What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions position at NCOM (Candidate Status - Seeking Accreditation)?
Director of Admissions
Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM) is a nonprofit, mission-driven institution advancing a community-centered, whole-person approach to osteopathic medical education. As the Director of Admissions, you will lead the strategy, operations, and full lifecycle of medical school admissions; you will design and implement recruitment and enrollment initiatives, oversee applicant evaluation and matriculation processes, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while building a diverse, mission-aligned student body.
Why You’ll Love Working at NCOM
We recognize that our people drive our mission forward, and we invest in your success through meaningful rewards and support. Our comprehensive best-in-class benefit offerings include:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Financial protection: Life and disability insurance options, including voluntary employee-paid STD, LTD, and AD&D plans
- Flexible financial tools: Flexible spending accounts to support healthcare and dependent care needs
- Well-being and balance: Generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness resources, caregiver support, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, and health support programs
Beyond benefits, NCOM fosters an inclusive, collaborative academic environment where innovation, community impact, and professional growth are at the forefront. You’ll be part of a founding team shaping the future of osteopathic medical education, where your voice, expertise, and leadership directly influence institutional growth and student success.
To succeed as the Director of Admissions, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in higher education administration, public administration, or related field with progressive admissions and enrollment management experience
- 3–5 years of experience in higher education admissions, enrollment strategy, or health professions education with demonstrated leadership and team supervision capabilities
- Proficiency in admissions CRM platforms, student information systems (SIS), and data reporting tools, with advanced analytical, organizational, and process management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to collaborate with academic and administrative teams and travel for recruitment events, conferences, and institutional partnerships
Your responsibilities as the Director of Admissions will include:
- Lead end-to-end medical school admissions operations, including application review, interview management, selection, acceptance, and matriculation aligned with AACOMAS and osteopathic medical education standards
- Develop and execute strategic enrollment management and student recruitment initiatives, including outreach, pipeline development, and partnerships with undergraduate institutions and pre-health advisors
- Oversee admissions CRM systems, data analytics, and reporting to monitor applicant trends, optimize yield strategies, and improve enrollment performance metrics
- Ensure compliance with higher education regulations, accreditation standards (COCA), and institutional policies, including audit readiness and admissions documentation management
- Supervise admissions staff and manage admissions budgets, workflows, and operational processes to support scalable growth in a startup medical school environment
About Us
At the Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM), we’re building a transformational, community-centered medical school grounded in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution currently seeking accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, culturally competent physicians who are equipped to serve diverse communities with integrity and excellence. We value compassion, professionalism, community representation, structural competency, and innovation in both clinical care and research. Join us as we pioneer a new model of medical education focused on patient-first care, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact.
Shape the Future of Medical School Admissions at NCOM
Bring your leadership and vision to a founding role where you will build, innovate, and transform the admissions experience. Apply today and help recruit the next generation of compassionate osteopathic physicians.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.