Associate Director of Academic Affairs

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), College of Dentistry, Office of Academic is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Academic Affairs to join a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based. 

The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s programs.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave that includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition, the University offers tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of benefits: at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.  

The Associate Director will oversee academic programs, curriculum development, academic grievances, student academic progress, distance learning, and the implementation and enhancement of all academic policies. This role serves as a liaison and resource for the DMD, DMDAS, PG, and MS programs regarding all aspects of their progress toward professional competency.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health sciences, Social Sciences related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred and a minimum 3 years of increasing responsibilities in the fields of registration, admissions and/or student affairs. The preferred candidate will also have familiarity with BANNER, EDDIE, Filemaker.

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