Þscription The Associate Director of Student Life and Community Building reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs (SADSA) and plays a key role in providing leadership, developing strategies and programs to enhance the overall student experience, making student affairs the hub for campus engagement and student connection. The Associate Director works in concert with the SADSA to foster a cohesive and inclusive, student-centered community that supports the professional and personal growth of all students. The Associate Director will manage all aspects of student engagement, to ensure the learning environment offers the opportunity for students to learn, grow and thrive. Responsibilities Foster student leadership, involvement, and engagement through extracurricular activities, student organizations, and civic engagement opportunities. Develop and manage processes to work with all student groups and affinity groups to ensure their voices are represented and supported. Support and guide the Student Council and related subcommittees. Collaborate with leaders of Student Wellness/Wellbeing, Student Academic Success and Career Planning and Professional Development to create programming and systems of support to ensure students’ growth and development. Partner with Real Estate, Enrollment Services, Human Resources and Finance to enhance the quality of campus life by improving students’ experiences. Partner with the leaders of other degree-granting programs to optimize programming and resources in support of all students. Develop and implement regular evaluation processes to assess effectiveness of student life and community building programs; reports data to support accreditation and other continuous quality improvement program evaluation processes for the school of medicine. Cultivate collaborative relationships with ISMMS students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators and other departments, including but not limited to Admissions and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, to sustain a culture that is inclusive, vibrant and supportive. Guide the planning and execution of student events and partner with Student Council to ensure the inclusion of the student voice and perspective Serve as a primary contact for students/student representatives to provide a forum for students to voice issues and provide ongoing feedback and engagement (i.e. Class representatives, Class Chats, Town Halls). Coordinate the production of all student affairs communication to include e-newsletters, calendars of activities, websites, and social media. Supervise and develop staff fostering a culture of innovation, inclusiveness and professional growth Nurture a supportive, safe and healthy environment for students, including the participation in planning for and ensuring access to student health services, student counseling and mental health services. Monitor and report regional, national and international trends in student affairs. Participate in professional organizations to remain current and contribute to scholarship pertaining to student affairs. Support the Office of Student Affairs as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of medical education work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s degree desirable 3-5 years of experience supervising staff. 3-5 years of experience working in a student affairs functional area, or similar area. Experience in branding, marketing, and creative technology/ tools. Large scale project/event management experience. Strong team player who promotes cross-team collaboration and inspires team members to work together and contribute. Strong technical skills, including ability to review, design, test and implement web-based systems and tools at an advanced end-user level. Strong communications, presentation and writing skills. Strong analytical skills. Compensation Statement The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $79,720.00 - $161,199.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Non-Bargaining Unit, 830 - Medical Education - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high