Executive Director of Admissions: Online Executive Health Professions

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education•Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Executive Director of Admissions will work closely with applicants, advising them on the application process, as well as being the department's expert on using our EMP system. While this position reports to the Associate Provost, it will also work closely with all program directors, deans, and graduate admissions teams at ACHE.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, public relations, event planning, leadership in student activities, or other related higher education fields.
Ability to travel and to represent the college using personal vehicle.
Ability to travel independently, including booking and staying in hotels (must meet Arkansas state requirement of being at least 21 years of age).
Valid U.S. driver's license and proof of insurance required.
Ability to prepare and present information to small and large groups.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, goal-oriented atmosphere, both independently and as part of a unified team.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years previous admissions experience at a health professions college or medical school.
Experience creating and giving presentations.
Experience with EMP, enterprise CRMs and Student Information Systems.

Responsibilities

Become and stay familiar with the EMP system (or other enrollment platform) and its functionality to ensure it is being used to the best of its capabilities, working closely with the corporate EMP team.
Use EMP to engage with inquiries and applicants which may include but is not limited to setting up communication campaigns, creating & updating the layout for customized webpages that update automatically with an applicant's status, and creating events to allow for online registration.
Create customizable experiences through EMP targeting information based on student interests and engagement.
Monitor EMP imports and exports to ensure data is being communicated properly between our application and student information systems.
Work collaboratively with program directors for all health science programs and Graduate Admissions in assessing admissions-related analytics through EMP.
Work collaboratively with program directors for all health science programs and Graduate Admissions for the setup and updating of program PURL pages.
Create and host virtual events that will assist in the application and matriculation processes.
Coordinate and host one-on-one advising calls with applicants to discuss admissions requirements, application statuses, and other topics as needed by the applicant.
Assist in hosting information sessions and interview days.
Assist in all aspects of application processing, as needed, including but not limited to processing secondary applications, inviting applicants to interview, and letting applicants know of outstanding requirements.
Create checklists, flyers, and brochures in Canva to be used on the website, social media, and/or in print.
Assist in greeting community members on interview day and assist in escorting interviewers and applicants to their interview location.
Assist in maintaining up-to-date database of recruiting visits, campus tours, and event guests.
Provide private and group campus tours for guests, as needed.
Design and send newsletters to accepted applicants and current students.
Assist with specific pipeline program tours and events, as needed.
Know and abide by FERPA regulations, protecting the privacy of individual application records.
Assist in residential recruiting efforts, as needed.
Interact effectively as a member of a team, work collaboratively with other departments, supervisors, and support staff, and maintain a positive attitude.
Demonstrate ability to work as a productive and positive group member and team player.
Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception of thereof representing ACHE in a highly ethical manner in all admissions related activities, on and off campus.
Provide service to the campus community and students through serving on various committees and providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to students as needed.
Participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to assist the college in fulfilling its mission and vision through administrative duties and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
Advance the prestige of ACHE through the advancement of its mission and vision.
Other duties as assigned by Program Directors and VP of Academic Innov & Assoc Provost & PD of DMSc or their designee.