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Position Title

Associate Director of Admissions for the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Description

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.


• Provide prompt and informative responses to inquiries from prospective students, offering valuable guidance throughout the application process.


• Efficiently process applications using AACOMAS and MU-COM supplemental applications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.


• Strategically plan and participate in pre-health student recruiting events at various colleges, universities, graduate fairs, panels, and advisor visits, effectively promoting our graduate health programs.


• Represent Marian University’s graduate health programs at regional and national conferences, as well as at Catholic, Franciscan, and independent colleges/universities, establishing strong connections within the academic community.


• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with pre-health profession advisors, faculty program directors, and corporate partners, contributing to the growth and visibility of our programs.


• Develop and implement comprehensive communication and marketing plans to effectively promote the health professions and attract prospective students.


• Organize and execute engaging events for prospective and accepted students and their families, providing an exceptional experience that showcases the value of our programs.


• Create and manage a campus visit program, ensuring a seamless and informative experience for visiting students.


• Collaborate on targeted recruitment plans aligned with our strategic objectives.


• Oversee the student ambassador program, providing guidance and support to ambassadors in their recruitment efforts.


• Maintain an organized inquiry database, including conducting GRE searches and managing prospective student information.


• Develop and generate statistical reports to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.


• Stay abreast of current and future markets, identifying potential entry points and building networks and contacts to expand our reach.


• Provide supervision and guidance to the Coordinator of Graduate Health Professions, ensuring smooth workflow and effective collaboration.


• Collaborate with the system administrator to ensure the application system is up-to-date, and assist in creating new documents, forms, and processes within the system.


• Schedule and facilitate osteopathic medical school interviews, leveraging technology such as Zoom to ensure a seamless interview day experience.


• Process decisions for both DO and biomedical sciences master’s program applications, ensuring timely and accurate communication with applicants.


• Collaborate with various departments to ensure incoming students have fulfilled all matriculation requirements, facilitating a smooth transition into our programs.


• Actively participate in committees, contributing to the advancement of the graduate admissions process and overall university goals.


• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, leadership, management, marketing, communications, or a related field.


• Preferred: Graduate degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands