Job Description

Description

The Assistant Director of Recruitment and Campus visits recruits for the BA/MD, MD, AA, PA, and graduate programs at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. These programs serve students across three UMKC SOM Missouri campuses: Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Joseph. The school is best known for its accelerated six-year BA/MD program, which matriculates 105 students directly from high school each year. Admissions is housed within the Office of Student Affairs, and The Assistant Director of Recruitment and Campus visits reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions. The Assistant Director of Recruitment is supported by a Recruitment Coordinator, and works closely with the BA/MD, MD, AA and PA program directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Provide vision, leadership, and direction for recruitment programs in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Admissions and program directors.
Foster a culture of inclusive excellence during recruitment processes.
Partner with Student Affairs, Council on Evaluation, Committee on Progression, and the Council on Curriculum to identify factors affecting student progression and incorporate findings into recruiting practices.
Collaborate on public relations and marketing activities to ensure effective and accurate representation of the school in recruiting efforts.
Operational Leadership

Manages the day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine recruitment initiatives. Provides direction to the Admissions team on weekly recruitment events and logistics. Coordinates operations of recruitment portal and Slate CRM database. Supervises the Recruitment Coordinator through delegation and task management.
Develops, plans, and directs School of Medicine recruitment efforts for all academic programs, including creating presentations and leading Campus Visit Days, evening receptions, and counselor/advisor events. Works closely with UMKC's General Admissions office in collaboration with joint visits and events. Provides weekly presentations and individual appointments for prospective students.
Oversees recruitment initiatives focused on early decision/Scholars programs, maintains contact with academic advisors at partner institutions, plans events with student organizations at partner institutions, and identifies methods for increasing awareness of program. Collaborates with representatives at Schools of Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy to execute Health Science District events in collaboration with external organizations such as PrepKC. Develops and maintains strong liaisons with School of Medicine and UMKC admissions personnel. Instructs and advises support staff on relevant recruitment activities.
Researches, develops, and travels to recruitment events, including college fairs, high school visits, and evening receptions in Missouri, Kansas, and other locations as identified. Collaborates with the recruitment Coordinator for the St. Joseph regional campus for recruitment activities for that campus. Dedicates significant amount of time and preparation to statewide travel with the Dean of the school of Medicine.
Manages, selects, trains, and advises 80+ current students serving as volunteer representatives in the School of Medicine Student Ambassador program.
Researches national and specialized recruitment trends, and oversees the implementation and evaluation of recruitment initiatives for both professional and graduate programs in the School of Medicine. Develops and provides regular reporting of application and admissions statistics to School of Medicine administration and other relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of successful policies and procedures in use in higher education as related to student recruitment.
Project management and team-building skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with all constituencies in a unique environment of multiple programs functioning on 3 campuses.
Knowledge of student privacy regulations (FERPA) is required.
A strong work ethic, an approachable leadership style, and a consistent focus on the school’s immediate and strategic goals.
Interpersonal and communication approaches that incorporate tact and diplomacy.
Willingness to learn and follow University policies related to recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least four years of experience in recruitment, student affairs, higher education, or a closely related field from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired, is required.

Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $55,000 - $60,000 annually

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan GGS-11
University Title: Senior Program Manager Student Support Services
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Application Materials
Application materials must include a cover letter and updated Resume / CV.