The Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Affairs provides strategic leadership and active engagement in all aspects of student recruitment, admissions, matriculation, and other student affairs at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM). Reporting to and working closely with the Associate Dean of Student Services, the Assistant Dean plays a critical role in attracting and enrolling a highly qualified student body. This position involves both high-level oversight and direct participation in the operational details of the admissions and recruitment process, with all efforts aligned to ACOM’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
The Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Affairs shall perform the following duties:
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for admissions, alumni, enrollment marketing, student affairs, and student life staff.
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 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.
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.
Respond to inquiries from prospective applicants and currently enrolled students on a broad range of student services topics, providing accurate, timely, and professional communication.
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Doctoral degree (DO, EdD, MD, or PhD) in higher education, student services, enrollment management, business administration, or a related field.
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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.
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Ability to travel as needed for recruitment and outreach purposes.
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Preferred
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Experience in a medical or health sciences educational environment.
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Prior experience in osteopathic medical education.
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Teaching experience.
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Supervisory background with demonstrated success in staff development and team leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, student information systems, and data analysis tools.
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