Experience

Luther College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Admissions

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Hawkeye Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• High School Relations

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2023

  Manage all aspects of concurrent (dual-credit/PSEO) partnerships with 20+ school districtsCollaborate with districts to create and update concurrent offerings to meet student, community, and college priorities.Coordinate on-site registration sessions for 2,500+ students annually.Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.Advise school districts on state and federal standards for privacy, teacher credentials, student proficiency, and funding.Advise students on course selection and career planning.Create and submit mandated federal, state, and institutional reports.Create and analyze reports on market penetration and opportunities, student outcomes, and other measures of program effectiveness.Update internal and external procedure manuals and policy handbooks.Created and implemented an outreach campaign to increase matriculation of concurrent students to the college.Submitted and coordinated a successful Summer College Credit Program grant that offered career and technical coursework to high school students.Created and implemented a Pathway Review process to ensure alignment between school district and college programs.Led departmental transition to remote processes for registration, faculty collaboration, and communications during COVID-19. Show less

• Admissions Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2018

  RECRUITMENTMastered program content and admissions information for 70+ college majors.Created and delivered hundreds of presentations to audiences numbering 10 to 250.Recruited prospective college students, including direct-from-high school, adults, and displaced workers.Delivered personalized, high-quality visit experiences to individuals and families.Coordinated all aspects of visit events on campus and in the community.Responded to inquiries by email, phone, and text.Conducted on-site visits to high schools, businesses, and community organizations.Led Health Science program admissions from inquiry through acceptance.Commended by the college as Ambassador of the Year for service to the community, with special attention to advising and interdepartmental efforts in support of displaced workers.STRATEGYPrimary author of the college-wide Situational Analysis submitted to strategic planning consultants Ruffalo-Noel Levitz.Created and analyzed funnel- and yield-based enrollment reports.Assisted with implementation of the Ellucian Recruit CRM.Created ad hoc reports requested by executive leadership.Designed and led onboarding and orientation activities for new admissions representatives.Assisted in creating and supporting the college’s first recruitment position focused on serving diverse and underrepresented populations.Led the establishment and coordination of a new scholarship program.Served on planning committees, including: Retention, Veterans Services, President’s Council, Right-Sizing the College, and Innovation Council.COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATIONCollaborated with marketing, college faculty, and student services staff to create and implement outreach campaigns.Created and edited communication materials designed for internal and external stakeholders.Established, hired, trained, and provided technical support for an outbound calling team.Created and maintained a relational database for outbound calling records and reports. Show less



University of Northern Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter/Advisor

  • Oct 1995 - Sep 2003

  Assist low-income, first-generation middle and high school students with planning postsecondary education. Assist low-income, first-generation middle and high school students with planning postsecondary education.



University of Northern Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writing Assistant

  • 1990 - 1993