Director of Medical Student Admissions SMS-3845

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, IL, seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the entire medical student admissions cycle on site. The role includes coordinating applications, interviews, data management, and matriculation with a focus on holistic evaluation and policy compliance.

The position oversees staff, partners with faculty and institutional stakeholders, and ensures adherence to accreditation standards while guiding recruitment initiatives and program development.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's with substantial admissions experience in an educational setting.
• Proven experience with admissions workflows, data systems, and compliance standards.

Aufgaben

• Directs and coordinates the operational administration of the medical school admissions cycle, overseeing applicant processing and matriculation.
• Performs comprehensive evaluation of applicants and supports admissions committee decisions through holistic review.
• Develops and coordinates admissions-related programs and recruitment initiatives, serving as the primary resource for prospective students.
• Supervises admissions support staff and manages workflow and interview scheduling logistics.
• Provides institutional representation, data analysis, and process improvement to enhance efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Admissions leadership

Holistic review

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AMCAS

WebAdMIT

Banner systems

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Description

Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and administers the medical student admissions process for the SIU School of Medicine. Oversees all operational aspects of the admissions cycle including application review, interview coordination, data systems management, and matriculation processes. Provides professional guidance in evaluating applicants through holistic review, manages admissions-related programs and events, supervises admissions support staff, and serves as a liaison between prospective students, faculty, and institutional partners. Ensures compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and national medical school admissions guidelines.

*This position is ON SITE only*

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Examples of Duties

25% Directs and coordinates the operational administration of medical school admissions cycle. Oversees applicant processing through AMCAS, WebAdMIT, and Banner systems; manages application screening, secondary application distribution, interview coordination, and matriculation processes. Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and accreditation standards governing medical school admissions.

20% Performs comprehensive evaluation of applicants and supports the admissions committee decision making. Conducts holistic review of applicant credentials including academic performance, course rigor, written materials, and experiential background. Provides analysis and professional judgement during admissions committee deliberations and assesses readiness for success in a rigorous medical education environment.

30% Develops and coordinates admissions-related programs and recruitment initiatives. Plans and executes major admissions programs including the Student Ambassador Program and recruitment strategies and initiatives. Serves as the primary resource for prospective students, providing guidance regarding admissions policies, application procedures, and academic preparation.

5% Supervises admissions support staff and manages operational workflow. Assigns and reviews work of admissions staff, oversees interview scheduling logistics, and provides guidance and training to ensure efficient office operations and compliance with established policies and procedures.

20% Provides institutional representation, data analysis, and process improvement. Serves as the School of Medicine representative to the Illinois Association of Medical Schools Admissions Officers. Prepares admissions-related reports, analyzes applicant data to support decision-making, and evaluates admissions processes to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend policy and procedural changes that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Masters degree in business, education, communications, social sciences , or a related field.
   1. In addition to three years of progressively responsible professional experience in admissions, records, registration, student services, or a closely related area of work within an educational institution.

OR

1. Bachelor's degree in business, education, communications, social sciences, or a related field.
   1. In addition to five years of professional experience in admissions, records, registration, or closely related work within an educational institution

Supplemental Information

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