Joint PA/MPH Program - Admissions Coordinator - 0.5 FTE

Touro University•Vallejo, CA

17d

About The Position

The Admission Administrative Coordinator is a member of the Touro University College of Health Sciences Joint MSPAS/MPH Program staff . Primary responsibilities include initiating , coordinating , and monitoring the clerical, administrative and secretarial functions for the effective implementation of the Physician Assistant Program with a specific emphasis on the admissions component of the Program .

Requirements

Computer skills, MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point , Outlook , Teams ), & Google workspace
Internet Searching Abilities including Google Calendar
The ability to learn new software as needed
Ability to read quickly
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to address different audiences (i.e., applicants, students, faculty, staff)
Highly organized, self-starter with a strong attention to detail
Skilled at multitasking
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Prior work with healthcare professionals
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in admissions

Responsibilities

PA Applicant Management & Admissions
Works with the Office of Admissions and MPSAS/MPH Program Admissions Committee to complete tasks to fill each cohort including organization of inte r view days , reading all applications .
Notifies the Office of Admissions , Program Admissions Committee and Program Director of the results from Interview Days.
Attends program admissions meetings and maintains minutes of all admissions related activities.
First point of contact for prospective candidates and incoming students.
Coordinate with the University’s Admissions team to identify and schedule interview days, open houses , information sessions etc.
Coordinate and schedule interviewers (faculty or alumni) and recruit current students for panel discussions for interview days or information sessions.
Organize and review applications to assess if candidates meet the minimum requirements of the program and are mission-oriented using a detailed rubric to determine if the candidate should be offered an interview.
Tracks application review results and notifies the Office of Admissions
Provide training to new faculty on CASPA and interview day events.
Evaluate if CASPA Webadmit portal needs updates based on each admission cycle requirements.
Organize and curate detailed candidate files and rubrics before interview day to include information essential for candidate evaluation.
I nterview Days
Assist with interview day activities including helping moderate group activities , running an MMI station, or other assigned activities.
Curate and compile detailed communication packets for interviewees, accepted candidates, wait list candidates and interested students .
Compile detailed records of interview day comments, ranking and final decisions.
PA Student Recruitment
Communicate with interested applicants and P re-PA groups about upcoming events such as information sessions and open houses.
Tracking MOU candidates referred to the program, ensuring interview is scheduled and documenting final outcomes.
Attend information sessions and Touro Talks .
Matriculation Requirements & Student Files
Managing and updating electronic files of students as required by ARC-PA for admitted students.
Coordinate with student health services to ensure students meet all onboarding requirements.
Website & Social Media
Review the website to ensure it complies with ARC-PA requirements and ensure updates are made regularly.
Creates a summary profile infographic of accepted students annually which is disseminated on social media as well as in our newsletters
Creates social media posts and newsletters that highlight a variety of program activities including admissions.
Open House
Organize events for the Open House including ensuring sufficient staffing and marketing.
Program Meetings, Minutes & Files
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding student and faculty records.
Attends Admissions committee meeting and other assigned meetings, taking minutes and making them available within 2 business days .
Organizes and participates in the development of conferences, retreats, faculty, and committee meetings as directed .
Maintains minutes of these meetings and makes them available within 2 business days.
Maintains student files for program as directed by program director.
Administrative Responsibilities :
Assist in accreditation and grant reporting activities as needed.
Performs general administrative tasks including but not limited to written and verbal correspondence.
Other duties as requested by the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education or Admissions Chair