Director of Admissions

Carle Illinois College of Medicine

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Created in 2015 as a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, representing a new concept in the field of healthcare education. Innovation is the cornerstone of our curriculum, with emphasis on human factors, design thinking, medical technologies, and entrepreneurship. We are preparing caring, compassionate, and skilled physician innovators for the practice of modern medicine.

The Carle Illinois College of Medicine embraces the university’s commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit: Mission | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois.

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Position Summary

The Director of Admissions is responsible for all aspects of admissions, including oversight of student recruitment, selection, and matriculation. In addition, serve as the college liaison to relevant campus units to coordinate application receipt and administration. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, provide vision, leadership, and direction to the development and implementation of admission and recruitment programs; oversee student admission to the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
• Oversee the implementation of a strategic plan for recruitment of students to meet the goals and mission of Carle Illinois College of Medicine; cultivate pipeline relationships with undergraduate, high school, and other programs for recruitment of applicants to the College.
• Collaborate on public relations and marketing activities to ensure effective and accurate representation of the school in recruiting efforts as well as admissions policies and procedures.

Operational Leadership

• Assist the Associate Dean for Student Affairs to oversee and administer the Admissions budget; ensure that institutional policies are met and applied in the recruitment and admissions area.
• Oversee the processes for application receipt, screening, interviewing, recruitment, and admissions; work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and staff in the College in support of the core mission of providing an excellent engineering-based medical education to a diverse student population poised to succeed in the program.
• Coordinate use of the national medical school application in conjunction with the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS); develop and implement additional application processes.
• Establish and maintain an applicant-centered system for appropriate and ongoing communication with prospective, admitted, and matriculated students.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Admissions Committee and the Scholarship Committee.
• This position will require travel and occasional flexibility for the workday and work hours.
• Foster a culture of inclusion by supporting respectful collaboration among individuals with varied perspectives, experiences, and roles.
• Maintain responsibility for compliance related to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) standards and University policies in admissions and recruitment.
• Engage in ongoing planning and continuous quality improvement in recruiting and admission processes that establish short-term and long-term goals, result in measurable outcomes, and effectively monitor compliance with LCME accreditation standards; track and manage admissions data to inform these admissions strategies.
• Champion positive inter-professional relationships bridging the college's private/public organization and missions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education with progressive responsibility that includes admissions experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ed.D., Ph.D., MD or other terminal degree.
• Experience in medical school admissions with progressive responsibility and leadership.
• Experience working with AAMCAS, Banner and SLATE database systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of successful policies and procedures in use in higher education as related to student recruitment and admissions.
• Project management and team-building skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with all constituencies in a unique environment of engineering-based medical education in the context of the Carle and Illinois private-public relationship.
• Knowledge of student and patient privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) is required.
• A strong work ethic, an approachable leadership style, and a consistent focus on the college's immediate and strategic goals.
• Familiarity and experience with the AMCAS application system and the AAMC "traffic rules" for medical school admissions.
• Interpersonal and communication approaches that incorporate tact and diplomacy.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the college's strategic and collaborative approach to curriculum, research, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to learn and follow University policies related to recruitment and admissions, as well as relevant Liaison Committee on Medical Education standards.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday April 27, 2026. Application materials must include a cover letter, resume (including months and years for each position), and three references. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1035589
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu