Director of DVM Admissions - CVM

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University seeks a talented individual to serve as Director of DVM Admissions to advance our reputation and build upon our previous successes in identifying, attracting, selecting and matriculating the highest caliber of future leaders of the veterinary profession. Reporting to the Assistant Dean with minimal oversight, the person in this position will work closely with colleagues in the Office of Student and Academic Services, Veterinary Medicine IT Department, DVM Admissions Committee, and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges to provide leadership, oversight, and coordination for the development of a comprehensive recruitment and admissions program in a high-profile academic environment.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee or personally conduct the admission and recruitment process for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, including counseling, recruitment, marketing, publications, and application evaluation.

• Formulate an integrated communications and marketing plan and evaluate its effectiveness using appropriate metrics.
• Develop enrollment models for long range planning and forecasting and provide insight and guidance on selection and yield.
• Set goals and craft recruitment strategies to enhance the applicant pool.
• Motivate and mobilize a team around shared goals and inspire those outside the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least five to seven years progressively responsible student services experience in higher education admissions, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with supervisory experience required.
• Proven leadership in team settings and cross-level collaboration. Expertise in collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Skilled in marketing strategies to achieve recruitment goals.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, along with oral, written, and organizational communication.
• Proficient in databases, analytics, and digital tools.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships across groups.
• Open to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or Phd in educational psychology, counselor education, statistics and measurements, higher education administration or related field.
• Seven to ten years of admissions experience in graduate, medical, veterinary medical or other professional degree programs, with demonstration of progressive responsibility.
• Familiarity with evolving trends in higher education enrollment management.
• Experience utilizing PeopleSoft.

Important Details about the Position

• This is a Hybrid position with the possibility of up to 1 day remote per week beyond the initial training period.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer:

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days and 2 floating holidays

• An award-winning employer provided benefits program
  • Comprehensive health care options
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Who We Are:

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine, public health, biomedical research, and veterinary medical education. Recognized as one of the top veterinary colleges in the nation, the College excels in providing education and advanced training that prepare veterinarians and scientists to serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy.

The Office of Student and Academic Services offers and co-ordinates individualized, tailored student support from pre-matriculation to post-graduation in the areas of DVM admissions, financial aid, student academic and personal support, career and wellbeing to cultivate and sustain an environment where our future veterinary leaders can flourish.

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu

University Job Title:

Job Family:

Level:

Pay Rate Type:

Pay Range:

Remote Option Availability:

Company:

Contact Name:

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell's union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

Current Employees:

If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.

Online Submission Guidelines:

Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by "dragging and dropping" them into the dropbox or by using the "upload" icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.

Employment Assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email atequity@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

Notice to Applicants:

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEEO Statement:

Cornell University's history of diversity and inclusion encourages all students, faculty and staff to support a diverse and inclusive university in which to work, study, teach, research and serve. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified disabled individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act have rights in the application process and in employment under federal law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.