Executive Director of Admissions

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an experienced, innovative, and strategic leader for the position of Executive Director (ED) of Admissions for Health Professions. The ED will be responsible for admissions, operations, recruitment and data management within the university's health profession programs including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Master’s in Biomedical Sciences, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with tracks in, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Accelerated Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (ABSN), counseling, exercise science and developing programs in Physical and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT). The position requires a strong background in admissions preferably at a Medical School or other highly competitive health professions program (, a commitment to the university's mission, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to attract and support students in the health professions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Recruitment and Outreach:

• Oversee recruitment initiatives including (but not limited to) recruitment fairs, conferences, campus tours, special events, community outreach and direct outreach to prospective students. 
• Build relationships with community partners, pre-health pathway programs, and health professionals to create a pipeline for health professions students. 
• Lead the admissions team to create personalized recruitment and outreach strategies for prospective students interested in health professions. 
• Collaborate with VP of Enrollment to create targeted marketing campaigns across various digital platforms (social media, email, website, digital ads) and traditional media (print, radio, etc.) to raise awareness of the university’s health professions programs. 
• Manage a team of recruiters, ensure effective delegation of tasks and provide support and training to ensure the recruitment efforts are strategic and impactful. 
• Engage with current health professions students and alumni to serve as ambassadors in recruitment efforts, helping to provide prospective students with authentic, first-hand insights into the programs. 
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to ensure prospective students receive accurate and compelling information about the academic offerings, clinical placements, and career opportunities available in the health professions fields. 

Admissions and Operations:

• Oversee the holistic admissions process of all health professions programs including:
• Reviewing applications, evaluating academic transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.
• Conducting individual and group interviews (where required) with prospective students.
• Collaborating with the admissions committee to make final admission decisions based on comprehensive evaluations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the enrollment process, ensuring smooth coordination between admissions, financial aid, registration, and student services.
• Lead the development and optimization of enrollment workflows, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and improve the student experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of applications, admissions decisions, financial aid packages, and enrollment-related communications.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to maintain and improve enrollment management systems and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation standards, and government regulations as they relate to enrollment operations.

Financial Aid:

• Provide support where appropriate in the management and packaging of health professions-specific scholarships, grants, and other financial aid resources.
• Collaborate with financial aid team to build a comprehensive financial aid communications strategy to ensure prospective students are aware of all funding opportunities, scholarships, and financial aid resources available. 
• Collaborate with financial aid to ensure students have access to financial literacy resources, guidance on loan repayment options, and help navigating their financial journey. 

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with academic leaders, department heads, and facult