Betty Petersen
Director of Admissions, PDSO International Admissions at Fairmont Private Schools- Claim this Profile
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Fairmont Private Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Admissions, PDSO International Admissions
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Aug 2008 - Present
Currently serve as the chief administrator for all international student admissions activities for the recruitment and retention of K-12 international students. Responsibilities include strategy development and implementation, and advice and guidance on all international student recruitment strategies. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Admissions and senior leadership team. • In-depth program knowledge - provides detailed information about what students can expect… Show more Currently serve as the chief administrator for all international student admissions activities for the recruitment and retention of K-12 international students. Responsibilities include strategy development and implementation, and advice and guidance on all international student recruitment strategies. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Admissions and senior leadership team. • In-depth program knowledge - provides detailed information about what students can expect to take away from their education and goal planning. • Advance sales skills – consultative value-based sales approach by intelligently discussing the benefits of the program and the cost-effectiveness of tuition rates. Able to provide prospective students with information on payment options, such as grants, student loans and financial aid. Strong ability to close opportunities and encouraging the prospective student’s parents to make a decision on the spot. • Strong organizational skills - excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include, competition and submission of enrollment contracts and handling financial aid applications, acts as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) with Department of Homeland Security managing student visas applications and institutional compliance. Often participants in helping to counsel students plan their educational goals and helping them make ongoing educational decisions. • Advanced marketing skills – leverages social media for multi-prong approach to marketing the school to foreign students. Show less Currently serve as the chief administrator for all international student admissions activities for the recruitment and retention of K-12 international students. Responsibilities include strategy development and implementation, and advice and guidance on all international student recruitment strategies. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Admissions and senior leadership team. • In-depth program knowledge - provides detailed information about what students can expect… Show more Currently serve as the chief administrator for all international student admissions activities for the recruitment and retention of K-12 international students. Responsibilities include strategy development and implementation, and advice and guidance on all international student recruitment strategies. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Admissions and senior leadership team. • In-depth program knowledge - provides detailed information about what students can expect to take away from their education and goal planning. • Advance sales skills – consultative value-based sales approach by intelligently discussing the benefits of the program and the cost-effectiveness of tuition rates. Able to provide prospective students with information on payment options, such as grants, student loans and financial aid. Strong ability to close opportunities and encouraging the prospective student’s parents to make a decision on the spot. • Strong organizational skills - excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include, competition and submission of enrollment contracts and handling financial aid applications, acts as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) with Department of Homeland Security managing student visas applications and institutional compliance. Often participants in helping to counsel students plan their educational goals and helping them make ongoing educational decisions. • Advanced marketing skills – leverages social media for multi-prong approach to marketing the school to foreign students. Show less
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Director of Admissions
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Aug 2002 - Aug 2008
Led the development and execution of recruitment and admissions. Delivered on recruitment goals, increased market share and brand awareness and moved the organization onto a new technology platform to more efficiently manage recruitment and admissions. Led the development and execution of recruitment and admissions. Delivered on recruitment goals, increased market share and brand awareness and moved the organization onto a new technology platform to more efficiently manage recruitment and admissions.
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Education
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University of Waterloo
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Arts-Psychology