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Associate Dean of Academic Success

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE)

Fort Smith, AR | Full Time

$61k-82k (estimate)

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Associate Dean of Academic Success

$61k-82k (estimate)

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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is Hiring an Associate Dean of Academic Success Near Fort Smith, AR

Associate Dean of Academic Success

About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.

About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Dean of Academic Success is a student-focused, exemplary leader whose primary responsibility is serving the College of Osteopathic Medicine by supporting students’ holistic success throughout all four years of their undergraduate medical education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate regularly with stakeholders including the ARCOM Dean, Assistant and Associate Deans, Course Directors, faculty, and staff.

Assist in coordinating effective course and assessment scheduling and delivery.

Assist with integrating and implementing a four-year, seamless curriculum using on-site and distance-learning, inclusive of both standard and emerging technologies.

Assist in the review of faculty and course performance evaluation data.

Collaborate to implement professional development in areas of need.

Facilitate a COM specific centralized process of excused absences for first and second year osteopathic medical students.

Identify and guide learners that need higher levels of support.

Develop and implement both individual and group programming related to Student Academic Success initiatives within the COM.

Provide oversight for plans developed to support individual student success.

Coordinate career plan development with ARCOM’s Career Counseling and Board Prep Specialist and refer students to other appropriate personnel and resources.

Ensure the development of and adherence to policies, procedures and processes that align with Student Success initiatives.

Perform other duties as identified by the ARCOM Dean and mutually agreed upon.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a terminal degree (PhD, DO, MD)

Minimum academic ranking of Associate Professor with history of teaching, curriculum development/evaluation and remediation in medical education

Experience in academic medicine and administration

Experience in curriculum development and integration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching in a COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school or college

Experience in course development and curriculum integration

Expertise in cognitive development and assessment

Experience in medical education and curriculum research and scholarly activity

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be punctual and able to work required hours

Must be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills

Must be able to complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment

Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office.

Display professionalism for the college in all communications and interactions

Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy

Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments

High-energy, versatile, self-directed

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.

Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.

Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.

Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.

Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.

Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Expertise in negotiation.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.

May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

May require significant travel or work away from campus.

Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.

Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.

Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.

Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@achehealth.edu.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.