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Amanda Williams

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Professional leader with extensive experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering effective team collaboration. Strong background in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving impactful results. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to excel in dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, Admissions and Recruitment

Geisel School Of Medicine at Dartmouth
04.2023 - Current
  • Direct strategic enrollment management initiatives for multiple master’s programs, achieving a 45% increase in enrollment over three years.
  • Design and execute full-cycle recruitment and admissions strategies for five new graduate programs, driving effective market positioning and enrollment growth.
  • Collaborate with Director of Enrollment Management to design and manage annual budgets supporting merit-based scholarships and recruitment strategies aligned with institutional growth objectives.
  • Evaluate scholarship applications and establish guidelines for appeals, promoting transparency and integrity in the scholarship allocation process.
  • Lead annual partnerships with the office of general counsel to ensure admissions policies align with institutional and legal standards. Oversee the creation of a fully integrated reader training and certification program, establishing prerequisites for system access authorization.
  • Oversee enterprise CRM strategy and governance (Slate), leading automation architecture, workflow design, API integrations, and cross-system data integrity across CAS (SOPHAS), Axiom, and Banner.
  • Assesse market trends and applicant pool characteristics to inform effective scholarship strategies and optimize resource distribution.
  • Supervise and develop a seven-member admissions team, standardizing evaluation processes, formalizing committee training, and aligning recruitment and review practices with institutional priorities.
  • Managed comprehensive enrollment data analysis and compliance reporting processes to support successful reaccreditation efforts.
  • Establish and strengthen collaborative relationships with educational institutions and alumni networks to broaden pipeline diversity and elevate national program visibility.

Chair, Formerly At-Large Member

Association Of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)
11.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated strategic presentations to professional institutions, enhancing awareness of ASPPH mission and SOPHAS capabilities.
  • Coordinated recruitment-related activities by engaging with admissions leadership across all ASPPH programs to ensure effective planning and execution of meetings and events.
  • Showcased organizational expertise and initiatives at various industry conferences and events.
  • Engaged with legal and professional teams to review and uphold compliance following Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action.
  • Managed comprehensive changes across the business to streamline processes and improve organizational structure.
  • Formulated comprehensive succession strategies to maintain operational stability amid leadership changes.

Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Geisel School Of Medicine at Dartmouth
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw the organization and management of a diverse group of over 100 individuals across admissions committee, interview committee, student ambassador program, and alumni ambassadors. Championed initiatives to improve team efficiency and engagement. Cultivated a collaborative environment to drive successful outcomes for all committees.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment strategies for new applicants, leveraging quasi-experimental methods like career fairs, office hours, alumni referral programs, class visits, and information sessions.
  • Developed and managed system queries and reports to analyze scholarship cash flow, enrollment trends, and evaluate yield initiatives for informed decision-making.
  • Increased enrollment (29%), yield (33%), alumni engagement (21%), application volume (85%), completed interviews (104%), and revenue by $1,603,602.
  • Oversaw comprehensive data integration efforts, mapping sources from CAS to CRM and utilizing full-duplex transmission for matriculating student data into Axiom.
  • Managed cross-functional team of information technologists, cyber-infrastructure analysts, and senior administrative officers to execute integration of CAS and CRM leveraging the Postman API platform.
  • Organized and executed comprehensive events for admitted students, focusing on yield improvement and experience enhancement.
  • Managed communication with financial aid office to enhance efficiency in generating official award letters for applicants.
  • Evaluated applications and made final determinations on admissions and scholarship awards, ensuring fairness and integrity in the process.
  • Participated in weekly webinars and diversity workshops to enhance a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Research Intern

Harvard Medical School
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Characterized the frequency and complexity of prior authorization requirements for novel drugs covered by Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
  • Formulated systematic approaches for data collection and analysis to support preliminary result publication.

Education

Master of Public Health -

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics and Operations Management

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management Software: Slate, WebAdmit, Liaison
  • Virtual Recruitment Platforms: CareerEco, Brazen, Hopin, Handshake
  • Open Source Content Management Systems: Concrete, WordPress
  • Data Integration Systems: Postman, Axiom, Banner, AY
  • Google Suite, Qualtrics, Google AdWords Analytics
  • Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
  • Statistical Software: SPSS, R, STATA, Tableau

Timeline

Associate Director, Admissions and Recruitment

Geisel School Of Medicine at Dartmouth
04.2023 - Current

Chair, Formerly At-Large Member

Association Of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)
11.2022 - Current

Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Geisel School Of Medicine at Dartmouth
10.2021 - 03.2023

Research Intern

Harvard Medical School
02.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics and Operations Management

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

Master of Public Health -

Dartmouth College