Associate Dean, Admissions - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Business Title Associate Dean, Admissions - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Applications Accepted From Public:
Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application and attach the required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. on March 22, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 2016274T Department Summary

About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Mission:

We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.

Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision:

A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.

With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.

Essential Values:

These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:

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About the Office of Admissions

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Position Summary:

The Associate Dean of Admissions at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all recruitment and admissions activities across the college's three campuses-Athens, Dublin, and Cleveland.

This role will guide the development and execution of marketing strategies, student outreach initiatives, and the admissions selection process to recruit capable medical students committed to serving rural and underserved communities. These students, who will ultimately become physicians, will meet the primary care needs for the state of Ohio and beyond, which is vital to fulfill the school's mission.

The Associate Dean will be responsible for effectively promoting Heritage College's offerings, showcasing the unique opportunities available to medical students, and presenting the institution in an engaging and accurate manner. In addition to managing recruitment and admissions, this position will lead the Early Assurance Program (EAP) for outstanding Ohio high school seniors to earn their undergraduate degree from an approved EAP partner school and their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Heritage College.

These initiatives will serve as key recruitment tools and fostering future enrollment in the college's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

* Set and execute the vision, goals, and policies for admissions aligned with the institution's mission, values, and accreditation standards.

* Lead long-range enrollment planning, class composition strategy, and capacity management across campuses or programs.

* Ensure admissions practices support workforce needs, diversity goals, and institutional priorities.

Leadership & Operational Oversight

* Lead and develop a high-performing team across three campuses, setting clear goals, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

* Oversee the overall success of the Admissions department, including the performance outcomes of all Admissions staff across three campuses

* Oversee operations and resources, managing budgets, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.

* Ensure processes are in place to support operational continuity under all circumstances.

* Drive team performance and growth, conducting evaluations, implementing development plans, and building succession pipelines for sustained leadership.

Admissions Operations & Oversight

* Oversee the full admissions cycle: recruitment, application screening,…