willingness to listen to, understand, advise, and advocate on their behalf.
Demonstrated trustworthiness, integrity, and exceptional character.
Adept at relationship building and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external local, regional, and national partners.

Required Education and Experience

Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) and 8 years’ experience in student affairs leadership and administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for medical education and student success
Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage various stakeholders and initiatives
Demonstrated success in collaboration, a strong work ethic, and experience in leadership and supervisory roles
Effective delivery of student support programs and services for medical students
LCME standards for medical students addressing all aspects of student services
Federal/state regulations pertaining to student support programs, privacy, and services
Successful interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, team building, staff development, and communication techniques

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	12/01/2026
Job Open Date	11/10/2026
Job Close Date	11/20/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Candidates will be asked during the process to have three letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Search Committee. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Positions are advertised for a minimum of 5 days on our job website. After 5 days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215907
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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