Director of Medical Student Admissions & Special Programs, College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
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Posted: 18-May-23
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 92994-en_US
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.
The College of Medicine, Office of Medical Student Admissions and Special Programs is recruiting a Director of Medical Student Admissions & Special Programs. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.
Essential Functions
Lead the Administrative Operations of the Office of Medical Student Admissions & Special Programs as its primary manager of application planning, processing, review, and communication; Manage operations of application development and roll-out, including testing applications and engaging in continuous quality improvement of applications on an annual basis; Oversee the application processing flow including the inputting and communication of Admissions Decisions through theUCCOM application management system (i.e., MedOneStop); Serve as the Office operational lead and institutional operational expert for MD and BS/MD interview seasons; Monitor admissions yield and assist with the extension of scholarship and alternate list offers; Participate in the delegation and monitoring of review and decision-making of the Admission Committee; Develop and manage budgets for programs; review and approve operating expenditures for the programs.
Create, promote, maintain, and evaluate processes and programs to recruit and retain undergraduate students and postbaccalaureate students to increase the College of Medicine's visibility and reputation; Responsible for program planning and development, program evaluation and assessment, and preparation of annual reports; Establish long-range measurable goals and objectives for the programs and initiatives listed above; Review and evaluate effectiveness of programs. Initiate, develop, and revise programs as required.
Lead the Connections Dual Admissions Program (DAP), a non-accelerated (four years at UC undergraduate; four years at UCCOM) baccalaureate/medical degree early assurance program; Lead programming and provide longitudinal advisement to students within the UCCOM pipeline programs in both individual (i.e., meet with each student once per semester) and group (i.e., as the advisor of the student leadership committee) formats.
Act as a primary manager for, and ensure professional development of, staff in the Office of Admissions & Special Programs (e.g., Directors, Program Coordinators, Student Workers); Supervise the interviewing, selection and training of support staff; delegate responsibilities and evaluate performance of support staff; Manage personnel to ensure quality of submission processes and communication to applicants within the MD, BS/MD, and other affiliated programs.
Essential Functions Continued
Responsible for the selection of program participants including developing admissions processes, reviewing applications, making admissions recommendations and facilitating admissions committees.
Manage the UCCOM Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) review courses designed to prepare undergraduate pre-medical students to receive competitive scores on the examination.
Assist with the implementation and tracking of pipeline programs designed to increase the number of underrepresented students who apply, enroll, and graduate from medical programs; Track pre- and post-matriculation data of pipeline programs and MD program application pool.
Conduct presentations and webinars for outreach, recruitment, pipeline programs, and MD interview and retention programs; represent the Office at national meetings, recruitment fairs and events.
Act as delegate and liaison representing the Office to the University community, serve as representative on designated committees and attend developmental workshops and seminars.
Serve as the primary Office liaison for administrative and operational relationships within UCCOM.
Minimum Requirements
Master degree in a related educational program, student affairs administration or other related field with five (5) years of relevant experience; -OR- Bachelor degree with seven (7) years of relevant experience; -OR- Associate degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience.
At least three (3) years student-related administrative experience and supervisory experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, professional judgment, and professionalism befitting an individual working with institutional leaders and executive stakeholders.
Facility with data collection, analysis (and analysis programs), and presentation.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to multi-task and independently track and carry concurrent projects through to long-term conclusion.
Excellent time management abilities, including ability to prioritize duties depending on timeline/item importance.
Understanding of and willingness to participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) including ability to receive and integrate constructive feedback.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat applications. Ability to learn other data reporting programs (e.g., Crystal Reports, MedOneStop queries) is required.
Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.
Experience in medical student education and/or recruitment..
The ideal candidate will have excellent management, professional, and communication skills.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at www.uc.edu.MISSIO...N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.