Assistant Director - Admissions

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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions for its Office of Admission and reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions.

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Under general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, the primary role of the Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of DentPath is to oversee all aspects of the DentPath program, which includes coordinating recruitment efforts and assessing outcomes for students selected to participate. The Assistant Director will oversee the processing and review of all admissions and DentPath applications.  Some application review will be required. Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the College and University in a positive way to all populations.  The Assistant Director will manage the seminar section in the DentPath curriculum and serve as a mentor for the cohort.  This position requires the ability to travel and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment. Some evening and weekend hours are required, especially during the recruitment season.

M-F; 7:30am-4:30pm. Occasional weekends and evenings as needed.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Operates a motor vehicle to visit recruitment sites or conduct other work activities. Performs miscellaneous tasks (i.e. makes copies; generates enrollment reports; processes/files documentation). Performs related duties as directed.

A master’s degree with a minimum of 4-6 years progressive admissions experience. Proven record of commitment working with underserved student populations. Knowledge and understanding of a selective admissions program.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of the dental school admissions process. Experience with grant writing.

The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $56,300.00 - 73,000.00. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

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