Director, DVM Professional Program Admission

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S3924P

Home Org Name
Veterinary Medicine Administration

Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title
Director, DVM Professional Program Admission

Job Class Code
AA46

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM ) is seeking applicants for a Director of DVM Professional Program Admissions . The Director, DVM Professional Program Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, identification, and enrollment of qualified students into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM ) professional program.

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Why should you work for the College of Veterinary Medicine?

• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Generous relocation allowance to make your move easier.
• Competitive state retirement program offering vesting after 10 years of service.
• 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays .
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.

Auburn University is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.

• Life-Changing Impact : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We’re not just clocking in; we’re making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
• How We Support You : Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive. From health insurance to retirement plans, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn
• Come and Stay : The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is 10 years . That’s because Auburn invests in its people. We’re not a revolving door; we’re a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it’s a place where you’ll feel at home. Plus, we’re centrally located in the Southeast with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers programs that support the recruitment of highly qualified and unique applicants. Oversees the interview evaluation and assessment of applicant competencies for entry to the DVM program. Directs the professional program student selection process and monitors the review process throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Counsels potential applicants on admissions requirements. Serves as the initial contact with applicants who call, email, and/or come to the CVM Office of Academic Affairs ( OAA ) seeking assistance and triages applicant requests.
• Annually reviews and updates predictive algorithms based on assessments for success factors. Reviews applicant admission packages, converts course level grade point averages to a common scale as needed, rates hands-on experience in working with and/or caring for both large and small animals and evaluates reference information.
• In collaboration with admissions committee members and the Associate Dean, develops and oversees a standard process based on best practices for personal interviews for the purposes of admissions selection that emphasizes the quality of the process before, during and after the interview.
• Creates training modules for faculty interviewers to ensure the interviews are valid and reliable.
• Advises the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs regarding recruitment programs, management, and operations of the CVM’s recruitment strategy. Establishes student recruitment goals working with college leadership.
• Provides leadership and support in the implementation of the recruitment plan and oversees key recruitment strategies.
• Serves as a member of the leadership team of the CVM OAA .
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May supervise employees but supervision is not the main focus of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in adult education, business management, psychology, communications, education, or related field plus 5 years of experience in admissions, student counseling/advising, student recruiting, public relations, and/or program coordination with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.

Indicated education and experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with recruiting policies and procedures, marketing and promotional practices.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned goals in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with detailed information with attention to accuracy.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$70,000-$126,000

Job Category
Administrative

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
09/05/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48496
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Other
3. Other Documentation
4. Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a Master's degree in Adult Education, Business, Management, Psychology, Communications, Education, or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 5 years of experience in admissions, student counseling/advising, student recruiting, public relations, and/or program coordination with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability?
   • Yes
   • No