The directive of the Office of Admissions is to ensure enrollment of well-rounded incoming students and residents. The department manages the recruitment, application, review, and acceptance process for over 4,000 DMD applications, 1,000 postgraduate applications, and over 1,000 International DMD applications each year. This includes selection of candidates for interviews, coordination for, and participation in approximately 50 interview days each year, in addition to recruitment and special events.

• Administrative duties shared with Admissions Counselors: phone calls, e-mails, catering set-up and break-down, room reservations, etc.
• DMD application processing.
• Providing close support to Director of Admissions with planning and organizing of applicants’ events/programs.
• Providing support to Assistant Director of Admissions with the DNIS application cycle.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Up to 5 years of related experience as a student employee or professional in a secondary school or institution or higher education.     

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admissions experience in higher education.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Customer Service.
• Alumni Relations.
• Previous Recruitment Experience.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
The tasks of this position will adjust to the needs of the office throughout the application cycle. This position will be hybrid with at least three days in office required.  Some admissions related events may require non-standard work hours for certain pre-scheduled events.   

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