Director of Recruiting, COM (997881)

Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic LeadershipCollaborate with COM leadership to provide vision, direction, and oversight for admissions and recruitment programs, ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Xavier’s COM. Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan, cultivating pipeline relationships with undergraduate institutions, high schools, and other programs to attract qualified applicants. Partner with the marketing team to ensure accurate representation of the college in recruitment efforts and admissions policies. Operational LeadershipAssist COM leadership in managing the Admissions budget, ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Ensure compliance with the Admissions Standards of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and XUCOM. Oversee application processes, including receipt, screening, interviewing, and admissions, while working collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and staff to support the mission of providing an excellent Jesuit medical education to a diverse student population. Coordinate the application and implement additional application procedures as needed. Coordinate with marketing to establish and maintain an applicant-centered communication system to engage prospective and newly admitted students effectively. Other ResponsibilitiesPerform additional duties as assigned. Travel and occasional flexibility in work hours are required. Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the application, interview, and recruitment processes. Engage in continuous planning and quality improvement to refine recruitment and admissions processes, establish measurable outcomes, and achieve both short-term and long-term goals.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree. A minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in higher education, including admissions experience with a US medical school. Experience with centralized applications services (AMCAS or AACOMAS). Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of effective policies and procedures related to student recruitment and admissions in higher education. Strong project management and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a Jesuit-based medical education environment. Familiarity with student and patient privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.). Demonstrated work ethic, approachable leadership style, and alignment with the college's strategic goals. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy. A willingness to embrace the college’s strategic and collaborative approach to curriculum, research, and Ignatian belonging. To ensure prompt consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position closes at the university’s discretion.

Benefits: Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account. Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents. Position DetailsSeniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources Industries: Higher Education

Note: Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications submitted may be reviewed at any time and will be kept on file in accordance with university policy.