Grant Baker
Cisco
Summary
I'm currently working in higher education with an emphasis in student recruitment and retention. I'm looking to enhance my professional career with a position where my education, experience, and motivation will contribute to building a culture of success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admission Counselor & Recruiter
Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for recruiting incoming "First Year" students
- Increase my territory enrollment by building relationships with local high school counselors & coaches
- Recruiting territory: central Illinois and Indiana
- Responsible for the recruitment of the most important/high yield counties for Millikin (Macon, all contiguous counties, and Champaign and McLean)
- Walk families through and carefully explain the Millikin admission process, timeline, and financial aid picture
- Discuss financial aid packages, scholarships, and FAFSA processes with students and families
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with the Millikin campus community (faculty, administration, alumni, etc.)
- Assist in the planning and execution of campus events (Campus Visit Days, Freshman Orientation, Class Registration)
- Extensive knowledge of Salesforce software and other recruitment tools
- Serve as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (June 2024 - Present)
Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Budget planning and oversee purchase card transaction recordings
- Responsible for all off-campus operations duties
- Thorough itinerary planning and execution for recruiting visits and road game travel
- Served as Video Coordinator
- Direct and supervise the student managers
- Develop and execute the marketing and programming of WIU youth basketball summer camp
- Manage student-athlete study tables and offer academic guidance
Education
M.S. - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois05-2021
B.S. - Sport Administration
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana05-2018
Skills
- Eagle Scout (2010)
- Punctual
- Strong ability to work in a Team
- Competitive drive
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Communication skills
- Leadership experience
Timeline
Senior Admission Counselor & Recruiter
Millikin University
09.2021 - Current
Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
Western Illinois University
06.2019 - 05.2021
M.S. - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University
B.S. - Sport Administration
Ball State University