Director, Student Success (BCOD)

Position Information

Position Title

Director, Student Success (BCOD)

Position Type

Admin/Professional

Department

Specialty Dentistry

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Pay Grade

MN10

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) Bitonte College of Dentistry

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Director, Student Success, in the Bitonte College of Dentistry, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $62,167 – $67,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA )
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy# )
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Bitonte College of Dentistry’s Director for Student Success is engaged with students in all phases of the process that leads to the successful completion of the D.D.S. degree, from admissions through graduation. The Director for Student Success works in collaboration with the university’s centralized admissions and student services offices and provides oversight of all aspects of dental student affairs, including student services, student advising, and student promotion.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Admissions

Work in collaboration with the university’s Senior Executive Director, Strategic Enrollment Initiatives and the university’s centralized admissions office to assist in the dental student recruitment and admissions process. Provide oversight to ensure that the college meets all Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) standards related to admissions.

Student Services

Serve as the first point of contact for dental students with respect to student services. Work in collaboration with the university’s centralized Student Services office to ensure that dental students’ student services needs are addressed. Address student professionalism concerns. Serve as the student advocate for dental students in academic and student conduct proceedings. Oversee career advising for dental students. Provide oversight for the residency application process for dental students.Provide oversight to ensure that the college meets all Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) standards related to student services.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in student services/student affairs in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a dental school/college.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of predoctoral dental education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.