Matthew Powell
Matawan
Summary
Dynamic Enrollment Management professional with expertise in student recruitment and relationship building. Proven ability to guide prospective students through admissions processes while enhancing enrollment efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Felician University
Rutherford
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate student recruitment efforts, contributing to increased enrollment.
- Represent Felician University at college fairs and recruitment events across New Jersey and New York.
- Oversee recruitment activities including campus visits, one-on-one appointments and information sessions.
- Foster relationships and agreements with community colleges statewide.
- Guide transfer and adult students through the admissions process from recruitment through first semester course registration.
- Manage communication with prospective students through targeted email and phone outreach, enhancing engagement.
- Utilize CRM software to manage student application processes and registration statuses.
- Collaborate with academic departments to align enrollment goals and initiatives.
- Train new staff on enrollment procedures and effective outreach best practices, improving team readiness.
Lab Assistant, Dept. of ESL, Languages & Cultures
Middlesex College
Edison
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with students of various language levels to enhance their English language proficiency.
- Openly communicated with students to establish individual learning objectives.
- Developed activities to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Created digital resources to assist ESL students in adjusting to virtual learning formats.
- Assisted students with course registration and offered guidance to ensure successful enrollment.
- Supported operation of Multicultural Club by organizing social and co-curricular activities for diverse student backgrounds.
Education
MBA - Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership
Felician University
Lodi, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2017
Associate of Arts - Media Studies
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2015
Skills
- Admissions expertise
- Student recruitment
- Customer relationship management
- CRM Systems (Slate, Elucian)
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Diversity recruitment
- Public speaking and presenting
- Interpersonal communication skills
Timeline
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Felician University
01.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant, Dept. of ESL, Languages & Cultures
Middlesex College
04.2018 - 01.2022
MBA - Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership
Felician University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Studies
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - Media Studies
Brookdale Community College