Daniel Lesho Ed.D
Frederick,MD
Summary
An experienced academic leader with over 20 years of expertise in higher education, specializing in admissions, international student programs, and English language instruction. Successfully directed academic operations, accreditation processes, and student recruitment efforts across multiple institutions. Proficient in strategic program management, curriculum development, and CRM systems, with a strong focus on building relationships and advancing student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Academic Officer
Pacific States University
11.2021 - Current
- Lead all communications with accreditors and state licensing agencies.
- Lead all accreditation renewal efforts.
- Guide academic operations including scheduling, admissions, and course evaluations.
- Develop new recruiting and academic partnerships.
Director of Admissions / Adjunct professor (part-time)
Collegium santorum angelorum
02.2022 - Current
- Led outreach and student recruitment efforts nationally.
- Developed and led social media, direct mail, and email outreach efforts for the lead acquisition.
- Led the initial configuration of Salesforce CRM and segmentation of prospective student lists.
- Conducted familiarization tours with prospective students and parents.
- Teach English Literature classes.
Admissions Recruitment Specialist
Notre Dame de Namur University
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted community and corporate outreach to promote graduate and credentialing programs.
- Planned and conducted admissions events and presentations.
- Counseled prospective students in application completion.
Senior Director of Pathway and English Language Programs
Continuing and Professional Education, UC Davis
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Led all academic preparation and English language programs in regular and short-term winter and summer programs.
- Reported on oversight of $3 million budget
- Set strategic course for the unit including curriculum design, marketing, budgeting, hiring, and management of administrative and instructional staff.
- Served as the chief DSO for the unit and interpreted SEVP regulations.
- Conducted recruiting efforts abroad.
Exec. Vice President
iTEP International LLC
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Led the daily operations and continued development of a broad range of English language proficiency tests.
- Developed new and existing accounts with international distributors, schools and pathway programs.
- Positioned iTEP products for the domestic and international English language school market.
- Conducted quantitative research and reported results on large scale test data sets.
- Reported on validity and reliability, scoring equivalency, and uses of iTEP within schools and institutions.
- Planned and conducted academic presentations on the uses of iTEP.
- Serve as supporting academic administrator.
Director
Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI)
05.2009 - 08.2016
- Led all regular and short-term English language programs.
- Managed and reported on a $4 million budget
- Led a successful CEA accreditation effort.
- Led a comprehensive EAP curriculum realignment project.
- Recruited extensively in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.
- Maintained extensive agent and feeder school network
- Served as principle Designated School Official (DSO), overseeing SEVP compliance.
- Developed new university partnerships.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Adjunct Professor
Pitzer College
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Designed and taught credit courses for international students in Pitzer’s Bridge and Waseda University programs
- Courses offered in the Modern Language, Literature, and Culture Department: Critical Analysis through Literature, First Year Seminar, Public Speaking, Academic Writing, English for Marketing Management, English Across the Disciplines
EAP Instructor
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Taught academic writing to international students preparing to enter the Drucker School MBA and EMBA programs
- Created a syllabus that included writing argument, critical review, and synthesis essays using proper annotation and citation
- Accompanied students on research field study trip to companies such as Southwest Airlines.
Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2020
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language -
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.2002
BA in History/ BA in Theater Arts -
Providence College
Providence, RI05.1994
Skills
- F-1 Student Advising
- Salesforce
- Destiny
- PeopleSoft
- Canvas
- Populi
- Mailchimp CRM
- MicroSoft suit
- Academic advising
- Budget Administration
- Student Recruitment
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Director of Admissions / Adjunct professor (part-time)
Collegium santorum angelorum
02.2022 - Current
Chief Academic Officer
Pacific States University
11.2021 - Current
Admissions Recruitment Specialist
Notre Dame de Namur University
06.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Director of Pathway and English Language Programs
Continuing and Professional Education, UC Davis
05.2019 - 10.2020
Exec. Vice President
iTEP International LLC
08.2016 - 03.2019
Director
Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI)
05.2009 - 08.2016
Adjunct Professor
Pitzer College
09.2007 - 05.2009
EAP Instructor
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
06.2007 - 05.2009
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language -
Simmons College
BA in History/ BA in Theater Arts -
Providence College
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