Admissions Recruitment Coordinator – Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine

Salary:               Commensurate with experience
Benefits:           The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Status:         Full-time                                             
Hours:                       Generally 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., may vary for operational needs
Position Number:      245802/10-1152                
FLSA Status:             Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQ-NCOM) invites applications for a medical school admissions recruiter. This position seeks an energetic, highly service-oriented, and self-directed professional who will lead efforts to increase student enrollment for the medical school.

This position is involved in recruitment activities for assigned degree programs, including the Masters in Biomedical Sciences (MBS), the Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and its Early Assurance Program through travel to partnering institutions and relevant conferences/recruitment fairs.  The position requires yearly planning, working with all prospective students, collaborating with faculty and staff, building relationships with potential partnering institutions, and fostering community partnerships.

DUQ-NCOM strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works alongside the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs in developing and managing yearly recruitment policies, procedures, and plans to increase program awareness and inquiry regarding DUQ-NCOM’s programs, and ensure enrollment goals are met, including the planning of on- and off-campus recruitment events as well as virtual and in-person interview days and special events to optimize yield from admission to deposit to matriculation.

Provides advising and support through the admissions process for prospective students including information gathering, the application and interview process, and all ongoing follow-ups via phone, e-mail, and in-person visits.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with current and potential partnering schools, organizations, professional networks, non-profits, etc. to identify and cultivate academic opportunities and to ensure informed student engagement with our programs.

Prepares and presents professional on-campus and off-campus information sessions, interview day presentations, and large yield events, both in-person and virtually, for recruitment of new students from undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and to increase community awareness of our academic programs target undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Works with the University marketing department to contribute to the various communication materials needed to promote the degree programs and various programs/services offered by DUQ-NCOM.

Assists the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs in creating regular reports concerning the status of recruitment and the current enrollment of students across all assigned programs, for presentation to COM and University stakeholders as well as for reporting purposes.

Uphold the highest standards for regionally accredited, competitive programs.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Previous college admissions/recruitment experience.

Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent skills in marketing, emerging technology, and social media.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.

Must have a valid driver's license in good standing.

This position requires daytime and some overnight travel as well as some night and weekend work throughout the year. Travel to partnering and feeder schools and essential conferences and events is an essential part of this position, for enrollment, networking, and visibility purposes.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred.

Experience with graduate health science populations preferred.

Experience managing applications through the WEBADMIT/SLATE systems preferred.

Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Successful candidates will possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, public speaking skills, with a proven background in sales preferred. Extremely strong organizational skills, along with the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with diverse constituencies in a fast-paced environment are important to be successful in this position. Creative, energetic team players that have the capability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively in a collaborative team are highly desired.

The successful candidate will have the proven ability to meet enrollment goals, maintain attention to detail, execute successful follow-through of assigned tasks, and display professionalism, dependability, and sound judgment in all aspects of the position.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.