DASIA M. FREGOZO- JIMENEZ
Irvine,CA
Summary
Strategic enrollment management professional with over a decade of experience in graduate admissions, recruitment, and student success initiatives within the California State University system. Proven track record in leading data-driven enrollment strategies, supervising and developing professional staff, and collaborating with academic and administrative units to streamline admissions operations. Expertise in PeopleSoft, compliance with FERPA, accreditation standards, and building equity-minded recruitment practices that enhance graduate enrollment and student retention. Committed to leveraging technology, strategic communications, and process innovation to drive institutional growth and strengthen the graduate student experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
International Admissions Coordinator
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Directed strategic enrollment and recruitment initiatives for graduate and international students, overseeing outreach campaigns, communications, and policy-driven admissions processes that enhanced student engagement and enrollment outcomes.
- Evaluated domestic and international graduate applications and credential equivalencies, ensuring full compliance with CSU eligibility standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional policies.
- Advised and collaborated with graduate program advisors and Registrar staff to resolve complex articulation and degree progression cases, improving record accuracy, and accelerating time-to-enrollment.
- Ensured regulatory compliance as a Designated School Official (DSO), maintaining strict adherence to FERPA, SEVIS regulations, and CSU Executive Orders.
- Developed and executed data-informed recruitment strategies to meet enrollment quantity and quality goals; monitored staff workflows, and assessed the effectiveness of recruitment practices.
- Collaborated with campus partners and the Registrar’s Office to streamline onboarding and registration processes, ensuring accurate student record maintenance and reporting.
- Produced and analyzed weekly and term-based enrollment reports, providing actionable insights to senior leadership on admissions outcomes, enrollment trends, and student success metrics.
- Delivered high-impact presentations to prospective graduate students and international partners, strengthening recruitment pipelines and institutional visibility.
- Partnered with communications teams to design marketing collateral and digital content, supporting recruitment campaigns.
- Provided comprehensive admissions advising to prospective and admitted students, guiding them through application requirements, document preparation, and pre-arrival readiness.
ECS Graduate and International Admissions Coordinator
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, USA
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Led strategic enrollment planning and graduate recruitment initiatives that advanced college-wide program growth, improved yield rates, and supported institutional student success goals.
- Directed the evaluation of domestic and international academic credentials, ensuring alignment with CSU policies, accreditation standards, and program-specific requirements, reducing processing errors, and accelerating admissions decisions.
- Supervised and developed staff and student assistants, providing training, performance evaluations, and workflow optimization strategies that improved service delivery and applicant experience.
- Designed and implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, leveraging trend analyses, and weekly admissions reporting to inform decision-making and consistently meet or exceed enrollment targets.
- Collaborated with faculty, graduate advisors, and the Office of Graduate Studies to streamline communication processes, clarify graduate program requirements, and resolve student record discrepancies.
- Partnered with college communications teams to create and maintain digital content, including the ECS graduate admissions website and recruitment marketing materials, enhancing program visibility and prospective student engagement.
- Coordinated and facilitated graduate student orientations each term, improving onboarding, registration efficiency, and first-term retention rates.
- Delivered personalized admissions advising to prospective and newly admitted students, providing guidance on academic expectations, program requirements, and a successful transition to CSU.
- Maintained compliance expertise with CSU Executive Orders, FERPA regulations, and accreditation standards, ensuring integrity in all admissions and evaluation processes.
- Championed process improvement initiatives focused on equity-minded admissions practices, expanding access for historically underserved student populations.
ECS Associate Admission Coordinator
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, USA
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted a detailed evaluation of graduate applications, including transcript and accreditation verification for domestic and international institutions, ensuring full compliance with CSU and university admissions policies.
- Supported academic record integrity and compliance, assisting with transfer credit reviews, and clarifying admissions eligibility to improve accuracy and processing timelines.
- Coordinated New Graduate Student Orientations, collaborating with faculty and academic departments to ensure seamless onboarding, and clear communication of degree expectations.
- Delivered high-volume front-line student services, providing guidance on application procedures, transcript submissions, and admissions policies to diverse student populations.
- Partnered with campus departments and student support services to increase international student engagement and awareness of campus-wide resources, strengthening retention, and student success.
- Built foundational expertise in CSU Executive Orders, FERPA compliance, and graduate policy interpretation, laying the groundwork for advanced admissions and regulatory knowledge.
- Maintained meticulous admissions records, and supported internal audits, improving efficiency and ensuring readiness for compliance reviews.
Education
M.S. - Education - Higher Education
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA, USA05.2020
B.A. - Spanish Literature
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA05.2010
ED.D. - Community College Leadership
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA, USASkills
- Graduate and International Enrollment Strategy
- Admitting Operations and Policy Compliance
- Team leadership and staff development
- Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement
- PeopleSoft systems
- Data analytics and reporting
- Student Success & Retention Initiatives
- Project and change management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
International Admissions Coordinator
California State University, Dominguez Hills
11.2022 - Current
ECS Graduate and International Admissions Coordinator
California State University, Fullerton
01.2017 - 11.2022
ECS Associate Admission Coordinator
California State University, Fullerton
04.2015 - 12.2016
M.S. - Education - Higher Education
California State University, Fullerton
B.A. - Spanish Literature
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
ED.D. - Community College Leadership
California State University, Fullerton