Associate Dean, Career Advising, School of Medicine

Associate Dean, Career Advising, School of Medicine

• University of California, Riverside
• April 30, 2024
• Riverside, CA

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The invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean for Career Advising. UCR’s School of Medicine seeks an innovative, and highly collaborative leader to advance the college’s educational mission.

The Associate Dean for Career Advising provides primary oversight of the Office of Career and Residency Advising (OCRA) and assists with operations in the Office of Student Affairs that relate to medical school admissions, recruitment, student success, and pathway programs. They will work in tandem with UCR’s School of Medicine leadership team to support the School’s institutional priorities, particularly around initiatives that seek to promote greater diversity within the student body, increase equity and access to UCR School of Medicine programs, and foster a greater sense of inclusivity and belonging amongst students from traditionally underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds.

The Associate Dean for Career Advising reports to the of UCR’s School of Medicine.

THE UCR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: AN OVERVIEW

The University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine (UCR SOM) became operational in 2013 as the first public MD-granting medical school to open in California in over 40 years. It has a specific mission to train a diverse physician workforce to serve Inland Southern California (Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial Counties) and to deliver programs in clinical care and research that will address the needs of this medically underserved region. It is also distinctive as the only community-based school of medicine in the University of California system, and does not own or operate a hospital, nor does it have a single, primary hospital affiliate partner. Instead, the UCR SOM has established affiliation agreements with many community hospitals and providers to support the clinical training of medical students and residents. In FY22-23, UCR SOM enrolled 341 MD students, as well as 40 PhD students and 22 Masters students in the Biomedical Sciences. In May 2023, the School of Medicine was recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 Best Grad School Rankings as No. 5 in the nation diversity, with 34% of our 350 medical students and 32% of our biomedical sciences students coming from underrepresented minority communities.

Inland Southern California is home to a diverse and fast-growing population. Many Inland Southern California residents face obstacles to receiving necessary healthcare. One leading issue is the lack of healthcare access—primary, secondary, and tertiary care—in underserved communities, a problem that only deepened during the COVID-19 pandemic. The California Health Care Foundation estimates there are only 41.5 PCPs per 100K population in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, compared to 59.7 PCPs per 100K for the state of California. Additionally, access to specialty care is a persistent issue with only 83.3 specialists per 100K population, compared to 130.8 per 100K population in the state. Patients are routinely referred or transferred out of the region, creating challenges for patients who need care close to home. In response, UCR SOM has focused on training and retaining new physicians to address the profound shortage of essential healthcare services in Inland Southern California.

UCR HEALTH

UCR Health is the clinical enterprise of the UC Riverside School of Medicine (UCR SOM), designed to improve the health of the people of Inland Southern California through innovative healthcare delivery programs that provide the right care, at the right time. As an extension of UCR SOM, UCR Health commits to training the next generation of physicians who pioneer patient-centered care and research. UCR Health is comprised of a team of physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of individuals and their families. UCR Health serves over 42,000 patient visits annually at five clinic locations across Riverside County.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION

The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that will improve the health of the medically underserved in the region and become models to be emulated throughout the state and nation.

VISION

• Education: Educate and retain a diverse physician and research workforce needed to address the underserved patient care needs of the region.
• Research: Develop a platform for expanded biomedical, translational, clinical, and population-based research programs to advance knowledge in the medical sciences.
• Clinical (UCR Health): Improve the health of the people of Inland Southern California by developing innovative health care programs that will deliver quality healthcare within their communities. “Bringing Health Home.”

VALUES

• Inclusion – Embracing diversity in the broadest sense and appreciating all points of view.
• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and the highest ethical standards in all matters.
• Innovation – Pursuing organizational goals with creativity and novelty.
• Excellence – Demonstrating extraordinary dedication to the highest quality outcomes.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility and ownership.
• Respect – Showing consideration and appreciation for others.

THE ROLE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR CAREER ADVISING

Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean for Student Affairs, this position provides primary oversight of the Office of Career and Residency Advising (OCRA) and assists with general operations in the Office of Student Affairs including areas of medical school admissions, recruitment, student success, and pathway programs. Candidates require expertise with career and residency advising across different medical specialties including away rotations, residency application systems, and developing fourth year schedules, as well as experience in developing a comprehensive career advising system through all four-years of medical school. Candidates require general knowledge of student affairs operations including admissions, academic support, financial aid, student wellness, and recruitment with preferred experience across student affairs operational areas. Ideal candidates should value inclusive excellence and have experience with developing a holistic supportive student environment, career advising best practices, metrics for success, and success with advising students to help achieve and advance a diverse student body. This position is primarily administrative with 80% FTE devoted to the Associate Dean role. The remainder 20% effort will be dedicated to the candidate’s clinical academic department in clinical service and other academic pursuits.

The Associate Dean for Career Advising supervises three direct reports:

• Residency Development Specialist
• Career Advising Specialist
• Career and Residency Advising Coordinator

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR CAREER ADVISING

Career and Residency Advising

• In consultation with the Executive Associate Dean for Student Affairs, oversee the Office of Career and Residency Advising system from matriculation through graduation;
• In collaboration with the Office of Medical Education Quality and Improvement, develop and implement an effective program evaluation process to determine effectiveness of the Career and Residency Advising System and level of student satisfaction of Career and Residency Advising in order to identify interventions to undertake continuous quality improvement of the program, and to achieve and maintain accreditation standards;
• Oversee the Clinical Faculty Career Advising program including program effectiveness and training;
• Provide career and residency advising for students throughout their medical school career including taking the lead during SOAP week, orientations, and tracking student engagement;
• Participate in regional and national careers in medicine organizations and conferences;
• Responsible for managing Office of Career and Residency Advising budget and meeting defined metrics aligned with budget.

General Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise medical students on issues related to student progress and/or other student concerns;
• Participate as a member of the Admissions Committee and general operations;
• Collaborate with Executive Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the development of a student affairs strategic plan and in hosting student affairs retreats;
• Serve on SOM committees as well as committees/taskforces in medical education and student affairs;
• Collaborate with Executive Associate Dean for Student Affairs in planning and executing of student affairs activities/events including Gold Humanism Honor Society, Recruitment Day, etc;
• May be asked to contribute in other areas of student affairs depending on background and qualifications;
• Serves as the second in command for Student Affairs and shares representation at senior leadership meetings with constituents including Board of Advisors, sponsors, and community partners.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant must qualify for an academic appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor (Ladder Rank), Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical X, or Health Sciences Clinical series at the associate or full professor rank. The successful candidate must possess an MD degree or DO degree and current board certification in a clinical specialty aligned with the UCR SOM clinical enterprise UCR Health, as well as meet the eligibility requirements for a medical license in the State of California. The incumbent will have a concurrent academic appointment in an appropriate clinical department and is expected to participate in clinical service, in addition to research, or scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to show strong communication skills, leadership ability, and an organized and evidence-based approach to the education of medical students. Additional qualifications include the demonstration of outstanding academic accomplishments and trajectory which may include innovative educational program development, excellence in teaching, clinical leadership, and research or scholarly work. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with LCME accreditation
• Demonstrate ability to establish a comprehensive plan, evaluate outcomes, and develop interventions for areas of improvement for career advising and student operational areas.

SALARY RANGE

The posted UC salary scales () set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The budgetary range for this position is $115,100 - $305,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (), which may provide for eligibility for additional compensation.

PROCEDURES FOR CANDIDATES

Candidates must apply directly through the UC Riverside job portal: . Only candidates with complete applications will be considered, and the review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. UC Riverside has engaged Storbeck Search in executing this confidential search. Inquiries and nominations can be directed to: .