Tuskegee University Hiring for Director of Veterinary Admissions & Recruitment at Tuskegee, AL Full Time

Director of Veterinary Admissions & Recruitment

Job Summary:

The Director of Veterinary Admissions and Recruitment is responsible for providing effective leadership in the daily operations regarding all matters relating to admissions and recruitment of prospective DVM students in alignment with the University and College Mission and Legacy. As an educational administrator, the director is responsible for interacting with the DVM students throughout the veterinary program, the associate dean for academic affairs, the director of student affairs, faculty, department heads and other College administrators, and University officials (financial aid, registrar, admissions, student affairs, dean of students, etc.) to support the veterinary medical student to graduation. As a manager, the director is responsible for managing a team of staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that impact and drive admissions, recruitment, and student retention. The Director of Veterinary Admissions and Recruitment will report directly to the Dean of the College and indirectly to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Essential Job Duties:

• · Provide effective leadership and management in all matters related to the Office of Veterinary Admissions and Recruitment and provide supervisory leadership for the admissions staff.
• · Oversees the daily operations of the recruitment efforts of the College recruiter.
• · Utilize the assistance of the admissions staff in the execution of the Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) VMCAS application portal; provide continued communication with student applicants; and problem-solve admissions and recruitment challenges when necessary.
• · Communicate with the AAVMC VMCAS Liaison regularly to ensure that the application portal is running properly, and to troubleshoot when necessary. Remain informed and aware of the ongoing updates and notifications of the VMCAS portal through the AAVMC Liaison.
• · Oversee the planning and preparation of the first-year orientation program, interviews of the regular admission applicants as well as the early assurance of admissions applicants, educational programs relating to recruitment such as VET-STEP, and assist with summer programs such as SERP.
• · Travel on behalf of the College & the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to various conferences and meetings for the enhancement and advancement of strategic enrollment planning of underrepresented minorities in the college as aligned with the University and College’s Mission and Legacy.
• · Generates annual reports on the admission and recruitment of students based on data acquisition and analysis to the Dean and the Associate Dean. Annual report should include a description of the student selection process including measures to enhance diversity that meet the mission of the College; and factors other than academic achievement used as admission criteria as outlined in the Council on Education accreditation standard 7.
• · Performs routine staff meetings, generates annual staff evaluations of members, and communicates shortcomings and resolutions effectively, compassionately, and routinely.
• · Conducts and oversees the regular meetings with the veterinary admissions committee in the selection of applicants to ensure that the policies and procedures are implemented and executed as stated in the Admissions handbook and implement ongoing changes as necessary. The Associate Dean serves on the veterinary admissions committee and provides guidance to the director for ensuring that the list of recommended candidates is approved by the Dean and letters are generated to the candidates for acceptance under the director’s and dean’s signatures.
• · Update the admissions handbook according to new policies and procedures as determined by the admissions committee and ensure that it is distributed to the committee in a timely manner.
• · Manages the annual budget for the Office of Veterinary Admissions and Recruitment
• · Develops and oversees marketing events, publications, and public communications that enhance awareness of the College to increase recruitment and admissions efforts. These activities must be reviewed and approved through the CVM Office of External and Alumni Affairs.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training):

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, education, or a closely related field. However, a Master’s degree in biological sciences, higher education, college student services, or a related field is preferred.
• Preference is given to candidates with additional three to five years of experience working in academic admissions and recruitment, preferably in a healthcare field, and with students of diverse backgrounds.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong oral and written communication skills (clear and articulate with professionalism); ability to communicate, and work well with others; have friendly, warm, courteous, and effective listening skills; enjoys meeting people, personable yet professional in demeanor, especially on the phone and in personal meetings; ability to engage in effective conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills: able to set priorities and achieve them.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently; ability to delegate and supervise tasks. Excellent computer skills including database and spreadsheets.
• Have some knowledge of marketing and advertising skills.

Posting Number:

S 477

Will this position required travel?:

YES

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?:

YES

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?:

YES

Number of Vacancies:

1

Open Date:

07/18/2023

Close Date:

12/31/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions Summary:

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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