Assistant Dean, Recruitment & Admissions (COPH)

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, public health, business administration, student affairs, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in enrollment management, admissions, student recruitment, student affairs, higher education administration, or a closely related area.
• Experience supervising professional staff, establishing performance expectations, and managing complex operations.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and multiple priorities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic recruitment, admissions, or enrollment initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to use data, market information, and performance measures to guide decisions and evaluate outcomes.
• Knowledge of enrollment management technologies, customer relationship management systems, student information systems, or comparable data platforms.
• Strong written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, senior leaders, and external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practices and the success of individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, public health, business administration, leadership, or a related field.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible higher education leadership experience, including leadership roles in enrollment management, admissions, student recruitment, or a related function.
• Experience with graduate or professional student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment.
• Experience in a school or college of public health, health sciences, medicine, or another professional education environment.
• Demonstrated success expanding applicant pipelines, improving enrollment outcomes, supporting student access, or increasing enrollment diversity.
• Experience with strategic enrollment planning, forecasting, market analysis, scholarship management, and return-on-investment assessment.
• Familiarity with accreditation, rankings, regulatory reporting, and external data-submission requirements.
• Experience building partnerships with colleges and universities, community organizations, employers, public agencies, or international institutions.
• Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, or enrollment growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Enrollment Planning

• Provide strategic leadership for recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, and student pipeline development in alignment with the College's mission and priorities.
• Develop and implement data-driven enrollment strategies, including enrollment goals, market analysis, forecasting, scholarship planning, and workforce-aligned program growth.
• Advise College leadership on enrollment trends, student success, resource allocation, and opportunities to expand student access and enrollment.

Admissions Operations & Student Experience

• Oversee the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment, including application reviews, admissions decisions, communications, and prospective student services.
• Develop and improve admissions policies, procedures, and service standards to ensure efficient operations, a positive applicant experience, and compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment activities, including information sessions, open houses, webinars, admitted-student events, and orientation.

Recruitment, Outreach & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with academic departments, educational institutions, employers, community organizations, international partners, and university stakeholders to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs, Financial Aid, Marketing and Communications, and other university offices to support recruitment, enrollment, and student success initiatives.
• Partner on digital, print, social media, and other recruitment campaigns while representing the College at educational fairs, conferences, and community events.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate enrollment management staff, establishing performance expectations and supporting professional development.
• Develop efficient workflows and operational processes that promote collaboration, service excellence, and achievement of enrollment goals.
• Manage departmental budgets, scholarship allocations, staffing, and recruitment resources to support strategic priorities.

Data Analysis, Technology & Reporting

• Analyze enrollment, market, and workforce data to identify trends, measure recruitment effectiveness, evaluate return on investment, and guide strategic decisions.
• Establish performance indicators and oversee the effective use of CRM systems, student information systems, and communication technologies.
• Prepare enrollment forecasts, performance reports, and institutional data submissions for accreditation, regulatory requirements, strategic planning, and College leadership.

Institutional Engagement & Additional Responsibilities

• Serve on College and university committees and participate in institution-wide enrollment initiatives.
• Travel as needed and work occasional evenings and weekends to support recruitment and College events.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College's mission and strategic priorities.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Preferred Expertise:

• Demonstrated experience working with graduate and professional student populations, including international students.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures and experience using admissions, customer relationship management, and student information systems such as SOPHAS, Slate, Salesforce, Workday, or comparable platforms.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.