Harvard University
Healthcare
FacultyAssociateDeanforAdmissions
“Faculty Associate Dean for Admissions at Harvard University. Skills: Leadership in medical education, Admissions strategy, Committee management, Stakeholder representation, Equity and inclusion, Data-informed decision making. Develop and implement a vision for admissions in partnership with the Dean for Medical Education, ensuring alignment with HMS’s mission and educational goals.. Oversee all aspects of the admissions process, ensuring the recruitment and selection of the most qualified candid”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance Harvard's world-changing mission; Create a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive; Alleviate suffering and improve health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership; Identify, recruit, and select exceptional students who will contribute meaningfully to the medical profession and advance the school’s mission of leadership, discovery, and service; Ensure each entering class reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences essential to excellence in medicine; Cultivate a community of future physician leaders who will thrive at HMS and make a lasting impact on healthcare and society; Guide the recruitment and selection of future leaders in medicine and science; Shape national and global conversations about admissions practices; Influence the trajectory of the next generation of physician-scholars and leaders; Ensure the recruitment and selection of the most qualified candidates for the MD program; Champion an inclusive and welcoming applicant experience; Strengthen relationships that support recruitment and outreach; Ensure recruitment and selection processes attract optimally prepared students; Inform evidence-based improvements to admissions policies and practices
Industry & Context.
Must hold a current faculty appointment at the Harvard Medical School to be eligible for this position., Visa sponsorship is not provided., Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MD or equivalent degree, Current academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher, Minimum of five years of leadership experience in undergraduate medical education (UME) (e.g., teaching, curricular development, assessment, or advising)
Nice to Have
Prior experience in medical school admissions or student affairs, Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in academic medicine, Proven ability to lead effectively in a collaborative and data-informed environment, Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of perspectives
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement a vision for admissions in partnership with the Dean for Medical Education
ensuring alignment with HMS’s mission and educational goals.
Oversee all aspects of the admissions process
ensuring the recruitment and selection of the most qualified candidates for the MD program.
Chair the main Admissions Committee and provide oversight for its subcommittees
including recruitment
and evaluation of faculty and staff committee members.
Partners with the Director of Admissions to create and foster collaboration
and continuous improvement.
Ensure full compliance with internal policies and all accreditation-related
Represent HMS admissions to internal and external stakeholders
including University offices
national medical education consortia
and application services.
Champion an inclusive and welcoming applicant experience
ensuring all candidates encounter fairness
and transparency throughout the admissions process.
Serve as a spokesperson for the Harvard medical education program to premedical advisors
educational institutions
and the broader academic community
strengthening relationships that support recruitment and outreach.
Collaborate closely with dual and specialized degree programs (e. g.
Health Sciences and Technology
MD-PhD) to ensure recruitment and selection processes attract optimally prepared students.
Analyze and respond to outcomes data and student performance metrics to inform evidence-based improvements to admissions policies and practices.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners with the Director of Admissions to create and foster collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement.; Collaborate closely with dual and specialized degree programs
Communication Scope
Effective communicator; Interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to engage faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of perspectives; Spokesperson for the Harvard medical education program; Represent HMS admissions to internal and external stakeholders
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