What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Medical Student Admissions SMS-3845 position at SIU Medicine?
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Description
Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and administers the medical student admissions process for the SIU School of Medicine. Oversees all operational aspects of the admissions cycle including application review, interview coordination, data systems management, and matriculation processes. Provides professional guidance in evaluating applicants through holistic review, manages admissions-related programs and events, supervises admissions support staff, and serves as a liaison between prospective students, faculty, and institutional partners. Ensures compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and national medical school admissions guidelines.
*This position is ON SITE only*
Examples of Duties
25% Directs and coordinates the operational administration of medical school admissions cycle. Oversees applicant processing through AMCAS, WebAdMIT, and Banner systems; manages application screening, secondary application distribution, interview coordination, and matriculation processes. Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and accreditation standards governing medical school admissions.
20% Performs comprehensive evaluation of applicants and supports the admissions committee decision making. Conducts holistic review of applicant credentials including academic performance, course rigor, written materials, and experiential background. Provides analysis and professional judgement during admissions committee deliberations and assesses readiness for success in a rigorous medical education environment.
30% Develops and coordinates admissions-related programs and recruitment initiatives. Plans and executes major admissions programs including the Student Ambassador Program and recruitment strategies and initiatives. Serves as the primary resource for prospective students, providing guidance regarding admissions policies, application procedures, and academic preparation.
5% Supervises admissions support staff and manages operational workflow. Assigns and reviews work of admissions staff, oversees interview scheduling logistics, and provides guidance and training to ensure efficient office operations and compliance with established policies and procedures.
20% Provides institutional representation, data analysis, and process improvement. Serves as the School of Medicine representative to the Illinois Association of Medical Schools Admissions Officers. Prepares admissions-related reports, analyzes applicant data to support decision-making, and evaluates admissions processes to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend policy and procedural changes that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security . This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Desktop: Google Chrome, Edge with Chromium
Mobile: Google Chrome, Safari
Description
Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and administers the medical student admissions process for the SIU School of Medicine. Oversees all operational aspects of the admissions cycle including application review, interview coordination, data systems management, and matriculation processes. Provides professional guidance in evaluating applicants through holistic review, manages admissions-related programs and events, supervises admissions support staff, and serves as a liaison between prospective students, faculty, and institutional partners. Ensures compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and national medical school admissions guidelines.
*This position is ON SITE only*
Examples of Duties
25% Directs and coordinates the operational administration of medical school admissions cycle. Oversees applicant processing through AMCAS, WebAdMIT, and Banner systems; manages application screening, secondary application distribution, interview coordination, and matriculation processes. Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and accreditation standards governing medical school admissions.
20% Performs comprehensive evaluation of applicants and supports the admissions committee decision making. Conducts holistic review of applicant credentials including academic performance, course rigor, written materials, and experiential background. Provides analysis and professional judgement during admissions committee deliberations and assesses readiness for success in a rigorous medical education environment.
30% Develops and coordinates admissions-related programs and recruitment initiatives. Plans and executes major admissions programs including the Student Ambassador Program and recruitment strategies and initiatives. Serves as the primary resource for prospective students, providing guidance regarding admissions policies, application procedures, and academic preparation.
5% Supervises admissions support staff and manages operational workflow. Assigns and reviews work of admissions staff, oversees interview scheduling logistics, and provides guidance and training to ensure efficient office operations and compliance with established policies and procedures.
20% Provides institutional representation, data analysis, and process improvement. Serves as the School of Medicine representative to the Illinois Association of Medical Schools Admissions Officers. Prepares admissions-related reports, analyzes applicant data to support decision-making, and evaluates admissions processes to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend policy and procedural changes that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in business, education, communications, social sciences , or a related field.
- In addition to three years of progressively responsible professional experience in admissions, records, registration, student services, or a closely related area of work within an educational institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, education, communications, social sciences, or a related field.
- In addition to five years of professional experience in admissions, records, registration, or closely related work within an educational institution
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security . This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.