Assistant or Associate Dean of Student Services

The Assistant / Associate Dean of Student Services provides leadership for the Office of Student Services at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. This individual will assist the Dean and Chief Academic Officer in the leadership and administration of ICOM and is responsible for administering, directing and supervising the departments of Admissions, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, Registrar, Learning Specialist and Counseling programs. 

• Provide leadership and administration for ICOM, Office of Student Services to include strategic planning, personnel administration, fiscal management, and student policies.
• Develop and implement student enrollment goals to accomplish optimum enrollment levels of appropriate size, quality, and diversity.
• Serve on various committees.
• Serve as a liaison between the student body, faculty and administration, on matters affecting students; act as an advocate for students.
• Assist the Dean in development and implementation of the School’s mission and objectives.
• Provide advice and guidance on Student Life.
• Provide advice and guidance on Admissions Policies and Procedures.
• Gather data, conduct program assessment, compile information, and prepare and present reports.
• Provide budget management, planning, assessment, goals and strategies.
• Make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Work and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Develop operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Manage workflow in the Office of Student Services. 
• Read, understand, follow, enforce and interpret complex regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective supervisory relationships.
• Manage complex budgets including determining costs, allocations, expenditures and monitoring processes for multiple units with various types of budget sources.
• Formulate short- and long-range goals and policy.
• Develop and implement new strategies and procedures to meet the mission and goals of the Office of Student Services. 
• Provide leadership and oversight of the ICOM Alumni Association.
• Maintain confidential or highly sensitive information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Foster a cooperative work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the Director of Admissions, Director of Student Affairs, Director of Financial Aid, Registrar and all regular classified and temporary hourly staff under his/her direction.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and/or seven years of related experiences that include supervisory and staff development responsibilities in a medical school. 
• Previous experience in Osteopathic or Allopathic Medical College.
• Supervisory experience.
• Leadership abilities.
• Strong Interpersonal skill and enthusiasm to contribute to staff growth and development.
• Able to organize, direct, prioritize and delegate work appropriately.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in emotional situations.
• Strong knowledge base in Student Services development and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with AOC COCA requirements preferred.
• Budget Management experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated good judgment.
• Must have the ability to relate well with a diverse student population and other constituencies.
• Ability to maintain high energy level and enthusiasm for ICOM.
• Ability to respond to difficult situations calmly and with credibility.
• Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to travel throughout the year, including weekends and evenings.

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement