Director of Admissions & DO Program Recruitment

Benedictine College; Lancaster (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine College is seeking a Director of Admission for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program to lead recruitment, selection, and enrollment strategies in alignment with the college mission.

The role oversees compliance with COCA standards, manages AACOMAS/AMCAS workflows, and guides a team of 3–5 admissions staff, reporting to the VP for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives. Strong data analytics and partnerships with external institutions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education admissions.
• Experience in medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional health program admissions strongly preferred, including experience managing AACOMAS, AMCAS, or comparable centralized application systems.
• Proficiency with Slate or comparable CRM/admissions systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven admissions strategy aligned with institutional mission and enrollment targets
• Establish annual admissions calendar, milestones, and performance metrics
• Serve as primary liaison between Admissions, the Dean of the School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Admissions Committee
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to admissions staff
• Ensure admissions strategy, recruitment practices, and selection processes are aligned with the mission and values of the School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Provide direct supervision, performance management, and annual evaluations for admissions staff
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of admissions coordinators and related personnel, in collaboration with Human Resources and institutional leadership
• Supervise admissions team members, including assigning work, setting priorities, and conducting performance evaluations
• Participate in hiring processes for admissions coordinators and other support staff, including interviewing and selection recommendations
• Provide coaching, development, and accountability structures to support team performance and retention
• Direct the full admissions lifecycle from inquiry through matriculation
• Oversee AACOMAS application processing and ensure timely, accurate workflow management
• Lead Admissions Committee operations, including training, calibration, and holistic review standards
• Design and oversee interview processes, including interviewer training and evaluation systems
• Ensure compliance with COCA standards, AACOMAS policies, FERPA, and institutional regulations
• Develop and manage the annual admissions budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and alignment with departmental and institutional priorities
• Direct recruitment strategy for local, regional, and national markets
• Cultivate partnerships with undergraduate institutions, pre-health advisors, and pipeline programs
• Develop targeted outreach initiatives aligned with institutional priorities (e.g., primary care, rural medicine)
• Oversee development of admissions marketing materials in coordination with Marketing and Communications
• Oversee Slate CRM configuration, workflow, and communication strategy
• Analyze admissions data to assess conversion rates, yield, and recruitment effectiveness
• Provide regular enrollment reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to leadership

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Benedictine College is seeking a Director of Admission for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program to lead recruitment, selection, and enrollment strategies in alignment with the college mission.

The role oversees compliance with COCA standards, manages AACOMAS/AMCAS workflows, and guides a team of 3–5 admissions staff, reporting to the VP for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives. Strong data analytics and partnerships with external institutions are essential.