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Maria Davis

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results-driven Student Enrollment manager, successful at optimizing administrative procedures to control costs and improve operations. Experienced in building positive relationships with students and staff to underpin sustainable policies. A natural leader and analytical problem-solver with an articulate communication style. A highly motivated leader with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrollment Manager

Walden University (Adtalem Global Education Group)
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase student retention rates.
  • Guided Enrollment Specialists on admissions requirements, policies, procedures and deadlines.
  • Maintained compliance with KPIs and performance scorecards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient operations in the enrollment process.
  • Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas of improvement within the enrollment department.

Senior Executive Admissions Representative

Chamberlain University (ADTALEM EDUCATION GROUP)
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for KPIs, conversions of inquiries to applicants, and applicants to a new student, as well as achieving the company admissions budget
  • Ensured compliance with all university and ethical standards and all federal, state, and accreditation requirements
  • Served on a leadership team with other tenured advisors to create a new culture and high-performing new hire team through mentorship and coaching
  • Applied dynamic leadership talents to a team of Advisors to obtain excellent performance by Admissions department goals
  • Mentored and motivated new Reps to achieve optimum performance
  • Served on internal leadership initiatives to help increase enrollment and retention of students
  • Used strong analytical and conflict management skills
  • Received various awards such as the Adtalem Excellence Award, TEACH, and 'Thanks a Million'

Senior Executive Admissions Specialist (September 2022-Present)

Senior Admissions Representative (July 2018 – February 2020)

Admissions Advisor II (September 2013 – July 2015)

Admissions Representative

DeVry Education Group (ADTALEM EDUCATION GROUP)
Chicago, Illinois
10.2011 - 12.2013
  • Generated personally developed leads that led to student enrollment, including all phases of the Admissions process, such as networking and developing professional relationships to generate inquiries, made on average 68 calls per day to prospects
  • Daily tracking and monitoring of appointments, interviews, and applications
  • Adhere to laws and regulations governing student recruitment activities as well as the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Conduct team meetings, provide best practices on how to effectively work for our students' best interest professionally, complete Ready Now training
  • TEACH Award recipient for representing the letter 'T' in TEACH for teamwork
  • Transferred to Chamberlain University.

Community Education Representative

Odyssey Hospice LLC
Chicago, Illinois
02.2006 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for training and developing volunteers, new hires, staff, and family members around the features and benefits of palliative care
  • Built relationships, earning client trust through listening and development of the Chicagoland territory
  • Spearheaded all marketing and recruitment efforts within various healthcare settings
  • Comprehensive knowledge of market and trends; ability to perform well under pressure; Outcome-driven
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with challenging situations or complex inquiries from patients and families.

Education

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration -

Liberty University
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Iowa State University
12.1999

Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership

Liberty University
04-2026

Skills

  • People-oriented
  • Program Oversight
  • Business Development
  • Operational Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Goal-directed professional with solid sales, medical background, and education
  • Skilled communicator, persuasive and adaptable
  • Self-motivated with high energy, initiative, and focus
  • Ability to identify critical problems and provide innovative solutions
  • Student Recruiting, Student Registration, Academic Advisor
  • Student Affairs and DEI

Activities

  • Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
  • Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Affiliations

· Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

· Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

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Timeline

Enrollment Manager

Walden University (Adtalem Global Education Group)
06.2024 - Current

Senior Executive Admissions Representative

Chamberlain University (ADTALEM EDUCATION GROUP)
09.2013 - 06.2024

Admissions Representative

DeVry Education Group (ADTALEM EDUCATION GROUP)
10.2011 - 12.2013

Community Education Representative

Odyssey Hospice LLC
02.2006 - 07.2010

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration -

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Iowa State University

Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership

Liberty University
Maria Davis