Director of Admissions (College of Health Sciences)

Job Description

Job Description

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Director of Admissions for the College of Health Sciences. The selected candidate will be responsible for the formulation and execution of a comprehensive plan to attract students to the programs within the college which include: Speech Language Pathology, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, PhD/DHSc, and Nursing.

In addition to supervising all Admissions Office activities and personnel, the candidate selected will represent the college at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels; counsel students regarding the admissions process; develop a comprehensive recruitment plan; develop articulation, pre-admission, and other admission agreements; and implement strategies and policies to meet the specific goals for recruiting and yielding of prospective students. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) position.

Summary of Duties:

• Responsible for the selection, motivation, observation, and evaluation of departmental personnel
• Serve as a liaison with Program Admissions Committees
• Review and process student applicant files
• Contact and counsel prospective students; visit colleges and universities to recruit prospective students
• Attend recruiting events such as forums hosted by program specific conferences and university graduate fairs
• Forge and maintain relationships with undergraduate advisors, college professors, and other influencers who may refer prospective students
• Utilize CAS systems to identify and recruit prospects and communicate with prospective and admitted students
• Develop promotional items, recruiting materials and communications for the college
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of tours and on-campus events for new and prospective students and applicants; assist in the planning and implementation of an Open House for admitted applicants
• Ability to travel during the recruitment cycle, including overnight, evening and weekend work

Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree with relevant experience considered
• Prior experience with graduate school recruiting and admissions or health-related graduate admissions experience preferred; other experience in higher education administration will be considered
• Experience working with quantitative data, social media platforms, communication creation and website maintenance preferred
• Practicing Christian who is committed to the encouragement of Christian education; Active member of the church of Christ preferred

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.