A. Joseph Guziolek
Toledo,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, enhancing recruitment and enrollment strategies for international students. Excelled in staff management and new market research along with exceeding goals. Recognized for exceptional media relations and fostering economic development, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and approachable leadership to drive success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Director of International Admission
University of Toledo
07.2023 - Current
- Leading the team until a new Director of Undergraduate Admission is hired to determine the structure of the international admission office.
- Cultivating relationships with academic colleges/departments to secure support for key recruiting initiatives.
Assistant Director of International Admission
University of Toledo
02.2015 - 07.2023
- I currently contribute to the identification, recruitment and enrollment of international students
- These students arrive to UToledo direct from high school, transfer from another school and from English language programs
- These functions are intended to increase and maintain a qualified, highly diverse student enrollment level for the university
- I also work with university partners and agents abroad to help boost enrollment
- I organize campus visits with our agents and student exchange groups while studying in the US
- Support with our CRM from student application to the student’s admission offer
Enrollment Services Specialist
University of Toledo
07.2014 - 02.2015
- I was responsible for spearheading the partnership with The University of Toledo and Schoolcraft College in Livonia Michigan
- I promoted the presence of The University of Toledo community with Schoolcraft college students and transfer academic advisors on the community college campus
- I lead in assisting interested community college students in the transfer process, encourage them to get on our mailing list, visit campus, participate in activities and events, assisted them with the application and financial aid processes and provided scholarship information
Admissions Coordinator of High School/Transfer Students
Mercy College
07.2012 - 07.2014
- My role as admissions officer served in the new student admission’s processes at junior and senior high schools, other colleges and universities and other targeted markets within the Ohio and Michigan area
- Another focus of my role with Mercy was to coordinate campus visits as well as organize campus open houses to recruit prospective students
- Maintained open communication with school guidance personnel and members of the general public for purposes of enrollment management, admissions and marketing, including the clear articulation of the academic programs and support services offered at the College
- I served on the Staff Counsel for Mercy College as well as on the Retention and Scholarship and Donation Committees with Mercy College
- I also sat on the advisory boards for Penta Career Center and for Sylvania Schools Medical Technology programs
Admissions Team Leader/Trainer
ESM
05.2011 - 07.2012
- My role as team leader/trainer for ESM had a wide variety of duties involving client relations as well as admissions recruiting
- This included interaction with clients for the purpose of maintaining relationships with online college and universities
- We conducted inbound/outbound calls to prospective students matching educational needs
- I managed a staff of 15 agents that report directly to me during the course of the work day
- I met weekly with my staff as a group or individually based off performance factors
Director of Admissions
Herzing University
12.2008 - 05.2011
- My main role was the planning, implementation and control of all aspects of recruitment and promotion for Herzing University
- That included but was not limited to local marketing, hiring, training and supervising all admissions staff
- I managed a staff of five that worked directly under me as Director of Admissions
- I ensured that my advisors understood thoroughly the regulations that were applicable to their activities in the state of Ohio
- I handled inbound and outbound calls from the community as well as from our student services center
- I was hired in December 2008 as Admissions Advisor and was promoted to Director of Admissions in July 2009
- As director, the team exceeded expectations of goal at 111% for 2009
- In 2010, the team exceeded expectations of goal at 127%
Territory Manager
Kellogg’s Snacks
04.2007 - 12.2008
- I organized and maintained a weekly project schedule working as a territory manager selling to big box and grocery stores
- I was responsible for 10 accounts in the Toledo, Ohio area in the following capacities; writing orders, creating display space, communicating with store management and writing stores credits
- I was hired in June 2007 as a merchandiser and in November 2007 was promoted to territory manager
Site Director
Hondros College
04.2000 - 04.2007
- Organized and managed the college to achieve maximum operational profitability, effectiveness and compliance with company goals, policies and procedures
- I worked with the corporate management team to maintain and enhance company objectives
- I provided information for all courses and programs to all prospective students as well as the current student population
- I oversaw all daily office activities including class reconciliations, student certificates, deposit reports, instructor invoices, physical inventory, registration reports, career seminar planning, classroom assignments, facility maintenance and security
- -Site of the year award, 2000; Site Director of the year award, 2001 and 2002, WOW customer service award 2005
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Organizational Relations
University of Toledo
Toledo, OhioAssociates of Applied Business Degree - Sales and Marketing Technology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OhioSkills
- New market research
- Economic development
- Media relations
- Recruitment and hiring
- Business goals
- Staff management
Affiliations
- Glass City Academy, Board member, 2020 to present
- Madison Avenue School of the Arts, Board member, 2017 to present
Additionalinformation
Alternative Resident Educator License-Ohio #OH3194996, Speech/Communication, 050504, Business, 3000
Timeline
Interim Director of International Admission
University of Toledo
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of International Admission
University of Toledo
02.2015 - 07.2023
Enrollment Services Specialist
University of Toledo
07.2014 - 02.2015
Admissions Coordinator of High School/Transfer Students
Mercy College
07.2012 - 07.2014
Admissions Team Leader/Trainer
ESM
05.2011 - 07.2012
Director of Admissions
Herzing University
12.2008 - 05.2011
Territory Manager
Kellogg’s Snacks
04.2007 - 12.2008
Site Director
Hondros College
04.2000 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Organizational Relations
University of Toledo
Associates of Applied Business Degree - Sales and Marketing Technology
University of Toledo
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