Experience

SEEDS - Access Changes Everything

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Admissions

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  - Manage the recruitment and candidate selection process for three unique programs that aim to support high achieving students from low-income families change their educational trajectory through access to top tier institutions with financial aid- Supervise and lead a multi-department recruitment team of ten staff members that present to students, faculty, and families at over 100 K-12 schools throughout New Jersey, annually- Develop and nurture relationships with community stakeholders- Establish and track the department’s annual budget of $200k- Engage in organizational strategy sessions and planning as a member of the Leadership Team- Streamline processes and oversee the collection and digital storage of supporting application documents- Analyze current income and financial aid trends to set policies that best serve students throughout the admissions process- Organize recruitment events and negotiate vendor contracts for interviews, admissions exams, and information sessions- Oversee and adapt the department’s communication and marketing to reach targeted students and families effectively Show less

• Dean of Admissions

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2019



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transfer Admissions Counselor

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2015

  - Reviewed applications for admission; made determinations of eligibility and recommended admissions and/or approval of the applicant to the University for a particular program - Coordinated transfer work operations, evaluated academic transcripts for course equivalencies, maintained and organized documentation - Screened, verified, and evaluated data on admissions applications and transcript materials. - Facilitated initial communication between accepted students and academic advisors to assure a positive transition that ultimately led to matriculation - Delivered presentations at open houses and at other on and off-campus recruitment events - Served on staff search committees Show less



Caldwell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  - Represented the university at recruitment events including college fairs and at schools- Handled inquiries from prospective students, reviewed applications for admissions, organized and conducted campus tours- Fostered relationships with prospective students and families and maintained a network of high school guidance counselors- Oversaw the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program’s admissions and recruitment process during the first three years of its inception- Served on the Value Proposition Subcommittee, whose purpose was to identify the core strengths of the University as part of the new communication and marketing campaign Show less

• Senior Admissions Counselor

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

• Admissions Counselor

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009