Associate Director of Admissions - Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Urbana, IL, USA
Posted on Sep 15, 2026
Duties Responsibilities Admissions Infrastructure Administration • Serve as a senior leader on the Admissions Team and support the Director of Admissions in implementing all aspects of the admissions and recruitment plan. Develop robust reports using current and closed cycle data to inform strategy and continuous quality improvement initiatives. • Lead and manage multiple continuous quality improvement projects related to the application process and recruitment strategy • Serve as the primary lead for all admissions-related technology systems, including third-party vendor software. Manage all aspects of the application review process including training screeners and finalists, coordinating the review workflows for all applications in Slate, oversee the finalist list, and release all admissions decisions. • Serve as primary point of contact for MD/PhD and joint degree program admissions. • Lead the operational oversight of the admissions team. This includes overseeing training for the Admissions Committee, Admission Screeners and Finalist Reviewers. Recruitment Yield Oversight • Oversee the development and implementation of data-driven recruitment and yield strategies. • Oversee the planning and implementation of on-campus and virtual events for applicants and admitted students. • Advise prospective and accepted students through the application process. • Supervise recruitment staff, including assigning and overseeing work, providing guidance and coaching, supporting professional development, and completing performance management responsibilities. Policy • In collaboration with the Director of Admissions, oversee and interpret admissions policies to ensure compliance with university and LCME standards. • Serve as liaison with Legal Counsel and DRES (disability services) for compliance and accommodations. Other • Perform other duties as assigned. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations. • Foster a respectful and inclusive environment that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscriminatory practices throughout the college. • Maintain effective and professional working relationships across the college’s internal and external partners, recognizing the distinct structures, priorities, and missions of each. • Occasional travel and evening/weekend work may be required to support recruitment, admissions, and applicant or admitted-student events.
