Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
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Katie Fields

Ardmore,PA

Summary

Energetic Assistant Director of Admissions polished in advising incoming students on admissions procedures and implementing and evaluating policies to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment and admissions programs. Offering 7 years of experience planning and developing strategies for admissions of undergraduate and graduate students. Expertise in student recruitment and retention. Committed to helping students reach their educational goals.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Delaware County Community College

Assistant Director of Admissions
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Serve as High School Dual Enrollment Liaison.
  • Coordinate multiple campus events-Counselor Luncheon, Open House, etc.
  • Connect with diverse student populations at local community/high school events (including traditional, international, transfer and first-generation students).
  • Explain admissions processes, educational programs, financial assistance and student services to over hundreds of potential students/parents.
  • Implement strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.

Drexel University Online

Admissions Counselor
02.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Integrated communication and recruitment strategies for online Undergraduate and Graduate program inquiries and applications.
  • Managed over 50 calls a day.
  • Utilized multiple CRMs to record all interactions and customizing condition-based outreach.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.

Penn State Harrisburg

Admissions Counselor
01.2017 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Counseled first-year and transfer students/families regarding Penn State admissions and enrollment processes.
  • Presented marketing materials at diverse, in-state and out-of-state (NJ and NYC) student receptions (Grew NJ applications by 50 percent)
  • Evaluated first year and transfer student applications.
  • Served as High School Dual Enrollment Coordinator
  • Organized two, yearly School Counselor Luncheons.

Education

Penn State University
University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science from Art Education
12.2010

University Overview

GPA: 3.45

  • Member of Student's Engaging Students (Volunteer Club)

Skills

  • Lead Management
  • Time Management
  • Public speaking
  • Event Planning
  • Reporting and Analyzing Enrollment Trends
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Expertise in CRM systems (Salesforce, Slate, Banner, Argos, Sugar) as well as Microsoft Office (including Excel)
  • Applicant Interviewing
  • Student Registration
  • On and Off Campus Recruitment
  • Student Communication Outreach
  • Department Collaboration

Affiliations

  • PACAC

Additional Information

  • Penn State Diversity and Scholarship Committees

Timeline

Assistant Director of Admissions

Delaware County Community College
11.2021 - Current

Admissions Counselor

Drexel University Online
02.2020 - 11.2021

Admissions Counselor

Penn State Harrisburg
01.2017 - 10.2019

Penn State University

Bachelor of Science from Art Education
Katie Fields