Arkansas Colleges of Health Education · 1 month ago
Executive Director of Admissions: Online Executive Health Professions
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expArkansas Colleges of Health Education is seeking an Executive Director of Admissions to oversee the admissions process for health professions programs. This role involves advising applicants, managing the EMP system, and collaborating with program directors and graduate admissions teams to enhance the admissions experience.
EducationHealth CareHigher Education
Responsibilities
Become and stay familiar with the EMP system (or other enrollment platform) and its functionality to ensure it is being used to the best of its capabilities, working closely with the corporate EMP team
Use EMP to engage with inquiries and applicants which may include but is not limited to setting up communication campaigns, creating & updating the layout for customized webpages that update automatically with an applicant's status, and creating events to allow for online registration
Create customizable experiences through EMP targeting information based on student interests and engagement
Monitor EMP imports and exports to ensure data is being communicated properly between our application and student information systems
Work collaboratively with program directors for all health science programs and Graduate Admissions in assessing admissions-related analytics through EMP
Work collaboratively with program directors for all health science programs and Graduate Admissions for the setup and updating of program PURL pages
Create and host virtual events that will assist in the application and matriculation processes
Coordinate and host one-on-one advising calls with applicants to discuss admissions requirements, application statuses, and other topics as needed by the applicant
Assist in hosting information sessions and interview days
Assist in all aspects of application processing, as needed, including but not limited to processing secondary applications, inviting applicants to interview, and letting applicants know of outstanding requirements
Create checklists, flyers, and brochures in Canva to be used on the website, social media, and/or in print
Assist in greeting community members on interview day and assist in escorting interviewers and applicants to their interview location
Assist in maintaining up-to-date database of recruiting visits, campus tours, and event guests
Provide private and group campus tours for guests, as needed
Design and send newsletters to accepted applicants and current students
Assist with specific pipeline program tours and events, as needed
Know and abide by FERPA regulations, protecting the privacy of individual application records
Assist in residential recruiting efforts, as needed
Interact effectively as a member of a team, work collaboratively with other departments, supervisors, and support staff, and maintain a positive attitude
Demonstrate ability to work as a productive and positive group member and team player
Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance
Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception of thereof representing ACHE in a highly ethical manner in all admissions related activities, on and off campus
Provide service to the campus community and students through serving on various committees and providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to students as needed
Participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the direct supervisor
Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to assist the college in fulfilling its mission and vision through administrative duties and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned
Advance the prestige of ACHE through the advancement of its mission and vision
Other duties as assigned by Program Directors and VP of Academic Innov & Assoc Provost & PD of DMSc or their designee
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, public relations, event planning, leadership in student activities, or other related higher education fields
Ability to travel and to represent the college using personal vehicle
Ability to travel independently, including booking and staying in hotels (must meet Arkansas state requirement of being at least 21 years of age)
Valid U.S. driver's license and proof of insurance required
Ability to prepare and present information to small and large groups
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, goal-oriented atmosphere, both independently and as part of a unified team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Office products including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels
Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication
Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates
Strong organizational skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Expertise in negotiation
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc
May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc
May require significant travel or work away from campus
Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting
Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter
Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels
Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment
Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment
Preferred
Two (2) or more years previous admissions experience at a health professions college or medical school
Experience creating and giving presentations
Experience with EMP, enterprise CRMs and Student Information Systems
Company
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located on 673 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joel Webb, MS
Vice President & CTO
Chris Brown, CPA
Vice President & CFO
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