The Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Affairs shall perform the following duties: 

• Support the Associate Dean of Student Services in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of ACOM through policy and program development related to admissions and student recruitment. 

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for admissions, alumni, enrollment marketing, student affairs, and student life staff. 

• Collaborate with financial aid and registrar personnel. 

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and highly qualified applicant pool. 

• Direct and actively participate in all components of the admissions cycle, including application review, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and matriculation processes. 

• Ensure timely, accurate, and effective communication with prospective students, applicants, and matriculates. 

• Partner with the Institutional Effectiveness division to collect, analyze, and report admissions and enrollment data to support decision-making, institutional reporting, and continuous improvement. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify enrollment trends, barriers to enrollment, and opportunities for growth. 

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing division to develop, implement, and assess strategic marketing and communication plans for prospective student recruitment in collaboration with internal and external partners. 

• Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and accreditation standards related to admissions, recruitment, and matriculation. 

• Serve as a liaison between Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, and other institutional offices to streamline the student enrollment experience. 

• Plan and execute admissions events, including open houses, interview days, recruitment fairs, and orientations. 

• Represent ACOM at recruitment and outreach events locally, regionally, and nationally. 

• Participate in institutional committees and contribute to accreditation activities and reports as assigned. 

• Respond to inquiries from prospective applicants and currently enrolled students on a broad range of student services topics, providing accurate, timely, and professional communication. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Services. 

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience 

• Doctoral degree (DO, EdD, MD, or PhD) in higher education, student services, enrollment management, business administration, or a related field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a student services, admissions, or enrollment management division at a college or university, preferably in a health sciences educational setting.
• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment and outreach purposes. 

• Preferred 
  • Experience in a medical or health sciences educational environment. 
  • Prior experience in osteopathic medical education. 
  • Teaching experience. 
  • Supervisory background with demonstrated success in staff development and team leadership. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess strategic enrollment initiatives. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, student information systems, and data analysis tools. 

• Knowledge of higher education admissions practices, compliance, and accreditation standards. 

• Commitment to ACOM’s mission, vision, and values.