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Overview
Work History
Education
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Professional Development And Recognition
Timeline
Jaclyn Pounds

Jaclyn Pounds

Canal Winchester,OH

Summary

Experienced higher education professional specializing in enrollment management and admissions operations over a 20-year career. Skilled in Slate CRM and student information systems, with a track record of streamlining processes and enhancing data accuracy. Recognized for collaborative leadership in strategic planning and event execution to boost student recruitment and retention efforts.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Enrollment Systems

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
Columbus, OH
04.2025 - Current
  • Provide strategic oversight of Technolutions Slate CRM, ensuring optimization of workflows, reporting, and cross-departmental integrations.
  • Partner with Marketing & Communications to align enrollment systems with recruitment campaigns and targeted communication flows.
  • Supervise and mentor the Admissions Operations Team and Admissions Communication Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Aid team and financial aid optimization consulting group to align awarding strategies with enrollment goals.
  • Serve as a thought partner to Enrollment leadership on long-term systems strategy and planning.

Director of Operations, Admissions

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
Columbus, OH
02.2014 - 03.2025
  • Implemented new CRM (Technolutions Slate) in 2018 and served as a Slate Captain.
  • Led Slate CRM administration across Enrollment, Financial Aid, Registrar, Advising, and Student Affairs.
  • Designed and maintained application portals (Common App & Slate), coordinated annual updates, and automated reporting.
  • Planned and executed 50+ admissions events (e.g., Admitted Students Day, National Portfolio Day).
  • Supervised and mentored operations and communications teams, ensuring accuracy and professional growth.
  • Partnered with leadership on strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and enrollment growth.

Assistant Director of Admissions

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
Columbus, OH
06.2008 - 02.2014
  • Implemented new CRM (Ellucian Recruit) and online application platform (SlideRoom).
  • Managed SIS workflows, reporting (IPEDS, College Board, Clearinghouse), and trained admissions staff.
  • Directed development of print and digital admissions materials in collaboration with Marketing.
  • Oversaw hiring and performance management for Admissions staff.
  • Planned and executed national recruitment and admissions events.

Transfer Applicant Coordinator

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
Columbus, OH
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Led transfer and re-admit applicant process from counseling to admissions decisions.
  • Coordinated transfer credit evaluations and articulation agreements.
  • Revamped admissions reporting process and trained staff on PowerCAMPUS systems.
  • Traveled nationally and internationally for student recruitment, portfolio reviews and presentations.

Admissions Counselor

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
Columbus, OH
09.2005 - 07.2006
  • Traveled nationally for student recruitment, portfolio reviews, and presentations.
  • Supported scholarship review committees and facilitated prospective student events.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design

Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH
05.2002

Skills

  • Technolutions Slate CRM and data systems
  • Leadership and team development
  • Project management and workflow optimization
  • Event planning and strategy
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Data management and reporting

Professional Development And Recognition

  • Slate Certified - Fundamentals of Admissions & Enrollment, Slate Learning Lab, 2025
  • Serve on Student Information Project Committee, 2025
  • Served on Retention Committee, 2024-2025
  • Project Management Skills for Leaders, LinkedIn Learning, 2023
  • Be the Manager People Won’t Leave, LinkedIn Learning, 2022
  • CCAD Core Value Award: Positivity, 2020
  • Radical Candor Leadership Training, 2019

Timeline

Director of Enrollment Systems - Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
04.2025 - Current
Director of Operations, Admissions - Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
02.2014 - 03.2025
Assistant Director of Admissions - Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
06.2008 - 02.2014
Transfer Applicant Coordinator - Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
07.2006 - 06.2008
Admissions Counselor - Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
09.2005 - 07.2006
Columbus College of Art & Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

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