POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Admissions Counselor will evaluate applications for admission in accordance with Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) admissions policies and make decisions on the admissibility of candidates. They will interpret and explain policies paying special attention to the identification of appropriate exceptions to normal processes and procedures. The counselor will also serve as an admissions advisor for prospective students and is instrumental in the recruitment of students for all master of science in anesthesia campuses. They will respond to questions from prospective students on the phone and via email with friendliness, enthusiasm, patience, and respect. All prospective students should be treated equally, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

The program is the second largest graduate program in the school of medicine, with four sites across the country and the potential to launch additional sites. The responsibilities of this position serve all the program locations. The admissions counselor interacts with potential students, health professions advisors, and university officials as a representative of the program. They serve to facilitate collaboration among the four campuses, particularly in the areas of new student onboarding and orientation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

Perform other duties as assigned. (3%)

CONTACTS

Department: Daily contact with admissions team to review applications for admission and to collaborate on projects. Continuous contact with master of science in anesthesia staff, faculty, and program directors to provide updates. Moderate interactions with school of medicine medical education personnel for information sharing, project collaboration, and in relation to the specific needs of students.

University: Moderate contact with other university entities that support admissions responsibilities: financial aid, registrar, bursar, international student services, university health & counseling services, health sciences library, office of inclusion diversity and equal opportunity, Utech. Occasional contact with university pre-health advisors to share information about the program, with procurement & distribution services to make purchases/process payments, and with the Office of General Counsel to seek legal advice on student issues. Infrequent contact at administrator forums and human resources information sessions. Will represent the master of science in anesthesia program at meetings pertaining to university admissions processes as needed.

External: Continuous interactions with constituents in person and via phone/email - prospective applicants, current applicants, interviewees, health profession advisors across the United States - to promote and provide information about the program. Moderate contact with vendors for the purchase of student materials. Occasional contact with peer institutions, consultants, and outside professional organizations for professional collaboration purposes. Occasional contact with visitors and guests of Case Western Reserve University.

Students: Continuous contact with prospective and incoming students in relation to admissions functions. Infrequent formal interactions with current students; however, frequent informal interactions occur to exchange information. Moderate contact with student office workers that assist with the daily schedule.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No staff supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 1 to 2 years of professional work experience, preferably in an admissions office or university setting.

Education/Licensing: Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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