Elizabeth Robinson
Nashville,TN
Summary
15 years of experience leading admissions teams to increase enrollment and application acceptance rates. Demonstrated track record of boosting enrollment through visionary leadership and the execution of proactive recruitment techniques via phone, internet, and fieldwork. Proficient in excelling within dynamic settings while meeting stringent timelines. Acknowledged by colleagues and supervisors for my innovative approach and exceptional communication abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Admissions
Educational Affiliates
- Doubled admission yields in 4 months, resulting in a 25% increase in total admitted students
- Devise and execute target recruitment strategies, surpassing enrollment goals through rigorous market research and ongoing trend analysis to set and track progress
- Led admissions team to achieve the largest enrollment start in the school's history
- Efficiently manage inquiries to meet weekly performance activity targets, adhering to approved recruitment policies and formats
- Ensure timely and effective communication with prospects
- Conduct interviews, recruiting only qualified candidates for enrollment, while ensuring compliance with federal affirmative action requirements
- Evaluate candidate suitability for admission based on alignment with career objectives
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional departments for data collection and problem-solving
- Provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and coaching to onboard admissions personnel
- Champion and organize recruitment and enrollment initiatives with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, including open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, and more.
Assistant Director of Admissions
SAE Institute of Technology
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Through my direct leadership and collaborative efforts, the admissions team achieved their highest-ever increases in applicants, enrollments, student matriculation, and retention rates
- Facilitated informational sessions for potential students and parents, providing insights on academic programs, scheduling, financial aid, and career services
- Encouraged students to establish relationships with key campus advisors for enhanced support and success
- Established critical measurements and operational strategies through trend evaluations
- Determined productivity and customer service approaches, resolved issues, and implemented necessary changes
- Managed inquiries to achieve timely contact and meet weekly performance activity goals
- Utilized approved recruitment policies and formats, promptly and effectively engaging with inquiries, and redirecting unqualified candidates based on incompatible career goals
- Generated internal and external sources to recruit qualified candidates for enrollment
- Assessed candidate suitability for admission based on compatibility with career goals
- Developed and executed special events, college fairs, and community gatherings that led to increased enrollment, forged new business partnerships, and promoted diversity and inclusion
- This included organizing open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, and more
- Collaborated closely with financial aid, career services, and other staff on behalf of students and admissions personnel
- Ensured compliance with all laws and admissions regulations
- Traveled throughout the region to represent SAE Institute at recruitment functions.
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Argosy University, EDMC
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Professionally assisted prospective students throughout the admissions process, ensuring strict adherence to federal and state regulations, school policies, accrediting standards, and requirements
- Managed inquiries to meet weekly performance activity goals, employing approved recruitment policies and formats
- Ensured prompt and effective communication with inquiries, redirecting unqualified candidates based on incompatible career goals
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, recruiting only qualified candidates for enrollment
- Evaluated candidate suitability for admission based on alignment with career objectives
- Played an active role in organizing recruitment and enrollment activities, resulting in growth, new business partnerships, and fostering diversity and inclusion
- This included coordinating open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, and more
- Represented Argosy at recruitment functions, traveling throughout the region to do so.
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions
The Art Institute of St. Louis, EDMC
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Planned and implemented effective recruitment strategies to meet or exceed enrollment goals utilizing market research and ongoing trend analysis to set goals and monitor progress
- Managed inquiries to achieve prompt contact and performance activity weekly goals; utilized approved recruitment policies/formats; made prompt and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified candidates based upon incompatible career goals
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, recruited qualified candidates for enrollment, ensured federal affirmative action requirements were met and determined appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon career goal compatibility
- Collaborated with other staff and departments with data collection and problem solving
- Trained, mentored and coached new admissions staff
- Participated and organized recruitment and enrollment activities that promoted diversity and inclusion including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.
Admissions Services Manager
Vatterott College
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Trained both new and existing staff on admissions procedures to uphold consistent departmental operations in compliance with school, company, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards
- Oversaw the daily admissions responsibilities of a team of 10 advisors, established work schedules, and managed the hiring and training process for new hires to ensure compliance with state and federal HR regulations
- Regularly offered performance feedback to staff members and coordinated their professional development to achieve both qualitative and quantitative admissions objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Social Science
Webster University
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MOSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Professional Development
- Practice Standards
- Process Improvement
- Team Supervision
- Budget Planning
- Performance Evaluations
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Time Management
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Business Operations Management
- Public Speaking
- Effective Multitasking
Timeline
Assistant Director of Admissions
SAE Institute of Technology
01.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Argosy University, EDMC
07.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions
The Art Institute of St. Louis, EDMC
03.2012 - 03.2016
Admissions Services Manager
Vatterott College
05.2010 - 09.2011
Director of Nursing Admissions
Educational Affiliates
Master of Arts - Teaching Social Science
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
Lincoln University
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