Admissions Officer – School of Medicine

About the role

The Admissions Officer serves as the primary point of contact for prospective and admitted students to the School of Medicine. This role manages a portion of the 14,000+ applications across six M.D. and dual‑degree programs, providing guidance on admissions policies, procedures, and requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate the school’s mission and vision at graduate fairs, virtual events, presentations, and via social media to attract high‑quality applicants.
• Evaluate application credentials for first‑round cognitive and non‑cognitive review according to established criteria.
• Present the School of Medicine’s curriculum, resources, and student life to applicants in various settings.
• Maintain the application management system and coordinate with vendors, the public, and applicants.
• Serve as a primary contact for interview day logistics, onboarding interviewers, and managing interview schedules.
• Meet with interviewed applicants individually or in groups to address questions.
• Support the Student Ambassador Program through coordination, training, and communication.
• Manage the admissions office’s social media presence, curating content and maintaining a content calendar.
• Prepare and analyze data on candidate performance and interviewer feedback to improve interview processes.

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with applicants, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Experience reviewing academic and non‑academic credentials in a higher‑education setting.
• Ability to organize large‑scale events such as interview days and recruitment fairs.
• Detail‑oriented approach to managing application data and documentation.
• Comfort with public speaking and delivering informational presentations.

Required skills

• Proficiency with applicant tracking or application management systems.