Description

Assistant Dean for Admissions

About the Job
 

 The Assistant Dean for Admissions is responsible for providing collaborative and strategic leadership to coordinate initiatives that improve student recruitment, student admissions, and student enrollment within the school of dentistry (SOD). 

The Assistant Dean for Admission is the School of Dentistry strategic leader for recruitment and admissions in the school. In collaboration with the SOD community, the Assistant Dean cultivates a school-wide commitment to nurture all members of the community where there is a shared stake in the success of learners through inclusive behavior and values. In collaboration with the Director of Inclusive Excellence, the Assistant Dean advises the School of Dentistry leadership on institutional issues that relate to inclusive excellence and well-being, social justice in health care to recruit learners with the ability to provide patient care in a socially responsible manner.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

        DDS, DMD, PhD, EdD or equivalent terminal degree

        5 years of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment or related field

        2-4 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications 

        Training in inclusive excellence

        Competencies in recruiting diverse candidates

        Knowledge of dental school operations

        Experience supervising staff and managing teams

        Experience and/or proficiency with admission base platforms (such as Slate, Kira,…)

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. We are a regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting services, patient treatment, and ongoing continuing dental education.

The School of Dentistry educates general dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators and research-scientists. For more than two decades, we've offered specialty training in six ADA-recognized disciplines: Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

For more information, please visit our website, https://dentistry.umn.edu.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/370185