Admissions and Community Relations Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Admissions and Community Relations Coordinator Department Physician Assistant Program Chattanooga Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Admissions and Community Relations Coordinator is a key member of the Physician Assistant (PA) Programs administrative team. This position is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the student recruitment and admissions process, maintaining high-quality applicant experiences, and supporting program compliance with accreditation standards. Additionally, the coordinator leads community engagement efforts by organizing service-learning opportunities and coordinating community-based didactic and clinical activities.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in education, healthcare, public relations, business, or related field. Prior experience in admissions, student affairs, recruitment, or related administrative functions. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including prospective students, faculty, clinical partners, and community members. Proficiency with database systems, spreadsheets, and data management tools.

Ability to travel, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CASPA or similar centralized application services. Experience in PA, health professions, or higher education program administration.

Experience with community relations, service-learning coordination, or event planning. Experience preparing data reports and quality improvement summaries.

Physical Demands Campus Chattanooga

Job Duty

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Manage the full admissions cycle for the PA program, including operation and maintenance of all centralized application systems (e.g., CASPA or similar platforms)

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Oversee the creation, publication, and quality assurance of application materials, instructions, deadlines, and communication timelines

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Coordinate and track the initial file review process, including verifying prerequisite completion, GPA and test-score calculations, and applicant eligibility

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Facilitate and support faculty reviewers during application review periods; ensure timely completion and documentation of all evaluations

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Identify, notify, and schedule qualified applicants for interviews based on program-defined selection criteria

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Plan, organize, and execute all interview day activities, including logistics, schedules, communication, technology, hospitality, and onsite coordination

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Calculate and compile final applicant selection scores based on the program s established scoring system, and prepare summary files for the Admissions Committee

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Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants, providing guidance regarding program requirements, selection criteria, and the admissions timeline.

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Represent the PA Program at recruitment fairs, university events, conferences, and community outreach activities; travel required

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Maintain detailed admissions records and assist with accreditation compliance related to admissions data and processes

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Collect, organize, and conduct initial analysis of admissions data to support the program s Continuous Quality Assessment and Improvement (CQI) efforts. Prepare routine and ad hoc summary reports

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Coordinate program involvement in community-based service learning initiatives, including outreach, scheduling, logistics, and communication with partner organizations

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Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support service-learning projects and didactic clinical experiences.

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Assist faculty in identifying and arranging community opportunities aligned with course objectives and program mission

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Organize, schedule, and oversee community engagement events, ensuring appropriate documentation, risk-management compliance, and student participation tracking

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Promote the PA Program within the community through participation in health fairs, educational events, and institutional outreach activities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S04911P Job Open Date 01/08/2026 Job Close Date 04/08/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources