Allison K. Lang
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Experienced student recruiter and advisor with over ten years of experience helping high school and college students through the college admissions process. Skilled in student recruitment strategies, application process management, and interpersonal communication. Excel at active listening, problem-solving, adaptability, and multi-tasking to ensure a smooth admissions process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admissions Counselor
University of Iowa
DesMoines, IA
07.2023 - Current
- Counsel and advise prospective students and families through the college search process by providing timely and accurate information, and promptly responding to inquiries from students, parents, and school counselors.
- Reviewed applications for admission and evaluated student transcripts.
- Provide information and advice to new students and parents about University life to ease their transition to the University (advising, orientation, registration, housing, placement tests).
- Manage assigned recruitment territory to meet enrollment goals. This includes planning, executing, and evaluating recruitment activities and events (high school visits, college fairs, on- and off-campus events, direct outreach and communication).
- Utilize data tools to actively monitor territory analytics, provide reports and activity updates, and recommend appropriate strategies and tactics to achieve enrollment goals.
Student Recruiter
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Counsels students and parents through the admissions process
- Recruit prospective students from high schools and community colleges
- Assist with on-campus programming through campus visits, transfer visit days, new student programs and early outreach
- Travels and gives presentations about the university to student groups
- Provide guidance to students on transfer credit planning resources, scholarships and financial aid procedures and policies
- Serves as school ambassador to outside groups
- Supports and may develop programs for the college in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
Manager of Counseling Services
Iowa Connections Academy
Anita, IA
02.2013 - 02.2019
- Assist students with academic goal-setting, scheduling, and planning
- Monitor and evaluate student progress to ensure students are on track to meet all graduation requirements
- Help students implement learning strategies and motivation skills
- Prepare students for college and career readiness
- Coordinate student registration for PSEO courses
- Coordinate orientation for new students
- Assist college bound athletes to ensure they meet all NCAA Eligibility requirements
- Member of the school leadership team: discuss and execute school improvement goals, create and implement programs, plan school events, review school data
Education
Certificate - College Admissions Counseling
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MNMasters of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WIBachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- College Admissions Counseling, Advising and Recruiting
- Customer Service
- Academic record evaluation
- Event Planning and Marketing
- Research and Data Analysis
- Public speaking
Timeline
Senior Admissions Counselor
University of Iowa
07.2023 - Current
Student Recruiter
Iowa State University
11.2019 - 07.2023
Manager of Counseling Services
Iowa Connections Academy
02.2013 - 02.2019
Certificate - College Admissions Counseling
Hamline University
Masters of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Iowa