Meharry Medical College · 2 months ago
Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment & Admissions
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMeharry Medical College is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and Admissions who will provide strategic leadership in student recruitment and admissions for the School of Medicine. This role involves overseeing the admissions cycle, developing recruitment strategies, and ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and goals.
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Responsibilities
Support the School of Medicine in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of SOM through policy and program development related to admissions and student recruitment
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for admissions, alumni, and enrollment marketing
Collaborate with financial aid and registrar personnel
Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and highly qualified applicant pool
Direct and actively participate in all components of the admissions cycle, including application review, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and matriculation processes
Ensure timely, accurate, and effective communication with prospective students, applicants, and matriculates
Partner with the Institutional Effectiveness division to collect, analyze, and report admissions and enrollment data to support decision-making, institutional reporting, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify enrollment trends, barriers to enrollment, and opportunities for growth
Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop, implement, and assess strategic marketing and communication plans for prospective student recruitment in collaboration with internal and external partners
Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and accreditation standards related to admissions, recruitment, and matriculation
Serve as a liaison between Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, and other institutional offices to streamline the student enrollment experience
Plan and execute admissions events, including open houses, interview days, recruitment fairs, and orientations
Represent SOM at recruitment and outreach events locally, regionally, and nationally
Participate in institutional committees and contribute to accreditation activities and reports as assigned
Respond to inquiries from prospective applicants and currently enrolled students on a broad range of student services topics, providing accurate, timely, and professional communication
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (DO, EdD, MD, or PhD) in higher education, student services, enrollment management, business administration, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a student services, admissions, or enrollment management division at a college or university, preferably in a health sciences educational setting
Ability to travel as needed for recruitment and outreach purposes
Board Certification in specialty if applicable
Preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess strategic enrollment initiatives
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, student information systems, and data analysis tools
Knowledge of higher education admissions practices, compliance, and accreditation standards
Commitment to MMC SOM's mission, vision, and values
Experience in a medical or health sciences educational environment
Prior experience in osteopathic medical education
Teaching experience
Supervisory background with demonstrated success in staff development and team leadership
Company
Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College is a school in Nashville.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.65MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-10-31Grant· $8M
2021-04-06Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Ashutosh Singhal
Chief Data Officer and Associate Vice-President
Charles Cooper
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-11-03
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