Associate Director of Admissions for Health Professions

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University, a leading institution of higher learning located in Indianapolis, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as the Associate Director of Admissions for the health professions at Marian University. In this role you will play a vital role in attracting and guiding prospective students in their journey towards a career in the health professions. Your passion for education, counseling, and recruitment will contribute to the continued success of our graduate health programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Provide prompt and informative responses to inquiries from prospective students, offering valuable guidance throughout the application process. 
• Efficiently process applications using various systems, including AACOMAS, Recruit, CAS Liaison and 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, identify potential entry points and build networks and contacts to expand our reach. 
• Provide supervision and guidance to the Admissions Advisor and Recruiter for 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 health profession graduate 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. 

University Expectations: 

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University 
• Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures 
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors 
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues 
• Meets department productivity standards 
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems 
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals 
• Adheres to the department budget 

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual