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Assistant Director of Admissions Office of Medical College Admissions-COM- Rockford

Hiring Department: College of Medicine

Location: Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1016812

Posting Close Date: 4/7/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Assistant Director plays an essential role in the daily activities of the Office of Medical College Admissions (OMCA). The individual performs senior staff/professional duties that are devoted to a particular activity that requires an advanced level of specialization in the admissions unit including developing and administering programs that support the recruitment of highly qualified and diverse applicants, as well the interview evaluation and assessment of applicant competencies for entry to the Medical Doctor (M.D.) program for the three campuses (Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford). The Assistant Director also provides administrative functions essential to operations of the OMCA and to the College Committee on Admissions.

Responsibilities include supervision of staff, oversight of daily enrollment management functions, and management of a wide scope of changing projects throughout the year. In addition, authorized by the dean of admission, to independently review an application for admissions and make a final decision on the application as a representative of the college

Duties & Responsibilities

• May influence the formulation of organizational policy, contractual obligations and employee morale.

• Counsel and advise prospective applicants on admissions requirements for college and special programs.

• Has regular contact with departments, employees and Managers at all levels of the internal organization. Manages vendor relationships and contracts.

• Serves as a resource person and referral agent; creates links and acts as a liaison to other campuses and community groups, expanding internal and external program development.

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret unit, College, Campus and University policies, regulations and rules insofar as they affect the admissions process.

• Provides administrative leadership for the implementation of special programs of the College, ensuring the enforcement of policies set by the Committee on Admissions.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of medical education issues as they apply to the recruitment and selection of students.

• Develops a systematic approach and maintains efficient and effective workflow of special programs, and submits assigned reports to the Assistant Dean.

• Assists with daily supervision of counseling and clerical staff so that unit work is completed in an effective and efficient manner.

• Work with COM website developers to maintain an easy-to-navigate and accurate website. Manages our social media accounts and contributes to other marketing efforts to ensure that potential applicants are well informed about the college. Participate in college-wide admissions marketing strategy development.

• Participates in the recruitment, selection and interview process for prospective students for the various programs within the College of Medicine.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required (Masters Degree preferred); 3 -5 years of experience required.

Candidate should have strong leadership, management and communication skills. Knowledge of student development issues, higher education, enrollment management, admissions strategies, and experience with diverse student populations is required. Knowledge of COM admissions policies is preferred.

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