Joanna Ramsden-Meier
Dean, Enrollment Management
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Goal-oriented Executive Leader in Enrollment Management dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Focused and organized with a passion for contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean, Enrollment Management
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
04.2015 - Current
- Increased student headcount with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies, and parent engagement plans.
- Developed partnerships with other Iowa colleges to create a pipeline for nursing and health sciences majors to meet the needs of the healthcare workforce in Iowa.
- Collaborated with educators to create best practices in recruitment and marketing for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Connected recruitment ideas to marketing tactics to evaluations.
- Developed processes and procedures to accurately forecast enrollments based on past data and future enrollment trends.
- Created the revenue budget based on enrollment projections for all majors.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Serve in various committee and compliance roles, such as the ADA Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator.
Director of Student Services
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Strengthened student success and retention operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
Director of Student Services and College Registrar
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal decision making.
- Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, student correspondence and office operations.
College Registrar
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
08.1999 - 01.2003
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, student correspondence and office operations.
- Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
- Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
Financial Aid Assistant
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
11.1998 - 08.1999
- Guided students through financial aid processes, including completing necessary forms, filing, documentation, preparing reports and updating account records.
- Reconciled accounts and payments received for student accounts.
- Double checked payments and documentation of students applying for loans.
- Assisted students and families in filling out financial aid applications.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
Education
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2011 - 04.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA 08.1999 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.1992 - 12.1996
Skills
Student recruitment
Student advisement
Disciplinary action
Academic administration knowledge
Policy compliance
Collaborative relationships
Data integrity
Analytical skills
Proficient in Student CRM and SIS systems
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Dean, Enrollment Management
Allen College
04.2015 - Current
Director of Student Services
Allen College
01.2011 - 04.2015
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Walden University
01.2011 - 04.2015
Director of Student Services and College Registrar
Allen College
01.2004 - 01.2012
College Registrar
Allen College
08.1999 - 01.2003
MBA - Business Administration
Upper Iowa University
08.1999 - 10.2001
Financial Aid Assistant
Allen College
11.1998 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
08.1992 - 12.1996