Description

Department:

85072 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic PA Studies

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

N/A

Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25

The Wake Forest PA program within the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, has a rich history of producing highly capable and competent clinicians. We are fortunate to have two campuses in North Carolina (Boone and Winston-Salem). The two-year PA program is divided into didactic/preclinical (1st year) and rotation/clinical education (2nd year). There are on average 88 students in each class with 24 of those on the Boone campus.

The Department of PA Studies (DPAS) is seeking a Student Admissions Administrator who will be located on the Winston Salem campus. The Student Admissions Administrator will work in collaboration with the Director of Admissions and Strategic Recruitment to strategize and execute the recruitment processes. This individual serves as the face of the department's admissions office and the main point of contact for potential students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The primary duties include but are not limited to:

Integral Support:

Collaborating closely with the Director of Admissions will oversee responsibilities associated with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and admitting each cohort of PA Studies students

• Manage the daily operations of student admissions for the PA Studies department
• Establish admissions operational strategies by evaluating trends, critical measurements, and productivity
• Manage admissions data in numerous software platforms, including CollegeNET and curriculum management systems; produce analytics and trend reports to guide enrollment and program planning
• Oversee the application process for students applying for admission
• Ensure maintenance of information to/from the web-based Central Application Service for PAs (CASPA)
• Plan, execute, and coordinate student admissions events, i.e., interview sessions and tours
• Coordinate logistics and recruit volunteers for student recruitment events with K-12 schools, undergraduate institutions, and community organizations
• Direct communication of admissions decisions in a concise and timely manner. Support potential students through advisement of admissions guidelines and identifying areas of deficiency
• Work in conjunction with operations administrator to ensure students meet all necessary requirements for School of Medicine matriculation
• Maintain and provide statistical information on student admissions to the administration, ARC-PA and other organizations

Team Collaboration:

Beyond overseeing admissions and administrative components, this position supports the entire DPAS team during high-demand periods

• Collaborate with the Medical School Admissions team on interprofessional recruitment and welcoming events
• Help coordinate and/or participate in DPAS events, including but not limited to, orientation, white coat ceremony, inter-professional activities, and hooding and awards ceremony. Occasional overnight or day travel to Boone campus may be needed during events or high-demand periods.
• Promote the department and attract students by maintaining working relationships with other universities, WFSM Medical Education WFSM Admissions, and other related areas
• Engage with external community stakeholders through other events such as quarterly community engagement and other program events
• Will have knowledge and proficiency of DMSc program coordinator role and responsibilities to ensure adequate back-up and cross-coverage between MMS and DMSc programs. Meet regularly to ensure seamless communication and understanding of ongoing needs or issues

Committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, we are seeking candidates with these qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

An ideal candidate will be a team player and will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and technical skills, specifically with Microsoft office suite products
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for the strategy and execution of recruitment and admissions for the PA Program. Serves as the face of Admissions and the main point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and the public. Represents the PA Department in a variety of settings both on and off campus often without any supervision and must make decisions, commits accurate information and gives recommendations to and counsel prospective applicants. Manages the daily operations of the Student Admissions Office for the Department of PA Studies including the PA, Post Graduate, Graduate and Emerging Leaders programs.