Director of Student Affairs

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Administration

Posting Close Date: 1/26/2023

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking applications for Director of Student Affairs.?This position oversees operational and academic advising activities of the Department of Student Affairs in the College of Medicine in Peoria. The Director serves as the primary advisor to the Assistant Dean. Provides academic support and guidance to medical students in compliance with degree program requirements.?Counsels students on study plans, learning strategies, and academic planning. Develops and implements programming for learning, Serves as liaison onfaculty committees. Works with College of Medicine ADA committee, title IX, and student mistreatment.

Position Summary

Develop and implement professional development seminars for students around study strategies, time management, test anxiety, test taking skills, and learning theory.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advise and support the development of Student Interest Groups regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, policies, and compliance.

Provide training for Student Interest Group advisors.

Develop and execute a leadership development program for students.

Advise current students on academic planning and improvement goals.

Track referrals to learning specialist and PEP utilization on those referrals.

Provide referrals and screen students for learning disabilities or mental health issues.

Provide individual academic counseling to students; evaluate student skills and qualifications.

Develop and implement professional development seminars for students around study strategies, time management, test anxiety, test taking skills, and learning theory.

Develop and present Step 1 Coaching Series.

Direct day-to-day administrative operations.

Serve as primary advisor to Assistant Dean regarding overall department objectives and long-range planning by providing reports and outcome evaluations and suggesting and implementing new initiatives and processes.

Provide strategic management which includes determining and setting unit goals and priorities, budget development, and identifying areas of improvement and developing new routines or systems.

Serve as liaison to medical school committees/ departments such as UHP, Medical Education and Evaluation, ADA, and Promotion s committee.

Tracks out-of-phase students.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Counseling or related field required.
• At least 2 years of work experience in education or related field required.
• Experience with designing and implementing training/ instruction in a variety of formats (face- to-face, online, written, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of learning styles, motivational strategies, study skills, obstacles to learning. Familiarity with learning assessment tools.
• ?Multicultural competency, computer literacy.
• Demonstrated interest in working with and assisting students.
• Ability to work well with student s while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply detailed academic requirements to the needs of individual students. Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and implement strategies and study plans with students.?
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ?Experience working in higher education or medical education preferred.?

Peoria is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, which is among the largest and most diverse public medical schools in the U.S. Peoria boasts a vibrant arts scene, minor league baseball and hockey, the largest park district in Illinois, an airport with 11 direct destinations, dozens of miles of walking/biking paths, two symphony orchestras, a large civic arena with national touring Broadway musicals and concerts, and a low cost of living. The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000 people, and a two hours’ drive from both downtown Chicago and St. Louis.

For fullest consideration please submit your application by 11/21/2022 at:?

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1976?c=uic

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