CHRISTOPHER COSTA
Eastvale,USA
Summary
Results-driven Director of Enrollment with proven experience in the higher education sector. Strengths include strategic planning, student recruitment and retention, and team leadership. Demonstrated effectiveness in creating innovative enrollment strategies that enhance student diversity and foster academic success. Significant impact on previous institutions through implementation of data-informed decision-making processes and cross-departmental collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Enrollment Center – Leadership and Development
AMDA – COLLEGE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Led a dynamic team of 9, fostering a collaborative environment across two campuses.
- Analyzed historical data, financial forecasts, and anticipated trends to establish successful enrollment strategies.
- Achieved a 5% growth in admissions and contributed to substantial financial savings.
- Strategically partnered with OEDI to enhance workplace diversity, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Developed the admissions content for various college publications, including the college catalog and website.
- Supervised and assessed team productivity.
- Collaborated in preparing the department’s fiscal plan.
- Pioneered AI-driven student interactions by collaborating with CollegeVine, achieving $650k in annual savings.
Director of Enrollment Services
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY (GSEP)
Los Angeles, CA
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Managed implementation of strategic recruitment plans across five campuses.
- Forged partnerships with alumni affairs to synchronize activities related to current students and graduates.
- Directed marketing efforts for print and online recruitment materials.
- Oversaw financial planning within the department.
- Orchestrated partnership with 2U to create and roll out an online MA in Clinical Psychology.
- Effectively negotiated contract terms.
- Facilitated interdepartmental initiatives by developing a target-focused collaboration framework.
- Created an annual enrollment plan using analytical methods.
- Oversaw personnel managing all aspects of admissions.
Enrollment Manager
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA)
Hyde Park, NY
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Led a team of four and executed yield strategies for enrollment.
- Closely supervised enrollment to meet class and budget goals.
- Guided students and families through enrollment processes.
- Assessed FAFSA loan eligibility through NSLDS for students applying for aid.
- Worked with multiple teams to streamline the student registration and financial aid process.
Admissions Counselor
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA)
Hyde Park, NY
10.2010 - 10.2014
- Counseled and recruited for the CIA's Admissions Department covering 16 annual enrollment dates.
- Delivered information and sales presentations to educators, students, and families.
- Boosted enrollment of traditional, transfer, veteran, international, and career-changing students at the CIA.
- Fostered productive connections across New York State with various community stakeholders.
- Oversaw articulation agreements with various culinary high school programs across the U.S.
- Managed the collaboration for the scholarship initiative between CIA and FIRST.
- Collaborated with National Student Organizations including ProStart, SkillsUSA, and FCCLA.
- Liaised with Cornell School of Hotel Administration and The Culinary Institute of America.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration and Policy Studies
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Albany, NY05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering Technology
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
West Hartford, CT05.2002
Skills
- Enrollment management
- Student recruitment
- Staff development
- Policy development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Sales
- Digital marketing
- Slate CRM
- Ellucian
- Five9
Timeline
Director of Enrollment Center – Leadership and Development
AMDA – COLLEGE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
07.2021 - 11.2024
Director of Enrollment Services
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY (GSEP)
12.2016 - 11.2019
Enrollment Manager
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA)
10.2014 - 12.2016
Admissions Counselor
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA)
10.2010 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Educational Administration and Policy Studies
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering Technology
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
Industry Affiliations
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (SAE)
- American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP)
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