Director of Admissions and Recruitment

University of Detroit Mercy • Novi, MI

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About The Position

The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for all operations and management of admissions, recruitment, and pre-matriculation programming for the School of Optometry. The Director of Admissions & Recruitment completes all tasks related to optometry admissions, including the full range of highly selective recruitment and selection activities from application to matriculation. A typical annual admissions cycle attracts over 300 applicants, resulting in over 150 on-campus interviews, and over 100 offers of admission. The University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry annually enrolls a class of 44 Optometry students in a most selective admissions environment (representing estimated $1.9mil tuition revenue). This administrative position is directly supervised by the Associate Dean, Student Services & Enrollment Management with additional supervision by the Executive Associate Dean & Dean, School of Optometry. In addition to annual management of the recruitment and admissions process for Optometry program admissions, this position also has responsibility for achieving School of Optometry goals for admission set forth by Faculty Assembly, the Office of the Dean, and University leadership. These responsibilities include the development of a long-range recruitment plan, short-term recruitment activities for attracting desirable candidates for admission, admissions advising, oversight of the operations of the Optometry Admissions Committee, and coordination with the Offices of Student Engagement & Belonging, Academic Administration and the Dean to meet admissions goals for the OD program. Reporting to the Office of Student Services & Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions & Recruitment position requires a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, a strong work-ethic, and an ability to develop a rapport with individuals within and outside of the institution. There is significant travel involved for recruitment activities at various points of the admissions cycle. The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with pre-optometry organizations, undergraduate institutions, pre-professional education programs, pre-health and pre-optometry advisors, and others in an effort to manage enrollment each year.

Requirements

• A college degree and a professional certificate or graduate degree; or 10 or more years of work experience in a related field.
• Five years to seven years of employment experience (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Nice To Haves

• Admissions recruitment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze optometry applications, prioritize applicant review based upon annual goals, and assign status of applicants in order of their suitability for admission.
• Coordinate the review and processing of 300-400 OptomCAS applications annually.
• Responsible for guiding and directing all activities of the Optometry Admissions Committee (faculty and administrators) each admissions cycle.
• Generate interest in the University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry program and convert inquiries to applicants to enrolled students.
• Provide academic counseling for applicants on admissions policies and procedures; offer guidance through the admissions process.
• Generate new academic partnerships to increase applications and yield.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive K-16 recruitment strategy.
• Recruit ideal candidates nationally for the Doctor of Optometry program in alignment with goals set by the Office of the Dean.
• Coordinate campus visits and build relationships with undergraduate pre-optometry clubs and academic advisors in the health sciences.
• Represent the School of Optometry at graduate school fairs, health profession fairs, and professional organization meetings.
• Organize on- and off-campus information sessions.
• Targeted recruitment of students from HURE groups (Historically Underrepresented Race and Ethnicity).
• Manage social media accounts for the School of Optometry in coordination with Marketing & Communications (MarCom).
• Establish and maintain admissions & recruitment focused Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Create and implement an annual social media communications plan to maximize exposure.
• Ensure compliance with all Accreditation Council on Optometric Education requirements related to optometry admissions.
• Collaborate with various offices to ensure accuracy of information regarding cost of attendance, student services, resources, and optometry curriculum.
• Provide administrative leadership on the Optometry Admissions Committee.
• Manage third party online software processes utilized as part of supplemental application process for prospective Optometry students.
• Manage process for offers of admission for selected candidates each year.
• Function as the primary contact person for the Associated Schools & Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) centralized application service, OptomCAS.
• Update and review recruitment print and digital materials on an annual basis.
• Perform other related duties and activities.

Benefits

• Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network.
• UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents.
• Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM.
• Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months.
• Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.
• Employee Assistance Program provided to everyone in your household.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Life and AD&D insurance up to $100,000.
• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance.
• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
• Retirement Plan with UDM providing matches up to 8%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree