Assistant Dean, Recruitment & Admissions (COPH)

Closing Date:

11/06/2026Administration - Academic DeansRegularDay Shift (United States of America)NoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

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CPH College of Public Health

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The Assistant Dean for Recruitment & Admissions is a dynamic collaborative people-centered and strategic leader responsible for the development implementation and assessment of graduate student recruitment admissions enrollment planning and pipeline development initiatives for the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Reporting to the Dean and serving as a member of the Colleges leadership team the Assistant Dean leads innovative data-informed strategies that support sustainable enrollment growth student success and the Colleges long-term strategic goals. The position oversees admissions operations enrollment-related communications recruitment activities and a professional staff team while fostering a culture of service accountability innovation and continuous improvement. Working closely with faculty staff students and external partners the Assistant Dean advances student-centered practices and ensures an exceptional experience for prospective students.

Why Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and innovative enrollment leader to shape the future of public health education. The Assistant Dean will play a pivotal role in expanding access to graduate public health education strengthening enrollment outcomes building sustainable student pipelines and advancing the Colleges growth and impact.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative mission-driven academic community dedicated to student success workforce development and improving health and health equity in Arkansas and beyond. As a member of the Colleges leadership team the Assistant Dean will help position the College of Public Health for continued excellence in education research and service while preparing the next generation of public health professionals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in higher education administration public health business administration student affairs marketing communications or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in enrollment management admissions student recruitment student affairs higher education administration or a closely related area.
• Experience supervising professional staff establishing performance expectations and managing complex operations.
• Experience managing budgets resources and multiple priorities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic recruitment admissions or enrollment initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to use data market information and performance measures to guide decisions and evaluate outcomes.
• Knowledge of enrollment management technologies customer relationship management systems student information systems or comparable data platforms.
• Strong written oral presentation interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff students senior leaders and external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practices and the success of individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in higher education public health business administration leadership or a related field.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible higher education leadership experience including leadership roles in enrollment management admissions student recruitment or a related function.
• Experience with graduate or professional student recruitment admissions and enrollment.
• Experience in a school or college of public health health sciences medicine or another professional education environment.
• Demonstrated success expanding applicant pipelines improving enrollment outcomes supporting student access or increasing enrollment diversity.
• Experience with strategic enrollment planning forecasting market analysis scholarship management and return-on-investment assessment.
• Familiarity with accreditation rankings regulatory reporting and external data-submission requirements.
• Experience building partnerships with colleges and universities community organizations employers public agencies or international institutions.
• Experience leading organizational change process improvement or enrollment growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Enrollment Planning

• Provide strategic leadership for recruitment admissions enrollment management and student pipeline development in alignment with the Colleges mission and priorities.
• Develop and implement data-driven enrollment strategies including enrollment goals market analysis forecasting scholarship planning and workforce-aligned program growth.
• Advise College leadership on enrollment trends student success resource allocation and opportunities to expand student access and enrollment.

Admissions Operations & Student Experience

• Oversee the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment including application reviews admissions decisions communications and prospective student services.
• Develop and improve admissions policies procedures and service standards to ensure efficient operations a positive applicant experience and compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment activities including information sessions open houses webinars admitted-student events and orientation.

Recruitment Outreach & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with academic departments educational institutions employers community organizations international partners and university stakeholders to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs Financial Aid Marketing and Communications and other university offices to support recruitment enrollment and student success initiatives.
• Partner on digital print social media and other recruitment campaigns while representing the College at educational fairs conferences and community events.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Supervise mentor and evaluate enrollment management staff establishing performance expectations and supporting professional development.
• Develop efficient workflows and operational processes that promote collaboration service excellence and achievement of enrollment goals.
• Manage departmental budgets scholarship allocations staffing and recruitment resources to support strategic priorities.

Data Analysis Technology & Reporting

• Analyze enrollment market and workforce data to identify trends measure recruitment effectiveness evaluate return on investment and guide strategic decisions.
• Establish performance indicators and oversee the effective use of CRM systems student information systems and communication technologies.
• Prepare enrollment forecasts performance reports and institutional data submissions for accreditation regulatory requirements strategic planning and College leadership.

Institutional Engagement & Additional Responsibilities

• Serve on College and university committees and participate in institution-wide enrollment initiatives.
• Travel as needed and work occasional evenings and weekends to support recruitment and College events.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Colleges mission and strategic priorities.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Preferred Expertise:

• Demonstrated experience working with graduate and professional student populations including international students.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures and experience using admissions customer relationship management and student information systems such as SOPHAS Slate Salesforce Workday or comparable platforms.

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae ResumeProof of Veteran StatusApplicants must upload a resume or CV to be considered for the position.

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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