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Matt Gulizia is a seasoned higher education professional with expertise in student affairs, academic advising, and enrollment management. With a Master of Education in Student Affairs and a strong background in international studies, he has successfully led teams and managed complex projects in various roles. Proficient in multiple languages, including English and French, he brings a unique perspective to his work. As a Director of Enrollment Management at International Studies Abroad (ISA), he has overseen the recruitment and management of programs in multiple locations, including France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. His experience in visa advising, crisis management, and team leadership has equipped him with the skills to navigate complex situations and drive results. With a strong foundation in customer service, problem-solving, and time management, Matt has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt to new challenges and deliver exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Credentials

  • Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2023
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Director, Enrollment Management
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      - Lead, mentor, and recruit for ISA's Program Manager department, consisting of 20+ professionals; directly supervise approximately 7 Program Managers- Act as Enrollment Management liaison and project manager for all responsibilities associated with ISA's Academic Affairs and IT departments- Manage escalations, incidents, and complex issues for the department and ISA's largest enrolled portfolio of program locations (serving approximately 2,000 students per year)- Lead weekly departmental meetings to deliver critical team updates, reminders, and guidance- Project manage ISA website and product configuration, alongside Mexico-based Enrollment Associate team- Develop training and process resources for the organization; work with Senior Leadership Team to make process improvements- B2B and B2C communication and relationship-building, with emphasis on retention and growth- Assist in the development and implementation of new product lines

    • Associate Director, Enrollment Management
      • Jun 2017 - Oct 2022

      - Co-lead a department of 30+ professionals in Austin, TX and Merida, Mexico; directly supervise 3-5 Program Managers (formerly Site Specialists).- Manage projects, specifically those involving IT, website management, and academics- Establish budget, pricing, and all financial matters for a portfolio of programs- Analyze customer evaluation results and enrollment trends to make strategic programmatic and human resources decisions- Solve problems within portfolio of programs; manage crises/incidents abroad; develop solutions and streamline communications with parents, students, and advisors in coordination with the Director of Health, Safety, and Security.- Hire, onboard, and mentor new employees; analyze qualitative and quantitative data and feedback to aid in employee success. - Continue previous role as Program Manager/Site Specialist for a smaller portfolio of programs (see below); program locations have included France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and EuroScholars research abroad.

    • Senior Site Specialist
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

      - Co-lead a team of 13 Site Specialists and directly supervise 2-4 members of the department- Implement ongoing training and professional development opportunities for department - Liase with all other departments within the organization as central voice for Site Specialist department - Manage departmental projects and initiatives, specifically ISA website and marketing efforts- Maintain former role as Site Specialist (see below)

    • Site Specialist, France, Belgium & EuroScholars
      • May 2014 - Jun 2016

      - Advise and assist over 300 students per year with their study abroad experiences in France & Belgium (specifically visa, academic, housing, and city specific advising); meet and exceed customer service metrics.- Collaborate with on-site staff in French regarding program logistics and student concerns- Assist students with their academic processes, including reviewing course registration forms, compiling academic schedules, and coordinating language placement exams- Crisis/incident management- Create content and blog posts for students, parents, and advisors- Internship advising (including résumé and cover letter editing)- Process and translate all academic student records/transcripts for programs in France- Assist in matching/assigning students to housing abroad, based on organizational availability and student requests- EuroScholars research abroad recruitment and advising- Build and maintain the ISA websites and Facebook pages for portfolio of programs- Participate in the ISA Diversity Committee by pushing forth initiatives which cater to minority student populations (including developing site-specific diversity blurbs, creating blog content, creating promotional/advising videos, etc.)

    • Service Representative
      • Feb 2013 - May 2014
      • Office of Admissions

      - Answer phone calls and emails for the Office of Admissions- Disseminate front-line phone calls and emails to the proper offices/individuals - Inform prospective students of admissions requirements while navigating their admissions portfolios- Answer general questions related to campus visits, events, and admissions fees - Input data from student events- Generate monthly strategic reports for management

  • Mutual of Omaha Bank
    • Greater Omaha Area
    • Teller
      • May 2012 - Jan 2013
      • Greater Omaha Area

      - Offer personal and professional service to all clients - Complete a variety of customer transactions - Maintain high attention to detail in record keeping and cash handling- Preserve confidentiality of customers' personal and financial information - Possess a firm understanding of the bank's products and services - Navigate multiple computer applications to effectively and efficiently serve clients

Education

  • 2013 - 2016
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • 2007 - 2011
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature
  • 2007 - 2011
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business
  • 2009 - 2009
    Institut catholique de Paris
    French Studies, 18/20 (A+)

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