General Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Dean - Medical School Campus/Chief Academic Officer - Medical School Campus, the Admissions Coordinator will function within the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine at WellSpan Health. The Admissions Coordinator will assist the campus Associate Dean, and the local Admissions Sub-Committee in receiving, screening, reviewing, and prepping student applications to the Medical School Campus, arranging the interview process, and determining rankings and preferred candidate lists for submission to the overarching Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine Admissions Committee for final review/approval. This is a WellSpan Health role primarily functioning to support the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine at WellSpan Health campus and students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Serve as the primary administrative contact for students, undergraduate student applicants, and Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) Admissions Committee staff and other school leadership.
Nurture and foster relationships with the Temple University Admissions team.
Build and nurture relationships with students/applicants, regional/other undergraduate schools, and Medical School Campus staff.
Work with the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean-Education to schedule interviews for admissions.
Implement all admissions strategies to reach goals, working closely with the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean-Education.
Coordinate admissions marketing with the Associate Dean, and the Temple LKSOM and WellSpan Communications and Marketing teams.
Ensure that faculty, student, and community member interviewers follow all guidelines of the Temple University admissions team, and the direction of the Associate Dean for Admissions.
Ensure that all interviewers complete and submit applicant evaluation forms in a timely manner.
Organize, file, and maintain all confidential admissions materials, applications, and other communications.
Coordinate and conduct applicant recruitment activities aimed at undergraduate colleges and universities that represent "feeder schools" to the Temple LKSOM, the Temple LKSOM at WellSpan campus, and WellSpan Health.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean and campus leadership team on new student orientation.
Common Expectations:
Support school committees as requested, including, but not limited to, the Admissions Committee, and any other committees as needed.
Prepare reports as requested by the Associate Dean or other campus leaders.
Travel Requirements:
Estimated Amount: 5% - Periodic single-day travel to the main campus of the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and/or the Temple/St. Luke's Regional Medical Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania may be required for several days each year. Overnight travel to regional and/or national Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and/or other similar conferences related to Medical Education and Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation processes and requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree In Education, Human Resources, or a field deemed relevant to Medical Education Required
Masters Degree Preferred
Work Experience:
Prior experience in a college, university, or medical school campus related to admissions processing, applications, interviews, and class position offers. Preferred
Courses and Training:
Receives a faculty appointment, at the appropriate rank, at the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. within 120 days Required and
Completes appropriate faculty development activities, courses, seminars, and/or other sessions, as required to maintain faculty appointment at the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. within 1 year Required and
Annually renew appropriate faculty development activities, courses, seminars, and/or other sessions, as required to maintain faculty appointment at the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Current foundational skills and information related to medical school admissions, pre-medical and pre-health advising and planning, the Medical College Admissions Test, and basic financial aid knowledge.
Develop, lead, and implement the Admissions process at the WellSpan campus. Organizational skills and knowledge to navigate the admissions, interview, and acceptance processes at the WellSpan campus.
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Quality of Life
Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.
Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.
York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
