Director of Pre-Health Admissions

About the role

The Director of Pre-Health Admissions is responsible for developing recruitment strategies and managing relationships for undergraduate pre-health programs. This role also supports pathways into UNE graduate and professional programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pre-health recruitment strategy that considers the unique ways prospective students interested in pre-health programs search for undergraduate programs and what factors into their selection process.
• Partner with the VP of Admissions & Marketing and the Senior Director of Admissions to develop pre-health specific marketing and communication strategies and materials.
• Execute recruitment activities for pre-health programs, including representing the university at pre-health-related recruitment events, hosting on-campus and virtual events, conducting information sessions, and conducting targeted outreach.
• Support yield initiatives for admitted pre-health students through targeted outreach, events, and follow-up communication.
• Maintain current knowledge of all pre-health curricular programs, pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Colleges to understand accelerated program experiences and requirements, informing the definition of ideal prospective students and how best to optimize enrollment.
• Coordinate with program faculty, pre-health advisors, and other campus stakeholders to support recruitment programming, student communications, and event participation.
• Ensure accurate and engaging pre-health experience and messaging.
• Manage the Nursing Committee and maintain the Nursing waitlist, when applicable.
• Participate in on-campus and virtual events supporting yield and enrollment, such as open houses, admitted student programs, and yield events.
• Ensure accurate and engaging pre-health experience and messaging.
• Data Tracking & Reporting
• Assist in leading the Undergraduate Admission team - including supervisory responsibilities for 1 or more admissions counselors.
• Participate in admissions staff training related to pre-health pathways and messaging.
• Assist with special projects aligned with the undergraduate pre-health enrollment strategy.
• Serve as a visible representative of the institution to prospective students, families, and school partners.
• Aid in general admissions operations during peak recruitment and review periods.
• Assist the Senior Director with department administrative tasks and functions, including development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of operating policies, procedures, forms, systems; staff hiring, training, and supervision; preparation of regular and special reports; and the like.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in undergraduate admissions, recruitment, or a related role in a healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been acquired.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Slate or Salesforce.
• Experience working with pre-health or STEM-focused student populations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required, lift and transport recruitment materials up to 30 pounds, and work extended hours during peak recruitment periods (typically fall and spring).