Director of Admissions
Apply NowCompany: Midwestern University
Location: Glendale, AZ 85308
Description:
Summary
The Director of Admissions at Midwestern University is a key position providing leadership to the admissions operations of a distinguished and leading healthcare university. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the Director of Admissions is responsible for establishing and achieving the university's recruitment, enrollment, and retention goals, and overseeing the Admissions Office operations on both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses. The Director of Admissions plays a critical role in advancing the university's standing by implementing creative and impactful solutions that yields a highly qualified and motivated student population.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position directly supervises the Admissions teams on both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 7-10 years of progressive experience in admissions required; Master's degree preferred. Previous experience supervising or leading a team required. Experience managing multiple teams across multiple campuses preferred. The ideal candidate will have creative and innovative ideas to lead a dynamic Admissions Office team and be able to bring a data and technology driven approach to student recruitment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proven experience presenting in front of large or small groups. Strong analytical skills, and the ability to use data to make informed decisions.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. Experience with recruiting and enrollment management software required, Slate experience preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Director of Admissions at Midwestern University is a key position providing leadership to the admissions operations of a distinguished and leading healthcare university. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the Director of Admissions is responsible for establishing and achieving the university's recruitment, enrollment, and retention goals, and overseeing the Admissions Office operations on both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses. The Director of Admissions plays a critical role in advancing the university's standing by implementing creative and impactful solutions that yields a highly qualified and motivated student population.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Execute the planning, development, and implementation of a strategic admissions plan across both campuses based on applicant and student data.
- Collaborate with Marketing and other senior leaders to create innovative and impactful solutions that attract prospective students.
- Meet with all Dean's and Program Director's regularly to support the programs.
- Implement a focused regional recruitment approach on both campuses.
- Create reporting for key Admissions data on a recurring basis and provide subject matter expertise on report findings with senior leaders.
- Maximize the use of Slate and its capabilities.
- Utilize data to better target our recruitment process (e.g. applications, processing, interviews, acceptances, scholarships, applicant nurturing).
- Manage both teams and adapt the structure appropriately.
- Review day to day operations and recommend improvements, efficiencies, and cost reductions.
- Support the team and mentor the staff so they continue to gain knowledge and improve the team.
- Develop cross campus training and knowledge for all staff.
- Collaborate with the Student Services department in establishing an inclusive admissions experience from acceptance through orientation, including key items needed prior to orientation, housing, and orientation week.
- Work with Admissions staff to prepare and coordinate interview and accepted student days.
- Plan and organize admissions events and receptions for prospective students and families.
- Oversee all aspects of Admissions Office staffing including, hiring, training, developing, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
- Manage the budget for the Admissions Office on both campuses, ensuring department staff follows all university policies and procedures.
- Stay abreast of new institutional policies and current higher education trends in enrollment and admissions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 50% travel will be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position directly supervises the Admissions teams on both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 7-10 years of progressive experience in admissions required; Master's degree preferred. Previous experience supervising or leading a team required. Experience managing multiple teams across multiple campuses preferred. The ideal candidate will have creative and innovative ideas to lead a dynamic Admissions Office team and be able to bring a data and technology driven approach to student recruitment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proven experience presenting in front of large or small groups. Strong analytical skills, and the ability to use data to make informed decisions.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. Experience with recruiting and enrollment management software required, Slate experience preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)