Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and Admissions

The Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and Admissions offers strategic leadership and actively engages in every facet of student recruitment and admissions at the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. The Assistant Dean is instrumental in drawing in and enrolling a highly qualified cohort of students. This role encompasses both overarching oversight and hands-on involvement in the operational intricacies of the admissions and recruitment process, ensuring that all initiatives are in harmony with the School of Medicine's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Support the School of Medicine in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of SOM through policy and program development related to admissions and student recruitment.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for admissions, alumni, and enrollment marketing.

• Collaborate with financial aid and registrar personnel.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and highly qualified applicant pool.

• Direct and actively participate in all components of the admissions cycle, including application review, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and matriculation processes.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and effective communication with prospective students, applicants, and matriculates.

• Partner with the Institutional Effectiveness division to collect, analyze, and report admissions and enrollment data to support decision-making, institutional reporting, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify enrollment trends, barriers to enrollment, and opportunities for growth.

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop, implement, and assess strategic marketing and communication plans for prospective student recruitment in collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and accreditation standards related to admissions, recruitment, and matriculation.

• Serve as a liaison between Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, and other institutional offices to streamline the student enrollment experience.

• Plan and execute admissions events, including open houses, interview days, recruitment fairs, and orientations.

• Represent SOM at recruitment and outreach events locally, regionally, and nationally.

• Participate in institutional committees and contribute to accreditation activities and reports as assigned.

• Respond to inquiries from prospective applicants and currently enrolled students on a broad range of student services topics, providing accurate, timely, and professional communication.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess strategic enrollment initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, student information systems, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of higher education admissions practices, compliance, and accreditation standards. Commitment to MMC SOM's mission, vision, and values.

Education and Experience Required:

• Doctoral degree (DO, EdD, MD, or PhD) in higher education, student services, enrollment management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a student services, admissions, or enrollment management division at a college or university, preferably in a health sciences educational setting.
• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment and outreach purposes

Experience Preferred:

• Experience in a medical or health sciences educational environment.

• Prior experience in osteopathic medical education.

• Teaching experience.

• Supervisory background with demonstrated success in staff development and team leadership.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

·Board Certification in specialty if applicable