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Johnston King

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Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health
📍 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Johnston King is a seasoned professional in higher education, currently serving as the Director of Recruitment and Admissions at ASPPH. His career spans roles at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and Barton College, focusing on admissions and student advising. He holds a Masters from East Carolina University and is recognized for his leadership within public health education organizations.

He has a keen interest in supporting students, particularly non-traditional ones, helping them overcome obstacles to achieve their academic and professional goals. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to fostering growth and ensuring applicants feel valued, informed, and respected throughout the admissions process.

Johnston is actively involved in shaping the future of public health admissions, particularly regarding holistic and mission-aligned application reviews.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Public Health Admissions
As Director of Recruitment and Admissions, he oversees the centralized application service (SOPHAS) and shapes admissions policies for public health programs.
Holistic Application Review
He is involved in ASPPH initiatives promoting holistic and mission-aligned admissions to address barriers for underrepresented students and diversify the workforce.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health
7-2019 - 2-2022
Director of Admissions
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4 yrs 6 mos
Barton College
7 yrs 5 mos
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Education
2011 - 2014
Master's Degree
East Carolina University
8-2003 - 5-2007
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Barton College
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