Chad Lewis
Registrar
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Dynamic higher education professional with extensive experience at Ivy Tech Community College, excelling in student records management and academic advising. Proven track record of enhancing enrollment strategies and fostering student success initiatives, while demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication skills to drive institutional growth and compliance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Registrar
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Registration & Enrollment: Manages course registration, add/drop procedures, and verifies enrollment status.
- Graduation & Degree Audits: Audits student records for graduation requirements and issues diplomas.
- FERPA Compliance: Ensured confidentiality and compliance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, safeguarding student information and institutional integrity.
- Student Records Maintenance: Maintains official academic records, student profiles, and personal data.
- Delivered official academic transcripts to students and institutions.
- Data Reporting: Compiled data for institutional research, reporting, and surveys to support informed decision-making and enhance academic programs.
- Policy Administration: Enforces academic policies regarding grading, academic standing, and credit transfers.
- Course & Scheduling Support: Maintains the college catalog, course taxonomy, and supports class scheduling.
- System Integrity: Oversees the technological systems for registration and student records.
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
06.2024 - 08.2023
- Managed student success initiatives including expected graduation date project and SAP management strategies to enhance student advising.
- Designed and provided faculty training for Academic planning software, Schedule Builder training, and SAP appeal training for faculty and staff.
- Supervised and coordinated advising strategies for students in SAP warning or appeals, managed academic appeal systems, and supported regional staff of 3-5 academic advisors in planning and communication.
- Reviewed audit practices and retention data to develop targeted outreach activities for staff.
Career Development Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
06.2018 - 01.2018
- Organized and delivered job fairs, resume workshops, and interview preparation sessions, enhancing student readiness for employment.
- Collaborated with graduates to develop essential workplace readiness skills, fostering their transition into the job market.
- Planned and coordinated initiatives with over 1000 students and 100 employers to connect job seekers with opportunities in the regional community.
Student Success and Retention Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
12.2015 - 06.2015
- Guided students in regaining good standing in academic and financial aid compliance to support their success.
- Executed academic planning strategies with students to enhance academic progress.
- Facilitated personal growth workshops for students, faculty, and staff to foster development.
Financial Aid Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Trained and certified in federal, state, and private student aid funding to support diverse funding options.
- Calculated, packaged, and audited federal student loans for students.
- Packaged and audited financial aid for Kokomo region students to ensure compliance and accessibility.
Continuing Education Coordinator
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
09.2011 - 09.2011
- Sold and collected $500,000.00 in annual revenue for Ivy Tech Community College's continuing education programs.
- Developed and managed non-credit offerings in Kokomo region, enhancing community access to personal interest, industry training, hospitality, and computer training.
- Collaborated with local economic development and government offices to deliver targeted training programs for community members.
Associate Director of Admissions
Ivy Tech Community College
Logansport, IN
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Managed recruiting, intake, and scholarship awards for the Logansport campus, resulting in enrollment increases of 15% annually.
- Oversaw high school dual credit program for 9 schools, enhancing regional access to college-level courses.
- Coordinated local fundraising efforts, contributing to successful opening of new campus in 2009.
Assistant Director of Admissions/Financial Aid
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Developed presentations, data analysis routines, and marketing materials to strengthen student recruitment efforts.
- Coordinated admissions events to engage prospective students and promote programs.
- Managed student applications and ensured compliance with admission policies.
- Supported student affairs initiatives in Admissions and Financial Aid for Kokomo service area, enhancing outreach efforts.
- Developed outreach strategies to enhance community awareness of educational offerings.
President, Chief Operating Officer
Quality, Inc.\DBA\Domino's Pizza
Kokomo, IN
03.1995 - 05.2006
- Led operations of four-store Domino's Pizza franchise in Kokomo and Marion, Indiana, enhancing local brand presence.
- Achieved 27 record sales weeks in the Kokomo area between 1996 and 2005.
- Received the Silver Challenge award for the highest increase from the previous year's store sales in 1999 and 2001 based on store marketing and customer retention efforts.
- Oversaw corporate management while engaging with customers and fostering community relationships.
- Provided on-site leadership and production assistance to managers.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership
Trine University
Logansport, IN08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Indiana Institute of Technology
Indianapolis, IN11.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN05.1993
Skills
- Student records management
- FERPA compliance
- Degree audits
- Academic policy enforcement
- Course scheduling
- Data reporting
- Student advising
- Customer relationship management
- Enrollment strategies
- Institutional research
- Program development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training facilitation
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Program assessment
- Counseling and advice
- Academic advising
- Admissions support
- Academic calendar management
- Verification and eligibility
- Degree auditing
- Database administration
- Enrollment management
- Graduation coordination
- Transfer credit evaluation
- Records management
Certification
- Certified Academic Advisor Training Certificate, 01/01/24
- IACA- Certified Career Development Professional, 01/01/16
- ASQ, QCI, 01/01/15
- Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Train the Trainer - Student Coaching and Development, 01/01/14
- Certified trainer - Understanding and Engaging under-resourced students., 01/01/11
- Certified Program Planner, 01/01/10
Community Service
- 211/United Way- Howard County, IN, 2009-2018, Coordinating council board member, Sub-committee member- Emergency planning
- Kokomo Heritage Federal Credit Union, Kokomo, IN, Board President 2017-2018, Advisory board member 2014-2018
Additional Qualifications
- Outstanding Committee Chair award, Ivy Tech Community College, 01/01/09
- We Value You Award, Ivy Tech Community College, 01/01/08
- Doing the Dream Committee Co-chair, Ivy Tech Community College, 2007 - 2011
- Annual Fundraiser Committee, Ivy Tech Community College, 2007, 2008
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Advisor, Ivy Tech Community College, 2007, 2008
- Domino's Pizza Franchisee Development School, 01/01/95
Timeline
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Ivy Tech Community College
06.2024 - 08.2023
Campus Registrar
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2023 - Current
Career Development Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College
06.2018 - 01.2018
Student Success and Retention Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College
12.2015 - 06.2015
Financial Aid Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College
09.2012 - 12.2012
Continuing Education Coordinator
Ivy Tech Community College
09.2011 - 09.2011
Associate Director of Admissions
Ivy Tech Community College
07.2007 - 09.2009
Assistant Director of Admissions/Financial Aid
Ivy Tech Community College
09.2006 - 07.2007
President, Chief Operating Officer
Quality, Inc.\DBA\Domino's Pizza
03.1995 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Leadership
Trine University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Indiana Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Ivy Tech Community College