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| Job Title: |
Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions
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| Job Number: |
R0092744
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| Organization: |
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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| Posted: |
10/20/2026
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| Type: |
Full-Time
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| Classification: |
Public Health - General
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| Industry: |
Academic Institutions
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| Number of Openings: |
1
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| Location: |
Little Rock, AR USA
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| Compensation: |
Commensurate with experience
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| Position Description: |
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions. The Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions is a is a dynamic, collaborative, people-centered and strategic leader responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of graduate student recruitment, admissions, enrollment planning, and pipeline development initiatives for the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Reporting to the Dean and serving as a member of the College's leadership team, the Assistant Dean leads innovative, data-informed strategies that support sustainable enrollment growth, student success, and the College's long-term strategic goals. The position oversees admissions operations, enrollment-related communications, recruitment activities, and a professional staff team while fostering a culture of service, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working closely with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, the Assistant Dean advances student-centered practices and ensures an exceptional experience for prospective students.
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| Qualifications: |
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, public health, business administration, student affairs, marketing, communications, or a related field. At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in enrollment management, admissions, student recruitment, student affairs, higher education administration, or a closely related area. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing recruitment, admissions, or enrollment initiatives. Experience supervising professional staff and managing complex operations, budgets, resources, and competing priorities. Ability to use data, market information, and performance measures to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes. Knowledge of enrollment management technologies, customer relationship management systems, student information systems, or comparable platforms. Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practices and the success of individuals from varied backgrounds and communities. Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education, public health, business administration, leadership, or a related field. Ten or more years of progressively responsible higher education leadership experience. Experience with graduate or professional student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment. Experience in public health, health sciences, medicine, or another professional education environment. Demonstrated success strengthening applicant pipelines, enrollment outcomes, student access, or enrollment diversity. Experience with strategic enrollment planning, forecasting, market analysis, scholarship management, and return-on- investment assessment. Experience using systems such as SOPHAS, Slate, Salesforce, Workday, or comparable platforms. Experience building external partnerships or leading enrollment growth, organizational change, or process-improvement initiatives.
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| Organization Description: |
The UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited college committed to improving the health and promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Arkansas through education, research, and service. Established in 2001, the College embraces community-based and participatory approaches to public health and works closely with state, community, and institutional partners to address Arkansas’s most important health challenges. Its interdisciplinary academic departments support education, research, public health practice, and service, with a strong emphasis on prevention, community engagement, and the reduction of health disparities.
Located in Little Rock, UAMS is Arkansas’s only academic health sciences center and brings together education, research, clinical care, and community service. Its statewide reach and partnerships provide a distinctive environment for preparing public health professionals, advancing scientific discovery, and improving population health across Arkansas.
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| Closing Date: |
1/20/2027
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| Desired Starting Date: |
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| Contact Name: |
Wendy Nembhard, PhD, Dean and Professor
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| Contact Location: |
4301 W Markham Street
#820
Little Rock AR 72205
United States
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| Contact Location: |
4301 W Markham Street
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#820
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Little Rock AR 72205
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United States
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| Contact Phone: |
501-526-6600
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| Contact Fax: |
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| Contact Email: |
wnnembhard@uams.edu
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| Web Address: |
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UAMS_All_Careers/details/Assistant-Dean--Recruitment---Adm
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| How to Apply: |
Applicants should submit the following materials through the UAMS online employment system:
A letter of interest describing the applicant’s qualifications, leadership experience, and interest in the position; A current curriculum vitae or resume; and the names of three references. Applicants should also complete the online application.
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| Additional Information: |
UAMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities without unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and University policies. UAMS values a workplace in which individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can contribute to its missions of education, research, clinical care, and service.
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| Web Site Delete Date: |
1/20/2027
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