Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Recruitment

Southeast Alabama Medical Center•Dothan, AL

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About The Position

The Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Affairs provides strategic leadership and active engagement in all aspects of student recruitment, admissions, matriculation, and other student affairs at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM). Reporting to and working closely with the Associate Dean of Student Services, the Assistant Dean plays a critical role in attracting and enrolling a highly qualified student body. This position involves both high-level oversight and direct participation in the operational details of the admissions and recruitment process, with all efforts aligned to ACOM's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Requirements

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.
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 ACOM's mission, vision, and values.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Support the Associate Dean of Student Services in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of ACOM through policy and program development related to admissions and student recruitment.
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for admissions, alumni, enrollment marketing, student affairs, and student life staff.
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 division 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 ACOM 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 Associate Dean of Student Services.