Director of Admissions, School of Podiatric Medicine

Summary

Director of Admissions at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (BUSPM) oversees student recruitment and the admissions process for the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program. This is a full-time, on-campus position requiring on-campus work and traveling. The Director has principal responsibility for the leadership and management of all phases of the admissions process, including the development, execution, and ongoing assessment of the annual recruitment plan to support enrollment goals.

The role requires frequent travel to university health fairs, recruitment events, and related outreach activities. Travel and recruitment responsibilities may require work after hours, beyond 5:00 p.m., and on evenings and weekends to accommodate event schedules.

The position demands a high level of professionalism and strong public-facing skills, including public speaking, presenting to groups, and engaging in purposeful conversations with prospective students interested in pursuing medical education. The Director of Admissions reports directly to the Dean and works closely with the Admissions Coordinator to ensure a seamless, service-oriented, and compliant admissions operation.

• Develop, implement, and coordinate the overall activities relating to the Admissions Office, including a comprehensive recruiting plan, processing and evaluating applications, determining applicant eligibility, participating in the interview process, verifying completion of the applicant’s file, and informing the applicant of any deficiencies.
• Coordinate all follow-up correspondence to admitted students in relation to their status, making recommendations to prospective students on admission policies and program offerings, and evaluating undergraduate transcripts.
• Supervise and manage Admission Department staff in accordance with institutional rules and regulations.
• Coordinate and monitor the application flow, acceptance rate, deposits, and withdrawal rate throughout the admission cycle, and regularly supply statistical reports to the appropriate offices.
• Support and recommend new policies to the institution that apply to admissions and recruitment.
• Meet with the admissions committee to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the recruiting plan.
• Develop and monitor statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Meet regularly with the admissions coordinator and weekly with the Dean.
• Serve as the primary BUSPM representative to the American Association of Colleges and Podiatric Medicine application service (AACPMAS).
• Represent the BUSPM Admissions Office as the liaison and student affairs officer for the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) and at the Southeast Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (SAAHP) and at national health professions conventions.
• Participate regularly in BUSPM Admissions Committee meetings and provide applicant materials to committee members for evaluation.
• In conjunction with the Admissions Committee, develop and execute strategic planning goals relating to admissions, including long-range planning efforts and budgetary implications.
• Oversee printing and distribution of recruiting brochures and publications, and recruitment supplies.
• Involve alumni and students in the admissions interview process.
• Oversee the Admission Department budget to include all purchases, travel, printing, and promotional expenses.
• Travel to and participate in recruitment events, including health fairs, information sessions, suture workshops, and classroom lectures, to promote the College and engage prospective students.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage affiliation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in collaboration with the Dean’s Office to support recruitment and institutional partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous admissions experience required.
• Must be able to use professional judgement to interpret policy and procedures in accordance with BUSPM’s policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service and…