Debra Rodrigues
Delray Beach
Summary
Results-driven admissions professional with over 20 years of experience in selective application review, admissions decision-making, higher education recruitment, and student success. Skilled in evaluating academic records, essays, test scores, and recommendation letters, and in providing thorough evaluation notes to support admission requirements and decisions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Graduate and Online Admission
Lynn University
01.2017 - Current
- Guide prospective graduate students through the admission process, from inquiry to enrollment, providing clear information on requirements and application process.
- Review application files, evaluate transcripts, and supporting documents, and make admission decisions or recommendations.
- Provide onboarding support to ensure a smooth start from new students.
- Collaborate with departments to coordinate admissions and student services.
Director of Admissions (Ground Campus) & Associate Director (Online Division)
Keiser Schools – Everglades University & Keiser University
10.2008 - 12.2017
- Led admissions teams for online and ground campuses, overseeing student recruitment, application review, and enrollment processes.
- Developed and implemented admissions strategies, policies, and procedures to increase enrollment and retention.
- Managed and trained a team of 10 counselors, providing guidance on effective application review and student support.
- Increased campus enrollment by 20% in the first year, 23% in the second, and 29% in the third, achieving a total growth of 39%.
- Consistently achieved the highest enrollment and retention rates across multiple campuses with the lowest withdrawal rate.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL12.2025
M.A. - Adult Education
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2009
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2001
B.S. - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2001
Skills
- Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
- Admissions Decision-Making
- Selective Admissions Processes
- Application Review & Evaluation Writing
- CRM & Admissions Software Proficiency
Timeline
Associate Director of Graduate and Online Admission
Lynn University
01.2017 - Current
Director of Admissions (Ground Campus) & Associate Director (Online Division)
Keiser Schools – Everglades University & Keiser University
10.2008 - 12.2017
M.A. - Adult Education
University of Rhode Island
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Rhode Island
B.S. - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Rhode Island
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Lynn University
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