Assistant Dean of Admissions, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical

Assistant Dean of Admissions, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical

Position Title: Assistant Dean of Admissions, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical

Department: JSMBS OME Admissions

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58262

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Admissions will provide leadership in recruitment, admission, and matriculation of prospective medical students into the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Associate Dean of Admissions, Director of Admissions and the Admissions Administrative Assistant. This individual will also work collaboratively with the Office of Medical Education. The Assistant Dean for Admissions will report directly to the Associate Dean of Admissions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of a comprehensive recruitment and admissions plan.
• Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee and Screening, Interviewing, Selection, and the Wait List Subcommittees.
• Assist in coordination and management of the WebadMIT by AMCAS platform.
• Evaluate and recommend applicants through screening applications and by conducting interviews.
• Assist in training the Admissions Committee (faculty, staff, students, community members) on holistic review, curriculum, and any developments regarding policy changes or new initiatives.
• Represent the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on a regional basis and participate in on and off-campus events for the purpose of recruitment.
• Assist in selecting and training Student Ambassadors to help with admissions and recruitment efforts.
• Assist in scholarship process in partnership with the Office of Resource Management, Office of Financial Aid, and the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with faculty, administrators, current students, and alumni; solicit their participation in recruiting and/or outreach events.
• Become proficient in admissions portal (WebadMIT for AMCAS) and other systems including SLATE and HUB systems.
• Assist in the response to communications with prospective students.
• Engage and collaborate with community partners.
• Participate in regional and national professional conferences.
• Perform other relevant duties as needed and assigned by the Dean of Admissions.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to guide decision-making.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Slate).
• Knowledge of national admissions trends.
• Familiarity with holistic admissions practices and enrollment strategies.