Senior Associate Dean/Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs and Associate/Professor [R0153218]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Associate Dean/Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs and Associate/Professor [R0153218]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Senior Associate Dean/Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs and Associate/Professor (non-tenure track) reports to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine (KSOM) and serves as a senior member of the leadership team of the Office of Academic Affairs and Education. The title of Senior Associate Dean or Associate Dean will be determined by the qualifications and prior experience of the successful candidate; the responsibilities of the position are identical at either rank.

The Senior Associate / Associate Dean provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the full continuum of the medical student experience; from outreach, recruitment, and admissions through matriculation, academic progression, professional identity formation, and the transition to residency training. The Senior Associate / Associate Dean directly supervises the Assistant Dean for Admissions, Recruitment, and Student Financial Services and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Career Services, and is accountable for the integrated leadership, performance management, and professional development of the professional and administrative staff across both reporting units.

The Senior Associate / Associate Dean partners with the Vice Dean in strategic planning, budget management, human resource management, compliance, facilities management, and IT management as they relate to admissions, recruitment, student financial services, student affairs, and career services. The Senior Associate / Associate Dean is accountable to the Vice Dean for ensuring compliance with the accreditation standards of the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) as they relate to medical student selection and admission, medical student financial aid services, medical student academic records, medical student academic progression, medical student health and personal counseling, and career advising (LCME Standards 10, 11, and 12), and serves as a key contributor to the school's continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.

The Senior Associate / Associate Dean leads the integration of admissions and student affairs functions to create a seamless, mission-aligned experience for applicants and students. Areas of oversight include the AMCAS-based application and admissions cycle and the work of the Admissions Committee; pipeline, recruitment, and holistic review programs; scholarship funding, Title IV federal financial aid, and student financial literacy; the learning communities program; the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process; the professionalism advocacy program; student mistreatment monitoring and reporting; career advising and the residency match; and major school events including Orientation, the White Coat Ceremony, Career Week, Match Day, and Commencement.

The Senior Associate / Associate Dean liaises with other offices and departments in the School of Medicine and the University, including the Dean's Office, the Office of Curriculum, the Office of Faculty Affairs, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of Graduate Medical Education, UNLV Student Affairs, the UNLV Student Health Center.

Up to 0.2 FTE may be available for clinical activities, including attending duties within the appropriate clinical setting at UNLV Health. The clinical component may be negotiated based on the candidate’s qualifications, interests, and applicable clinical specialty. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a M.D. from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and Seven to nine years of progressively responsible leadership in undergraduate medical education at an LCME-accredited medical school, including direct supervision of professional and administrative staff. Experience in admissions, financial aid, student affairs, career advising, and/or accreditation strongly required.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

BACKGROUND SCREENNING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ten or more years of progressively responsible medical school leadership, including senior dean-level oversight of two or more units; demonstrated experience leading or co-leading an LCME self-study, site visit, or interim DCI; and active leadership engagement with the AAMC.          

The candidate’s educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency, research and scholarly activity will be considered in determining the candidate’s recommended rank. The SOM Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (FAPT) Committee will use the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (SOM) promotion criteria to recommend rank to the Dean of the SOM. Tenure consideration may be given upon hire on a case-by-case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and SOM Dean's recommendation.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [email protected] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Robert Hernandez, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on November 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact [email protected] for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “ R0153218” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,  HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.  

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.