Director of Admissions

Summary

The Director of Admissions at Midwestern University is a key position providing leadership to the admissions operations of a distinguished and leading healthcare university. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance the Director of Admissions is responsible for establishing and achieving the universitys recruitment enrollment and retention goals and overseeing the Admissions Office operations on both the Downers Grove IL and Glendale AZ campuses. The Director of Admissions plays a critical role in advancing the universitys standing by implementing creative and impactful solutions that yields a highly qualified and motivated student population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the planning development and implementation of a strategic admissions plan across both campuses based on applicant and student data.
• Collaborate with Marketing and other senior leaders to create innovative and impactful solutions that attract prospective students.
• Meet with all Deans and Program Directors regularly to support the programs.
• Implement a focused regional recruitment approach on both campuses.
• Create reporting for key Admissions data on a recurring basis and provide subject matter expertise on report findings with senior leaders.
• Maximize the use of Slate and its capabilities.
• Utilize data to better target our recruitment process (e.g. applications processing interviews acceptances scholarships applicant nurturing).
• Manage both teams and adapt the structure appropriately.
• Review day to day operations and recommend improvements efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Support the team and mentor the staff so they continue to gain knowledge and improve the team.
• Develop cross campus training and knowledge for all staff.
• Collaborate with the Student Services department in establishing an inclusive admissions experience from acceptance through orientation including key items needed prior to orientation housing and orientation week.
• Work with Admissions staff to prepare and coordinate interview and accepted student days.
• Plan and organize admissions events and receptions for prospective students and families.
• Oversee all aspects of Admissions Office staffing including hiring training developing supervising mentoring and evaluating staff.
• Manage the budget for the Admissions Office on both campuses ensuring department staff follows all university policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of new institutional policies and current higher education trends in enrollment and admissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 50 travel will be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises the Admissions teams on both the Downers Grove IL and Glendale AZ campuses.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. The individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular predictable inperson attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and 710 years of progressive experience in admissions required; Masters degree preferred. Previous experience supervising or leading a team required. Experience managing multiple teams across multiple campuses preferred. The ideal candidate will have creative and innovative ideas to lead a dynamic Admissions Office team and be able to bring a data and technology driven approach to student recruitment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven experience presenting in front of large or small groups. Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to make informed decisions.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Power Point PowerPoint Outlook) required. Experience with recruiting and enrollment management software required Slate experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private notforprofit organization that provides graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 fulltime students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 fulltime faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility onsite with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord with all federal state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the SmokeFree Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36601.01 and the Smoke Free Illinois Act 410 ILCS 82/. Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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