University of Illinois at Chicago Hiring for Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment, College of Medicine at Chicago, IL Full Time

The College of Medicine (COM) at the University of Illinois is seeking
qualified candidates for Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment. The Assistant Dean provides leadership, strategic
planning, and management to the Office of Medical College Admissions (OMCA) for the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM). The
Assistant Dean oversees and directs all operations and programs related to the admissions of first-year and advanced-standing medical
students for all campuses. In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Admissions, the Assistant Dean develops policies, procedures, and
protocols that link the mission of the COM to the admission of candidates to the Medical Doctor (MD) program. Additionally, the Assistant
Dean works closely with the directors of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Program (OMFS) to
ensure those programs are linked to the mission of the COM. Following national best practices and accreditation standards, the Assistant
Dean develops and assesses criteria for the appropriate evaluation of candidates for admission, evaluates the outcomes of the admissions
process, and presents results to the College leadership and the Committee on Admissions.

Job Responsibilities (Essential
Duties):

• Develops and implements the Office of Medical College Admissions (OMCA) mission and strategies.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of national and state and regulations related to medical school admissions.
• Serves as one of
  the key spokespersons for marketing and recruitment regarding the College of Medicine admissions policies and processes.
• Acts as
  liaison with the Office of Advancement and the Office of Financial Aid to award scholarships and aid for all medical students.
• Acts
  as a liaison for the Committee on Student Awards and Scholarships to develop and implement guidelines for the awarding of college
  scholarships.
• Represents the COM to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Medical College Application
  Service (AMCAS), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), and other institutions on issues related to medical student admissions.Acts as the
  primary representative of the COM to the Illinois Medical Schools Admissions Consortium.
• Produces annual reports for the AAMC and
  the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
• Supervises the composition of reports for local college committees.
• Supervises
  the compilation and publication of applicant and matriculant statistics.
• Ensures that policies and procedures adhere to legal and
  accreditation standards.
• Facilitates the training and advising of all members of the Committee on Admissions regarding application
  screening and interviewing. Provides training for all faculty and staff involved in the admissions process.
• Participates in
  education opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
  Participates in teaching and publishing as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Information Resources to facilitate the OMCA integration
  into the larger IT framework of the COM.
• Collaborates with university offices to ensure OMCA adheres to state and federal
  requirements for record keeping.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Admissions, develops marketing and recruitment
  strategies for OMCA. Directs and supervises the implementation of marketing and recruitment strategies.
• In collaboration with the
  Associate Dean of Admissions, develops management strategies for OMCA.
• Implements and supervises the office policies and procedures
  in alignment with university and college standards.
• Oversees the OMCA budget.
• Reviews all policies and procedures
  regarding Admissions and implement best practices.
• Plans, assigns and reviews work of staff to ensure that group objectives are
  met. Hires, trains, develops and manages staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.

Job
Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:

• Master’s Degree or higher
• A minimum of 5 years of
  progressively responsible direct administrative experience in health sciences admissions and/or student affairs. 
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills with demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication.
• Excellent ability to deliver oral
  presentations. 
• Ability to work independently, anticipate and resolve problems, and provide leadership for committees and
  teams. 
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity. 
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skill.
• Ability to positively represent the COM locally, regionally, and nationally. 
• High energy, attention to detail, and
  superior organizational skills.

For fullest consideration, please apply by June 27, 2022 at: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=167924&job=assistant-dean-for-admissions-and-recruitment-college-of-med
icin e. Applicants should include resume, cover letter and references.