Laura Conklin

· Recruit students whose families have an existing relationship with JMU and update colleagues on status of their recruitment

· Coordinate and provide personalized tours of campus resources (people, programs, places)

· Provide information through various channels to prospective families to increase yield rate

· Serve as liaison between Admissions and University Advancement

• Served as primary presenter of daily admissions information sessions
• Advised drop-in prospective families on JMU, admissions requirements, transfer coursework, etc.
• Reviewed admissions applications for freshman and transfer admission
• Improved knowledge of academic programs offered at JMU, ensuring accurate representation of programs

• Managed overall operations of community college admissions and records office
• Hired and supervised staff
• Advised students on course selection to meet degree requirements and career goals
• Planned and executed graduation

• Managed all functions of University admissions office
• Cultivated positive work environment while supervising staff and volunteers
• Coordinated recruitment travel and marketing to prospective students
• Served on Vice President's Cabinet and university committees