Director of Recruiting, COM (997881)

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Tax advantaged accounts

Financial security via insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in Cincinnati seeks a Director of Recruiting for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The role includes strategic leadership in recruitment, managing the admissions budget, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Applicants should have a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years in higher education admissions. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with comprehensive benefits, including tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in higher education, including admissions experience with a US medical school.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective policies and procedures related to student recruitment and admissions in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with COM leadership to provide vision for admissions and recruitment programs.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan to attract qualified applicants.
• Oversee application processes and work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Student recruitment policies

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Centralized applications services (AMCAS or AACOMAS)

Job description

Overview

The Director of Recruiting, COM (997881) at Xavier University oversees all aspects of admissions and recruitment for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). This role supervises the Assistant Directors of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment and collaborates with Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) leadership, the COM dean, the COM Admissions Committee, and COM program chairs/directors to establish and meet enrollment goals. Xavier is an EOE.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with COM leadership to provide vision, direction, and oversight for admissions and recruitment programs, ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Xavier’s COM.


• Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan, cultivating pipeline relationships with undergraduate institutions, high schools, and other programs to attract qualified applicants.


• Partner with the marketing team to ensure accurate representation of the college in recruitment efforts and admissions policies.

Operational Leadership

• Assist COM leadership in managing the Admissions budget, ensuring compliance with institutional policies.


• Ensure compliance with the Admissions Standards of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and XUCOM.


• Oversee application processes, including receipt, screening, interviewing, and admissions, while working collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and staff to support the mission of providing an excellent Jesuit medical education to a diverse student population.


• Coordinate the application and implement additional application procedures as needed.


• Coordinate with marketing to establish and maintain an applicant-centered communication system to engage prospective and newly admitted students effectively.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned.


• Travel and occasional flexibility in work hours are required.


• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the application, interview, and recruitment processes.


• Engage in continuous planning and quality improvement to refine recruitment and admissions processes, establish measurable outcomes, and achieve both short-term and long-term goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree.


• A minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in higher education, including admissions experience with a US medical school.


• Experience with centralized applications services (AMCAS or AACOMAS).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of effective policies and procedures related to student recruitment and admissions in higher education.


• Strong project management and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a Jesuit-based medical education environment.


• Familiarity with student and patient privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).


• Demonstrated work ethic, approachable leadership style, and alignment with the college's strategic goals.


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.


• A willingness to embrace the college’s strategic and collaborative approach to curriculum, research, and Ignatian belonging.

To ensure prompt consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position closes at the university’s discretion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.


• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.


• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.


• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.


• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Director


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Human Resources


• Industries: Higher Education

Note: Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications submitted may be reviewed at any time and will be kept on file in accordance with university policy.