What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services position at NCOM (Candidate Status - Seeking Accreditation)?
Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM) is a nonprofit, mission-driven institution pioneering a community-focused, whole-person approach to osteopathic medical education. As the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, you will provide executive leadership across the full student lifecycle; you will design and scale integrated student affairs and enrollment strategies, oversee admissions, financial aid, advising, and registrar functions, and drive student success, wellness, and residency outcomes in alignment with accreditation standards and institutional growth.
Why You’ll Love Working at NCOM
We recognize that our people drive our mission forward, and we invest in your success through meaningful rewards and support. Our comprehensive best-in-class benefit offerings include:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Financial protection: Life and disability insurance options, including voluntary employee-paid STD, LTD, and AD&D plans
- Flexible financial tools: Flexible spending accounts to support healthcare and dependent care needs
- Well-being and balance: Generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness resources, caregiver support, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, and health support programs
Beyond benefits, NCOM fosters an inclusive, collaborative academic environment where innovation, community impact, and professional growth are at the forefront. You’ll be part of a founding team shaping the future of osteopathic medical education, where your voice, expertise, and leadership directly influence institutional growth and student success.
To succeed as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, you should have:
- Master’s degree required; terminal degree (DO, MD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent) preferred in higher education administration, medical education, or related discipline
- 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs, enrollment management, or academic administration within higher education or health professions education
- Demonstrated expertise in admissions strategy, financial aid oversight, registrar operations, and student information systems (SIS/CRM), with advanced leadership, analytical, and organizational capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to collaborate across academic and clinical leadership teams and travel for recruitment, accreditation activities, and professional conferences
Your responsibilities as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services will include:
- Lead strategic oversight of student affairs, enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, registrar services, and student success initiatives within an osteopathic medical school environment
- Develop and implement student lifecycle programs, including recruitment, matriculation, retention, graduation, and residency placement (GME readiness), aligned with COCA and higher education accreditation standards
- Direct student support services, including academic advising, student wellness, behavioral health, professionalism, and student conduct, ensuring a student-centered and compliant academic environment
- Oversee enrollment strategy, admissions yield optimization, CRM systems, and data analytics to drive recruitment effectiveness, diversity initiatives, and enrollment growth metrics
- Ensure regulatory compliance across FERPA, Title IV financial aid, accreditation (COCA, HLC), and institutional policies while leading audit readiness, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
About Us
At the Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM), we’re building a transformational, community-centered medical school grounded in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution currently seeking accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, culturally competent physicians who are equipped to serve diverse communities with integrity and excellence. We value compassion, professionalism, community representation, structural competency, and innovation in both clinical care and research. Join us as we pioneer a new model of medical education focused on patient-first care, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact.
Lead the Future of Student Success at NCOM
Step into a transformative executive role where your leadership will shape the student experience from admission to residency. Apply now to build, innovate, and elevate the next generation of osteopathic physicians.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.