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Department Schulich Medicine & Dentistry - Admissions

Employee Group

Employee Group PMA - Professional and Managerial Association

The base salary will be $71,970 - $102,690 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Admissions Office, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, oversees all aspects of admissions, from recruitment events, screening and checking of initial applications, the interview process, selections, offers and appeals as well as the culminating dual White Coat ceremony for both Dental and Medical students entering first year. The mission of the office is to recruit, screen and admit highly-qualified students to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) programs, so as to further strengthen the quality and diversity of the student body in all applicant categories and to create and maintain a smooth and efficient application-processing practice.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Admissions will be responsible for managing all aspects of the admissions process within the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry’s Admission Program. The role will lead and direct the work of others, ensure appropriate resources and controls are in place to manage risks, and assist in establishing the vision for a wide variety of administrative, human resources, communications and financial processes to ensure smooth and efficient administration. The role will participate in the development and implementation of strategic administrative plans, programs and policies to ensure successful alignment and progress. The Manager will actively participate in the development of policies and regulations related to admissions, and will review processes and identify opportunities to improve current admissions processes and services delivered to applicants. The role will provide coaching and training to their team, as well as comprehensive advice and support to various stakeholders. The Manager will work collaboratively to support the School and University's mission to attract the brightest students to Western, and to ensure that admission standards are met and maintained through exemplary customer service, fair and equitable adjudication of applicants, and the consistent implementation and interpretation of Senate policies governing admission.

Qualifications

Education:

- Undergraduate Degree with a focus on Health Administration, Business Administration or related field
- Master’s Degree in a related field preferred

Experience:

- 5 years’ program management experience in a complex unionized office workplace
- 3 years’ previous supervisory experience overseeing staff and projects
- Experience working with and chairing committees and participating in academic governance
- Experience in strategic and budget planning, implementation and operationalization
- Experience in a role related to admissions in a post-secondary institution preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- In-depth knowledge of best practices for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of financial budgeting and principles, Human Resources principles and practices, Employment Standards Act and other relevant legislation
- Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
- Knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry post-secondary programs throughout Canada
- Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
- Ability to effectively drive and manage change initiatives that align with organizational strategies and/or provide opportunities to increase efficiency
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
- Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience<

📌 Manager, Admissions (London)
🏢 University of Western Ontario
📍 London