Kristi Staebler
Waco,TX
Summary
Admissions and enrollment management professional with more than six years of experience recruiting, advising, evaluating undergraduate applicants, and supporting enrollment initiatives across higher education and K–12 settings. Demonstrated success increasing student enrollment, reviewing admissions applications, evaluating transfer credit, developing community partnerships, and representing institutions through presentations, campus tours, and recruitment events. Skilled at building relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, community organizations, and campus partners. Experienced working independently while managing multiple priorities, extensive travel, and territory-based recruitment efforts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions & Transfer Credit Evaluation Specialist
Southern New Hampshire University
10.2024 - Current
- Evaluate transfer coursework and award transfer credit based on institutional equivalencies.
- Review undergraduate admissions applications and determine admission decisions for Global Campus applicants.
- Research institutional accreditation and academic policies to ensure accurate transfer decisions.
- Maintain less than a 2% processing error rate while consistently meeting 24–48-hour turnaround expectations.
- Collaborated with admissions processing, academic affairs, and enrollment teams to enhance support for prospective students throughout admissions process.
- Analyzed academic records using critical thinking to facilitate optimal student outcomes.
- Maintain service level agreements while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in departmental planning meetings to refine admissions operations and elevate student experience.
Admissions & Records Technician
Temple College
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Processed undergraduate applications, issued admission decisions, and communicated welcome information to enhance student engagement.
- Maintained student academic records while ensuring FERPA compliance.
- Assisted students, parents, faculty, and external partners through phone, email, and in-person communications to facilitate timely support.
- Assisted students, parents, faculty, and external partners through phone, email, and in-person communications.
- Processed transcripts, credit articulations, residency documentation, graduation records, and enrollment documentation.
- Audited student records for compliance with institutional and state regulations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of academic information.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to improve student enrollment and registration services.
Student Recruitment Coordinator & Registrar
Harmony Public Schools
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Successfully increased student enrollment to campus capacity through strategic recruitment initiatives.
- Coordinated recruitment events, community outreach programs, enrollment fairs, and informational sessions to engage prospective students and families.
- Conducted campus tours, orientations, and family meetings for prospective students.
- Built lasting partnerships with community organizations, families, and educational stakeholders to increase awareness and enrollment.
- Developed recruitment strategies based on enrollment data and market trends.
- Guided prospective families through admissions and enrollment process, ensuring clarity and support from inquiry to registration.
- Partnered with campus leadership to develop strategies that enhanced student retention and enrollment outcomes.
- Managed confidential student records while ensuring compliance with FERPA and Texas Education Agency regulations.
- Presented enrollment information to families and community groups while serving as a representative of the school.
- Assisted with campus events designed to improve student engagement and family involvement.
- Served on campus and district committees supporting safety, employee engagement, and student success.
Discipline Clerk
Harmony Public Schools
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained confidential student discipline records.
- Supported student services through accurate reporting and documentation.
- Trained new staff members on office procedures and database systems.
- Organized and maintained spreadsheets and student information databases.
Special Education Inclusion Aide
Harmony Public Schools
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Supported students through individualized academic assistance and relationship building.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement student accommodations and improve academic success.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment promoting student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZMaster of Arts - Higher Education Student Affairs
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2021
Skills
CRM Systems Student Information Systems Microsoft Office Suite Excel Word PowerPoint Google Workspace Data Reporting Electronic Records Management
Timeline
Admissions & Transfer Credit Evaluation Specialist
Southern New Hampshire University
10.2024 - Current
Admissions & Records Technician
Temple College
03.2024 - 10.2024
Discipline Clerk
Harmony Public Schools
08.2019 - 10.2019
Student Recruitment Coordinator & Registrar
Harmony Public Schools
02.2019 - 10.2023
Special Education Inclusion Aide
Harmony Public Schools
02.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Higher Education Student Affairs
Grand Canyon University
Core Qualifications
- Undergraduate Student Recruitment
- Territory Management
- Admissions Application Review
- Enrollment Management
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Relationship Building
- College Fairs & Recruitment Events
- High School & Community Outreach
- Campus Tours & Information Sessions
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Parent & Counselor Engagement
- Event Planning & Coordination
- CRM Systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- FERPA Compliance
- Student Information Systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Extensive experience representing educational institutions to prospective students and families
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Experience planning recruitment events and enrollment activities
- Proven ability to build partnerships with schools and community organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced working independently while managing competing priorities
- Willing and able to travel extensively throughout Texas
- Valid Texas Driver License