Kathy Wenthold
Pace,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Fayette Admissions, Retention and Operations
Upper Iowa University
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Oversaw all aspects of the recruitment and retention process for the Fayette, IA campus
- Managed marketing strategies to optimize the recruitment funnel from prospect to matriculation
- Ran and analyzed weekly reports to ensure the Vice President for Enrollment Management had accurate information on enrollment activities
- Strategized with University executive leadership to maximize net tuition revenue per student while keeping tuition costs competitive
- Supervision of staff within departments of Admissions and Academic Success.
Coordinator/Director of Operations, Academic Extension/Enrollment Management
Upper Iowa University
01.2004 - 01.2020
- Responsible for directing and executing all general operational issues surrounding 19 regional learning centers throughout the United States as well as the online and self-paced programs
- Collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Academic Extension and key senior staff members to manage annual expense budget in excess of $20M
- Supervision of one full-time staff member and three temporary staff members
- Create reports for data collection and analysis from InfoMaker report writing tool
- Creation of the first Academic Extension dashboard for analysis by Board of Trustees and President’s Cabinet
- Serve on the Academic Extension Senior Management Team
- Troubleshoot student concerns for satisfactory resolution
- Serve on multiple University committees and manage projects within those committees for university operational advancement
- Serve as Academic Advisor for online undergraduate students during initial start-up phase
- Management of the Academic Extension EO process.
Bookkeeper/Secretary
Holy Name Catholic Church
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained accurate records of weekly annual parish contribution
- Reconciled bank records on a weekly and monthly basis
- Maintained accurate checking account balances through Quicken
- Processed weekly accounts payable and receivable
- Processed Sacramental records and maintain accurate record keeping for four parish cluster
- Prepared weekly bulletin for distribution
- Updated cluster website on a weekly basis
- Attended meetings for Faith Formation Council and Parish Finance Council
- Process minutes for distribution
- Other duties as assigned.
Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Extended University
Upper Iowa University
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Management of the Extended University EO process
- Managed the set-up, packing and shipment of all EU tradeshows
- Tracking of all Extended University paid time off
- Served on multiple university committees, including the university commencement committee
- Assisted the Senior Vice President for Extended University in scheduling meetings and writing business communications to students, the Higher Learning Commission and other university constituents.
Admissions Counselor
Upper Iowa University
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Planned and executed visit days for prospective students and their families
- Hired, trained and managed student tour guides
- Recruited and counseled prospective students
- Assisted students with questions regarding admission and financial aid
- Created and submitted reports as required by university supervisors
- Attended college fairs and conducted high school visits on behalf of the university.
Admissions Representative
Clarke College
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Planned and executed visit days for prospective students and their families
- Hired, trained and managed student tour guides
- Recruited and counseled prospective students
- Assisted students with questions regarding admission and financial aid
- Created and submitted reports as required by college supervisors
- Attended college fairs and conducted high school visits on behalf of the college.
Admissions Representative
Clarke College
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Planned and executed visit days for prospective students and their families
- Hired, trained and managed student tour guides
- Recruited and counseled prospective students
- Assisted students with questions regarding admission and financial aid
- Created and submitted reports as required by college supervisors
- Attended college fairs and conducted high school visits on behalf of the college.
Assistant Director of Student Accounts
Clarke College
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Processed daily accounts receivable reports
- Balanced daily and monthly accounts receivable
- Processed student payments
- Prepared daily bank deposits
- Assisted students with yearly payment options
- Daily log of student organization transactions.
Education
B.A. Drama/Speech -
Clarke College (now Clarke University)
12.1992
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Data Interpretation
- Adaptable and Flexible
References
- Janelle Soppe, Executive Assistant to the VP for Distance Learning, Upper Iowa University, soppej@uiu.edu, (563) 380-5508
- Nicole Gibbs, Associate Director of Admissions, Upper Iowa University, gibbsn16@uiu.edu, (563) 379-6035
- McKenzie Baumann, Assistant Director of Admissions, Upper Iowa University, baumannm24@uiu.edu, (712) 292-9457
Community Service
- Served on North Fayette Community Schools Board of Directors
- Teach religious education for over 20 years
- Served on West Union Parks and Recreation Board of Directors
- Member of West Union Swim Team Board of Directors for 5 seasons
Timeline
Executive Director of Fayette Admissions, Retention and Operations
Upper Iowa University
01.2020 - 01.2024
Bookkeeper/Secretary
Holy Name Catholic Church
01.2015 - 01.2017
Coordinator/Director of Operations, Academic Extension/Enrollment Management
Upper Iowa University
01.2004 - 01.2020
Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Extended University
Upper Iowa University
01.2000 - 01.2004
Admissions Counselor
Upper Iowa University
01.1998 - 01.2000
Admissions Representative
Clarke College
01.1996 - 01.1998
Admissions Representative
Clarke College
01.1993 - 01.1995
Assistant Director of Student Accounts
Clarke College
01.1992 - 01.1993
B.A. Drama/Speech -
Clarke College (now Clarke University)