Assistant Director - Admissions

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

2d•$56,300 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions for its Office of Admission. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, the Assistant Director also serves as Director of DentPath and oversees all aspects of the DentPath program, including recruitment coordination and assessment of outcomes for participating students. The role oversees the processing and review of admissions and DentPath applications, including some application review. The Assistant Director manages the seminar section of the DentPath curriculum and mentors the cohort. The position requires strong cross-cultural interpersonal, writing, and public-speaking skills, as well as the ability to present the College and University positively to diverse populations. Travel to recruitment sites and the loading and transport of admissions materials, displays, and other equipment are required. The role operates a motor vehicle for recruitment visits and other work activities and performs administrative tasks such as copying, generating enrollment reports, and processing and filing documentation. Other related duties may be assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed, particularly during recruitment season. Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive admissions experience.
Proven record of commitment to working with underserved student populations.
Knowledge and understanding of a selective admissions program.
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills.
Public-speaking skills.
Ability to travel and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the dental school admissions process.
Experience with grant writing.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the DentPath program.
Coordinate recruitment efforts and assess outcomes for students selected to participate in DentPath.
Oversee processing and review of admissions and DentPath applications, including some application review.
Manage the seminar section of the DentPath curriculum.
Serve as a mentor for the DentPath cohort.
Present the College and University positively to diverse populations.
Travel to recruitment sites and operate a motor vehicle for recruitment and other work activities.
Load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
Perform administrative tasks, including making copies, generating enrollment reports, and processing and filing documentation.
Perform related duties as directed.