Details

Posted: 17-May-23

Location: Portland, Oregon

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 23666

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Read more about the School of Dentistry: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-ofdentistry

Function/Duties of Position

The Assistant Director for Admissions in the School of Dentistry is responsible for the administration for the pre-doctoral and postdoctoral application and admissions processes from submission to matriculation. The Office of Admissions works closely with the Financial Aid Office, Student Services, the Registrar, the Bursar, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Advisory, Facilities, Research, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Technology Services. This position will report to and work closely with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs to meet the goals of the school and the changing needs and expectations of dental school admissions on a national and applicant level and to develop outreach efforts in collaboration with OHSU departments to promote the School of Dentistry DMD program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 Years of graduate admissions experience
• Ability to provide effective leadership in high-volume, challenging work environment
• Ability to speak in a public forum to large and small group
• Ability to travel
• Ability to handle challenging workloads and remain professional and diplomatic while working in an environment dealing with grievances and conflicts
• This is a full time, fixed position with the hours of 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
• Work schedule may vary depending on need
• Multiple events per year require presence of employee until evening hours
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work on a computer

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• Dental School admissions experience

All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu. As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.