Position Summary:

The Director of Admissions directs the admissions operation for a highly competitive and selective medical school program with more than 4,500 applications for 190 seats. The director manages the admission staff to provide efficient, mission-driven, and student-centered service to prospective students and applicants from all over the country.

This position coordinates complex admissions processes for combined degree programs and tracks requiring interaction with both clinical and basic science faculty members. The director assists the associate dean in training approximately 100 faculty and student committee members annually on application reading and applicant interviewing techniques. This position is also responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan for the medical school, and coordinating with recruiters from other departments.

Directs operations of a programmatic function. Operates with a high degree of independence. Responsible for program development, content and administration. Establishes program objectives, manages programmatic fiscal activities, supervises staff engaged in carrying out program activities and may require grant writing and/or other ability to secure program funding. Prepares various reports for program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate annual strategic planning for admissions functions.

• Make recommendations to the Associate Dean for policy changes, recruitment strategies, admissions requirements, and upholding standards with combined degree programs.

• Actively incorporate changes at national and local levels into the planning process.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive recruitment plan.
• Travel to promote the program and recruit outstanding candidates.

• Build relationships with pre-medical advisors.
• Advocate and promote pipeline programs to advance underrepresented in medicine recruitment.

• Represent the office and medical school to other institutions of higher education, University units, professional organizations, media, and the public.

• With Senior Director for Enrollment Management, work with a vendor for admission software including annual updates and enhancements including testing and training of users.

• Develop, revise, and implement a communication plan for all application processes including email, newsletters, and other forms of media.

• Handle special reviews, confidential matters, and sensitive issues regarding individual applicants; respond to Admissions inquiries, counsel premedical students, and advise individual applicants on admissions processes and procedures.

• Oversee, plan, and coordinate Admissions interview days. This includes setting the interview dates and planning the agenda for multiple programs including MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, Primary Care Track, Rural Programs, EMSAP, Early Assurance, and OMFS.

• Work with Student Admissions Co-Coordinators in running the Student Host Program for student tours, lunches, and panels at interview days and recruitment events.

• Produce reports and share with key school constituencies including the Admissions Committee and medical school deans.

• Plan, write, and edit publicity and promotional materials, including admission guide and web-based information; Work closely with medical school communications professionals.

• Manage AAMC and vendor participation agreements.

• Ensure the Admissions Office is in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, AAMC and LCME requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Determine residency classifications for incoming medical students according to University policy and procedures.

• Hire, evaluate, train, and supervise admission staff.

• Assign work responsibilities.

• Evaluate employee performance and utilize internal and external opportunities for professional development.

• Chair the Criminal Background Check Committee to review background checks for admitted students and recommend actions to the Admissions Selection Committee.

• Work closely with other unit leaders within Enrollment Management

• Work closely with the Offices of Undergraduate Medical Education, Medical Student Services, Access and Engagement, Financial Aid, and other appropriate campus entities.

Salary Range: $60,835 - $95,000

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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