Senior Assistant Director, Admissions

Job Overview

The Medical School Admissions team is committed to building a class of future physicians who demonstrate excellence in academics and service and are poised to contribute to the healthcare of communities locally, nationally, and internationally as physician citizens .

The MD Admissions team operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that demands the utmost discretion and communication skills in interactions with prospective students, applicants, and all constituents.

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The Senior Assistant Director, Admissions plays an active role in the development of the coming year’s class of students.

The core responsibilities of this role are to holistically evaluate applications and make recommendations for admissions decisions, to contribute to and execute strategic recruitment initiatives, to analyze recruitment data, and to determine eligibility for special admissions programs, and to present recommendations to final review authority.

They build on their years of experience in the field to take the lead on key projects and initiatives. The incumbent builds relationships and analyzes data to manage recruitment initiatives, evaluates admissions applications, and makes recommendations regarding admissions decisions, as well as coordinates special admissions paths.

This role may also plan, execute, and represent the Medical School Admissions team both on campus and off campus at events and virtually via information sessions, college and health professions advisor visits, college fairs, open houses, and department events, and may lead special programs / projects in support of admissions efforts and be a project manager for key initiatives.

This position will report to the Assistant Dean of Medical School Admissions.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

This position is a hybrid position. Hybrid work is defined as job functions that can be performed effectively in a combination of on- and off-campus locations.

Employees have a dedicated space based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. Employees in this category may have essential roles, duties and / or responsibilities that require significant and regular in-person presence yet have some flexibility to determine how best to perform their work when and where needed.

Telecommuting agreement must be implemented and it is expected this agreement will require four days of on-campus presence in a typical week.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Job Details :

Campus Location : Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College / School / Department : School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family : Admissions

Level : Level 3

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Hours Per Week : 40

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30AM - 5 : 00PM

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status : Hybrid

Telework : Yes

Required Background Check : Criminal History Screening, Education / Degree / Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants : Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number : S013281

Job Open Date : 08 / 28 / 2024

Background Screening : Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement : The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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