Christopher Acton
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Communication, equipped with extensive experience in higher education administration and enrollment management. Seeking opportunities to leverage leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a challenging environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Friends University
01.2023 - Current
- Lead international recruitment efforts, fostering relationships with international students and overseeing regulatory compliance as a Designated School Official (DSO)
- Manage a team of four admissions counselors, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure enrollment targets are met
- Work with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- w Work with the Senior Director of Enrollment Management to build and maintain the yearly budget.
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Friends University
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Utilize strong communication and organizational skills to develop and implement enrollment strategies, resulting in increased student enrollment and retention
- Collaborated with other departments to maintain positive application progression, student satisfaction and success.
- Helped team maintain targeted response times and accuracy guidelines for consistent support of enrolling students.
Admissions Counselor
Friends University
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Guided prospective students and their families through the admissions process, including application submission, financial aid, and enrollment.
- Conducted personalized counseling sessions to address individual concerns and provide information about academic programs, campus life, and career opportunities.
- Conduct public speaking engagements to promote the university and engage with prospective students and families.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Masters in Business Administration -
Friends University
Wichita, KS05.2020
Bachelors in Communication Studies -
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12.2015
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance Monitoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving
- Team Management
Personal Information
Title: Associate Director of Enrollment Management | DSO | Lead International Recruiter
Affiliations
- KACRAO (Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)
- Study Kansas
- W (formally Young Professionals of Wichita)
University Involvement
- I serve on the Hispanic Serving Institution committee.
- I have taught our introduction to college course , Friends Experience, for two years. As well as Public Speaking for one.
- For the Past three years I have volunteered to drive our powerlifting team to out of town meets.
- Every year as a department we volunteer with the Salvation Army to gather and sort presents for over 100 needy families in the Wichita area.
Timeline
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Friends University
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Friends University
05.2021 - 01.2023
Admissions Counselor
Friends University
04.2017 - 05.2021
Masters in Business Administration -
Friends University
Bachelors in Communication Studies -
Emporia State University
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