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Douglas B. Young

Madison,New Jersey

Summary

Accomplished professional with highly diversified and extensive experience and proven success in college admissions recruitment and enrollment management, consultative sales, and market development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Admissions

St. Paul's School Of Nursing
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for implementing and managing strategic recruitment plan to successfully achieve and exceed enrollment objectives for small private college specializing in nursing and related healthcare degree programs.
  • Coordinate with executive team on enrollment budget development, forecasting and strategic planning
  • Daily management of admissions team activities including inbound/outbound phone calling, student interviews, workshops, campus tours, and enrollment processing to ensure departmental goals are met and in compliance with admissions and ABHES accreditation policies and procedures.
  • Oversee timely processing of incoming students including program testing, document collection, committee review, financial aid planning, and medical compliance.
  • Responsible for departmental staffing and training.
  • Develop and execute recruitment events, orientation and other campus activities.
  • Daily/weekly/monthly data entry and reporting of departmental activity.
  • Performance observations, training/coaching and evaluations of admissions advisors.
  • Assist in creating policies and programs to enhance and improve college experience as member of St. Paul's School of Nursing Leadership team.

Associate Director of Admissions

Eastern International College
Jersey City, NJ
06.2017 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for successfully meeting & surpassing established enrollment objectives for small private college specializing in healthcare degree programs.
  • Promoted to Assistant Director 2018, Associate Director 2020.
  • Manage daily operations of admissions team recruitment activities for on-campus & online programs.
  • Personally enrolled 500+ students with combined tuition value exceeding $30MM.
  • Successful introduction & growth of new online bachelor degree completion programs and direct BSN program.
  • Development & implementation of Admissions Policies & Procedures in accordance with MSCHE accreditation standards.
  • Responsible for hiring & training effective team of admissions advisors.
  • Establish quarterly, semester and annual enrollment budgets.
  • Complete & review daily & weekly performance reports.
  • Coordinate with marketing department to create & implement strategic marketing plans for social media platforms, advertising campaigns, events, & promotional activities.

Admissions Representative/Financial Aid Planner

Wood Tobe-Coburn School
04.2008 - 05.2017
  • Managed admissions process for prospective students for well-established career college.
  • Leading producer in applications, retention, & successful matriculation of students.
  • Consistently surpassed established enrollment goals.
  • Responsible for $3.5MM in annual tuition.
  • Successfully enrolled 700+ students with combined tuition value exceeding $27MM.
  • Performed daily recruiting activities including tours, interviews, secure applications & conduct all procedural follow-up activities including financial aid planning.
  • Counseled students and parents about financial aid options and program details.
  • Meticulously completed required documentation including FAFSA, needs/analysis, and verification in accordance with all federal, state & institutional rules & regulations while always maintaining the highest level of ethical standards.
  • Determined eligibility and calculation of PELL, TAP, Stafford, Plus, Sallie Mae, SPL, & scholarship options.


Assistant Director of Admissions

Art Institute of New York City
New York, NY
04.2000 - 04.2006
  • Responsible for successful recruitment of qualified applicants for culinary/pastry arts & restaurant management programs.
  • Consistently met & exceeded performance goals.
  • Enrolled 600+ students generating over $20MM in gross revenue.
  • Performed daily prospect phone contact, scheduled & conducted interviews, secured applications & completed all necessary follow-up activities to ensure successful matriculation.
  • Advised students on financial aid programs & assisted in planning and processing of plans.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration/Marketing

Rutgers University - College Arts & Sciences
Newark, NJ

Skills

  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Presentation Skills
  • Admissions Oversight
  • Enrollment Procedure
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • VanillaSoft and Campus Vue
  • Diamond SIS - Admissions Student Mgmt System

Timeline

Director of Admissions

St. Paul's School Of Nursing
05.2022 - Current

Associate Director of Admissions

Eastern International College
06.2017 - 05.2022

Admissions Representative/Financial Aid Planner

Wood Tobe-Coburn School
04.2008 - 05.2017

Assistant Director of Admissions

Art Institute of New York City
04.2000 - 04.2006

Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration/Marketing

Rutgers University - College Arts & Sciences