Assistant Director, Office Of Student Affairs

Brown University

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Job Description

The Assistant Director, Office of Medical School Student Affairs (OSA) is responsible for the development and implementation of all OSA programming, provides administrative oversight over OSA programs, and facilitates timely and comprehensive communication to other medical school departments to ensure transparent and high-quality service to students., The Office of Student Affairs exists to provide essential support for medical students in their development as a community of individuals who are thriving personally and professionally. The Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and directs key elements of the Office of Medical School Student Affairs, in close collaboration with the Operations and Student Affairs Manager. In collaboration with the Associate and Assistant Deans for Student Affairs and the Director of Career Advising, this position provides essential student support and serves as a resource and reference for students, advising students on all aspects of their medical school experience. The Assistant Director serves as a resource for the Director of the Mary B. Arnold mentoring program in their oversight of administrative aspects of the Mary B. Arnold longitudinal mentoring program.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) plus 5-7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated progressive increase in scope in responsibility (medical education program administration preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with structured student advising as well as management of student programming in a higher education setting, including development and implementation of advising and student activities programs.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Job Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to deal with urgent situations independently and triage student issues and concerns efficiently required.
• Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations required.
• Strong computer skills including word processing and database experience; website management a plus.
• Ability to learn new computer programs required.
• Demonstrated high professional and ethical standards, and the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information required.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule; able to travel to a national meeting yearly.
• Ability to initiate and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations with multiple demands required.
• Ability to create and maintain a respectful, collaborative team environment in line with the mission, vision, and goals of the Office of Student Affairs required.
• Experience in medical school student affairs preferred.
• Familiarity with medical program curricula and the demands of medical education on student performance preferred.
• Expert understanding of best practices and professional mandates relating to student affairs administration preferred.
• Ability with website upkeep and maintenance preferred.
  
  

Criminal Background And Education Verification Required.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-04-13

Job Posting Title

Assistant Director, Office of Student Affairs

Department

Warren Alpert Medical School

Grade

Grade 10

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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