Assistant Dean of Admissions, UMKC School of Medicine
About the role
The Assistant Dean of Admissions leads the Admissions Department for the BA/MD, MD, AA, PA, and graduate programs at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. These programs serve students across three UMKC SOM Missouri campuses: Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Joseph.
Responsibilities
- Provide vision, leadership, and direction for admissions and recruitment programs in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and academic departments, executing the core mission of supporting professionals through teaching science, compassion and service in order to meet the health care needs of the state of Missouri.
- Foster a culture of inclusive excellence, during the application, interview, and recruitment processes.
- Partner with Student Affairs, Council on Evaluation, Committee on Progression, and the Council on Curriculum to identify factors affecting student progression and incorporate findings into admissions practices.
- Oversee student recruitment and admission to the various programs within the School of Medicine.
- Oversee the implementation of a strategic plan from the council on selection for the recruitment of students to meet the goals and mission of the UMKC School of Medicine
- Collaborate on public relations and marketing activities to ensure effective and accurate representation of the school in recruiting efforts as well as admissions policies and procedures.
- Exercise Administrative and functional supervision and mentorship over all members of the Admissions department
- Aid the Associate Dean of Student Affairs to oversee and administer the Admissions budget
- Oversee the processes for recruitment, application receipt, screening, interviewing, recruitment, and admissions
- Oversee the feedback process to students who have been denied admission to a School of Medicine program.
- Support the Chairs of the Councils on Selection for the BA/MD, MD, PA and AA programs, communicating policy and decisions of the Councils on Selection to the Coordinating Committee and to the Dean of the School of Medicine
- Engage in ongoing planning and continuous quality improvement in recruiting and admission processes that establish short-term and long-term goals, result in measurable outcomes
- Serve on the following committees:
- Coordinating committee
- Alumni Board
- Council on Inclusive Excellence
- Strategic Undergraduate Recruitment Council
- Maintain and develop institutional admissions policies in accordance with appropriate governing organizations, such as the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Liaison Committee for Medical Education, the Physician Assistant Education Association, and the National Association of College Admissions Counseling.
- Be knowledgeable in federal laws pertaining to admissions and holistic admissions processes.
- In collaboration with the Chairs of the Councils on Selection for the BA/MD, MD, PA and AA programs, organize and develop annual educational sessions, or retreat, to review processes and information with the members of the Council on Selection.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in admissions with progressive responsibility and leadership.
Benefits
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
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