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Assistant Dean, Graduate Education, College of Medicine

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
May 12, 2025
Assistant Dean, Graduate Education, College of Medicine Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UCCOM), Office of Graduate Education, enthusiastically announces this position, the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education, to address the needs of around 600 PhD and MS students. The overarching goal of this position is to work with the Associate Dean to advance the initiatives of the Office of Graduate Education, with a specific focus on graduate student success, mentoring, and training. This position/person will address these needs by establishing innovative approaches which encompass the roles and responsibilities found below. There is flexibility for this leadership position that will allow for novel approaches to achieve these primary goals. Sufficient support staff will be in place to assist in realizing these goals. Essential Functions Graduate student advising and success (20%): Provide one-on-one advising of graduate students. Faculty mentor training (20%): Lead and manage training to enhance faculty skills in mentoring, focusing on continuous improvement and student success. Outreach and recruiting (20%): Provide leadership for initiatives to increase visibility, facilitate enrollment, and promote access to graduate programs and research opportunities in the CoM. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Director (10%): Oversee the UC SURF application process. Graduate student retention and professional development (10%): Provide leadership for initiatives to enhance retention and completion rates. Participate and/or direct training programs for graduate students (10%): Assist and/or oversee execution of program, including applications, interviews, evaluation materials. Graduate student mental health and wellbeing (5%): Serve as a CoM graduate education liaison to the university Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and maintain a strong relationship with CAPS. Professional Development & Service (5%): Develop and maintain relationships with university colleagues and leadership. Required Education Bachelor's Degree or Terminal Degree. Required Experience Seven (7) years of relevant work experience. A minimum of three (3) years of higher education administrative experience. Some positions may require a record of scholarship and professional achievement that would meet the criteria for appointment as a full professor with tenure. Additional Qualifications Considered A collaborative and transparent leadership style with the ability to build trust and credibility. Extensive experience in faculty mentor training (preferably a CIMER trained instructor). Extensive experience creating and delivering presentations to students and faculty on graduate education, training, and how to develop a strong application to graduate college/school. Extensive experience mentoring graduate students, undergraduates, and scholars. Experience matching students with research mentors. Experience organizing events and programming for faculty and students. Experience working with faculty, students, and trainee populations. Knowledge of research training programs and graduate students training. Experience in advancing and supporting the needs of students. Experience in faculty and student development and training. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98949 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant Dean, Graduate Education, College of Medicine Date: May 12, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Developer, Counseling, Medicare, Technology, Healthcare, Research, Education