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Job Summary

Reporting to SPH's Director of Student Affairs, the Admissions Associate Director will provide strategic leadership for activities related to admissions and recruitment. You will lead a team of three professional staff, student staff, application readers, and student volunteers. You will also provide data-driven recommendations to SPH leadership on achieving recruitment and enrollment goals.

This is a hybrid position based on-campus in Ann Arbor, MI, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Travel to locations on/off campus to conduct business may be required.

This position offers a salary range of $73,993 - $88,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

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Who We Are

As one of the world's leading public health research and educational institutions, the University of Michigan School of Public Health (SPH) is working to create a healthier, more equitable world for populations worldwide. We offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees, representing six academic departments that collectively train more than 1,200 students annually. We have a growing interdisciplinary research enterprise with more than $90M annually in externally funded research and more than three dozen research centers We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff leader with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community. For more information, visit https://sph.umich.edu/ .

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: 

Generous time off  A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements  Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 
 Responsibilities*Manage the daily operations of the admissions office, ensuring efficient processing of applications and supporting materials.Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to meet enrollment goals, in collaboration with the Director of Admissions and other partners.Report on admissions data and trends to inform recruitment strategies and improve admissions processes.Manage and train a team of admissions staff, providing guidance to ensure excellent customer service and application review.Collaborate with other departments to provide a seamless student experience, from application to enrollment.
 Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in admissions and recruitment.Experience with admission systems such as SOPHAS CAS (public health central application service), CollegeNet, and Salesforce Education Cloud, and a demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies.  Knowledge of best practices in recruitment and admissions and data analysis and reporting.  Project management experience working with various stakeholders, vendors, volunteers, staff, leadership, and colleagues.Management and team leadership experience.  
 Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.