PA Studies Student Admissions Administrator

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.

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 College
  
  NET 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

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

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

• 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

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