Director Of Admissions
The Director Of Admissions plans, leads, and manages the Office Of Admissions programs and activities. Major responsibilities include developing, designing, and implementing strategic enrollment management and recruitment efforts to support OCOM's goals for new students and the establishment of a diverse student body. The Director ensures that the admissions office fulfills institutional goals and objectives and maintains compliance with relevant regulations.
Operations and Compliance :
- Direct the day-to-day operations of the OCOM Office of Admissions.
- Ensure adherence to OCOM-approved admissions policies throughout the admissions process.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, university, college, and other external agency rules and regulations.
- Safeguard the confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Oversee the admissions department budget.
Admissions Processes and Committees :
Oversee the on-site admissions processes for OCOM.Educate staff on the admissions processes specific to a College of Osteopathic Medicine.Complete required OCOM-specific reporting to AACOM, COCA, Dean, and Admissions Committee.Lead and support the Admissions Committee.Support the Admissions Committee in selecting highly-qualified individuals to advance OCOM's mission annually.Collaborate with the Admissions Committee to develop or update the technical standards and policies for OCOM annually for recommendation to the Dean.Recommend annual updates to the Dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine CIB.Application Processing and Communication :
Support Admissions Coordinators in processing applications, including secondary applications and fees.Ensure all on-site interviews and communications adhere to COCA standards and OCOM policies and procedures.Submit an annual Diversity Report to the Dean and ensure the final approved copy is posted to the OCOM website.Ensure the admissions recruiter attends selected local, regional, and national recruitment events.Support the admissions recruiter in selecting marketing-related materials ("swag") as needed for recruitment.Ensure MCAT lists are obtained biannually and deliver Dean-approved marketing messages to prospective students.Representation and Reporting :
Serve as the representative of OCOM on the AACOM Admissions group COMAO.Collect, organize, and analyze student affairs data and produce reports requested by external accrediting bodies and governing boards.Submit an annual Admissions / Matriculation Report to the Dean of Student Services.Accreditation and Team Support :
Assist in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, data entry, education of staff on accreditation, and other accreditation-related tasks.Provide coaching, guidance, and mentoring to the admissions team and offer professional development opportunities for staff.Perform other related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities :
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.Planning, assigning, and directing work.Appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees.Addressing complaints and resolving problems.Directly supervises Admissions Coordinators (2), Admissions Recruiter.