Assistant Dean for Student Success

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at The Chicago School (IllinoisCOM) has recently achieved pre-accreditation status and is preparing to welcome its first class in summer 2026. The college seeks an inaugural Assistant Dean for Student Success to lead student affairs functions at the IllinoisCOM and play a foundational role in shaping the medical student experience. 

Reporting to the Dean for Student Success for The Chicago School, the Assistant Dean will oversee services and programming that support academic persistence, promote professional development, and prepare students to meet the rigorous expectations of medical training while advancing the IllinoisCOM’s mission of compassionate, patient-centered care that reflects the integration of mental and physical health. This role requires close collaboration with departments across the University to ensure student needs are met in alignment with institutional goals, program objectives, and accreditation standards. 

We are seeking a student-focused, outcomes-driven leader with experience in health professions education and a demonstrated commitment to supporting students throughout their medical education journey. 

This is a full-time, on-site role located at the Chicago campus. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. 

ABOUT US 

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years. 

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a community committed to true inclusion and equity. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come. 

The University is building the IllinoisCOM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership 

• Advance the mission and vision of The Chicago School and the IllinoisCOM 

• Develop and maintain COM-specific student affairs policies and procedural guides 

• Lead planning efforts aligned with institutional strategy and accreditation requirements 

• Establish annual priorities and guide the structure and development of student affairs functions 

• Represent the IllinoisCOM in accreditation, regulatory, and institutional planning processes 

Student Engagement 

• Provide direct support to students navigating the challenges of medical education 

• Lead or co-