Director of Admissions

Job Details

Job Location : Fullerton - Fullerton, CA

Position Type : Full Time

Salary Range : $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary / year

Description

The Director of Admissions for Marshall B. Ketchum University helps recruit, admit, and engage with the incoming cohorts, as well as complete regular operational tasks to maintain and improve recruitment and admissions at the University.

This position is responsible for overseeing, planning, and participating in recruitment efforts, developing enrollment strategies, counseling applicants, maintaining applicant data, running interview days, and application processing and review in a timely and confidential manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSI BILITIES

• Responsible for the strategic planning, supervision and assigning of responsibilities related to all admissions functions
• Oversee the entire admissions review process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of applications
• Plan, organize, and execute interview days, ensuring a positive experience for all applicants
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and current students to facilitate interview schedules and logistics
• Track and report on key admissions metrics, providing regular updates to senior leadership
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline admissions procedures and improve efficiency
• Monitor and analyze the admissions funnel, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
• Build and maintain relationships with high schools, colleges, and other feeder institutions
• Represent MBKU at recruitment events, fairs, and conferences
• Collaborate with other members of the admissions team and University Administrators to facilitate the awarding of admissions scholarship
• Identify applicants who need ancillary processing through the faculty run Admissions Policy Committee
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Department to expand online marketing efforts and create and maintain printed and digital marketing materials that speak to and represent a diverse audience
• Collaborate with other departments on campus to update and maintain our Applicant Portal
• Engage with alumni and current students to support recruitment and admissions efforts
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accreditation standards, regulations, and university policies
• Present information sessions and high-profile presentations for prospective students and families
• Prepare and submit required reports to accrediting bodies and other external agencies
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in admissions and enrollment management
• Responsible for generating regular Admissions reports for University Leadership
• Manages Admissions staff members responsible for application review
• Work with other university departments to assist with onboarding incoming students by providing up-to-date class rosters, verifying enrollment, answering questions for the incoming class, hosting info sessions, etc.
• Participate in University events (e.g., Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Pinning Celebration, Commencement, etc.)
• Model commitment to inclusion and diversity in a supervisory and leadership style

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

The r equirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, Word processing, ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, problem solve, maintain confidentiality, work independently as well as work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to be productive while juggling multiple tasks and competing priorities by being organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, an ability to remain calm under pressure, and an ability to adapt to shifting priorities and tasks as assigned are also essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be proficient with general office equipment and database management.
• Familiarity with admissions (e.g., CAS, CRM, etc.) and educational (e.g., SIS, ERP, etc.) software would be an advantage.

Experience with Element451 is a plus.

• Must be proficient with Zoom, WordPress, Google Docs, and various Social Media platforms.
• Flexibility with working a few times a month on Saturdays or evenings to execute events for prospective students.
• Minimum three years of administrative and admissions related support experience in an academic environment or similar setting is preferred.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience, Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of admissions experience, 6 years preferred.
• Valid driver’s license within a good driving record that meets the requirements under the University policy on Driving Company Vehicles is required.

About the University SEE YOURSELF HERE

Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution.

MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession.

He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.

In the early 70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry.

But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.

Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment.

By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan.

See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.'

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).