Director of Student Affairs and Admissions for DPT Program

Hanover College•Hanover, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hanover College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) invites applications for an innovative and student-centered leader to serve as Director of Student Affairs and Admissions. This 12-month core faculty position with administrative responsibilities offers an exciting opportunity to shape the student experience from recruitment through graduation within a program that combines the flexibility of online learning with the hands-on engagement of immersive laboratory education. The Director of Student Affairs and Admissions serves as a key member of the DPT leadership team and provides strategic oversight of student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, advising, progression, retention, and student success initiatives. The successful candidate will foster a culture of belonging, accountability, professional growth, and academic excellence while ensuring students receive the support needed to thrive in a rigorous healthcare education environment. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, institutional partners, and students, this leader will champion a data-informed approach to student success, continuous improvement, and accreditation compliance. The Director will play a critical role in developing future physical therapists who embody Hanover College's commitment to lifelong learning, service, leadership, and professional excellence.

Requirements

Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for the position, OR a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT or tDPT) with qualifications consistent with faculty appointment.
Experience in higher education with demonstrated success in student affairs, admissions, advising, student success, enrollment management, or related leadership roles.
Knowledge of accreditation standards, assessment processes, and student support systems within higher education.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and implement evidence-informed strategies to improve student outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Licensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
Experience with student retention initiatives, academic coaching, advising systems, and learner support programs.
Experience with admissions processes, enrollment management, and recruitment strategy.
Experience working within hybrid, online, or innovative educational models.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, advising, progression, retention, and student success initiatives.
Lead recruitment efforts designed to attract highly qualified applicants and achieve program enrollment goals.
Oversee admissions processes, including applicant review, interview coordination, selection decisions, enrollment yield, and matriculation activities.
Develop and implement comprehensive student success strategies that support academic achievement, professional formation, resilience, well-being, and readiness for clinical education and licensure.
Coordinate advising, mentoring, coaching, and student support systems to promote learner success across the curriculum.
Monitor student progression, retention, graduation, and licensure-readiness indicators and develop intervention strategies for students requiring additional support.
Serve as liaison with Hanover College Admissions, Student Services, and other institutional support offices.
Lead student orientation, onboarding, leadership development, recognition programs, and graduation activities.
Utilize recruitment, admissions, progression, retention, and student outcomes data to guide continuous quality improvement efforts.
Chair the Admissions Committee and Administration Committee and engage faculty in student success initiatives and policy development.
Provide leadership for admissions, student affairs, and student outcomes components of the Program Assessment Plan and CAPTE Self-Study process.
Ensure all policies, procedures, and practices related to admissions and student affairs remain compliant with CAPTE accreditation standards and Hanover College policies.
Teach within the DPT curriculum as assigned and contribute to the academic mission of the program.
Travel to onsite laboratory immersions to support students, faculty, and program initiatives.