Michael Rice
Pittsburgh
Summary
Eighteen years of progressive higher education admissions and recruitment experience, of which the last nine years have been in osteopathic medical education. Highly self-motivated and results-driven enrollment and recruitment management professional with directorship experience providing high-performance college administration. Understanding of student services with a background in sales, customer service, and financial services to enhance the operation of institutional enrollment. Detail-oriented, analytical, and methodical with critical thinking skills that can help solve problems and present solutions. Well-organized with multitasking skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results. Decisive leadership, exceptional people management, and verbal and interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues across diverse backgrounds. A perceptive educator with a solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing enrollment numbers. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting the needs of diverse students—solid relationship-builder with a decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inaugural Director of Admissions
Duquesne University College Of Medicine
07.2022 - Current
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Interim-Assistant Director-Office of Inclusion
OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
06.2022 - 06.2022
- In charge of developing the Post-Bac program.
- Oversee the recruitment and selection of students for the program.
- Chairperson of the summer program planning committee.
- Budget responsibility.
- Manage office staff.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary faculty for formalizing the Post-Bac curricula and program initiatives.
- Inclusion Scholars Selection Committee
Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment
OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Develop marketing, recruitment plans, and create strategies to increase the number of students applying to the graduate and professional programs at OU-HCOM.
- Work with Director of Admissions & OOI to enhance pathway programs to increase the pipeline of URIM applicants
- Collaborate with program directors and faculty to build branding advertisements to promote programs and activities on the OU-HCOM campus.
- Working with the director of admissions, oversee the application process for the DO program. This can include but not be limited to reviewing files and recommendation for interviews.
- Advise students on the application process to OU-HCOM for graduate and dual degree programs.
- Serve as faculty advisor to OU medical mentors student organization.
- Member of the admissions committee, which includes but is not limited to interviewing and making admissions decisions.
- MAPS Health Professions Advisory Group
- Planning and selection committee for the Summer Scholars and Post-Baccalaureate pathway programs.
- Program administrator for COMRADE, a program to support the academic needs of first and medical students.
- Enhance relationships with pre-health advisors and internal/external constituents and HBCU program directors
- Expand and create additional Pathway/Pipeline programs
Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Provide marketing support in increasing student admissions, developing recruiting strategies, and marketing plans (including pipeline-building, outreach programs management, event management, and marketing).
- Create and maintain relationships with academic placement offices, professional associations, alumni, and other organizations to identify potential candidates and provide admissions counseling sessions and tours.
- Establish protocols for managing sensitive background checks for admissions.
- Serve on the interview and selections admissions committee a
- Promote the university to pre-med organizations throughout the state and out-of-state markets.
- Assess the results of recruitment initiatives and revise strategic plans accordingly.
Assistant Admissions Manager
Central Ohio Technical College
11.2008 - 05.2012
- Directed professional and support staff on three campuses.
- Provided input on annual reviews for 13 admissions personnel f
- Developed, implemented recruitment strategies to promote new student admissions/open house sessions and other campus events.
- Researched and analyzed current and prospective student populations.
- Strategically planned, managed, and created reports on the admissions funnel.
- Coordinated retention strategy initiatives with the academic/student services department.
- Served as a member of various campus committees and recruitment task forces.
- Performed data-driven decision management expertise.
- Provided budget/fiscal administration.
- Coordinated the design and publication of recruitment and educational materials for recruitment.
- Worked with academic units to develop recruitment publications and activities.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised professional, clerical, and volunteer staff in admissions and recruitment.
- Managed Tech-Prep and Post-secondary programs.
- Managed enrollment initiatives, working closely with the Director of Student Services in assessing policies on student conduct, felony review admissions, and non-academic dismissal.
- Managed the felony review background application process.
Admissions Counselor
University of Phoenix
12.2006 - 11.2008
- Documented, maintained, and tracked prospective student applications.
- Recruited and found potential students for academic programs.
- Supported students with filling out college application forms.
- Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship facilities to deserving students.
- Improved relationships with multiple university departments to assure student success.
- Recommended special classes for students lagging in grades.
- Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.
- Advised students on course selection, pathways and career options.
- Scheduled meetings with at-risk students to discuss methods for improving grades and bolstering learning opportunities.
- Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustment issues arose.
- Counseled students in career planning, job placement and academic goals.
- Suggested new teaching tools, training opportunities and instructional education improvements.
Co - Store Manager
Kroger Company
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Shared in managing routine business operations, overseeing all aspects of store merchandising, customer service, and back-office support in generating millions of dollars in sales revenues.
- Oversaw fiscal/budget management, merchandise inventory management, front store display, and compliance with local and state business and labor laws.
- Co-supervised 130 union employees and ensured continuous career development for each.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA06.2016
MBA - Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
05.2007
B.A. - Marketing
Marietta College
12.1989
Skills
- Admissions Oversight
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Special Projects
Strategic Business Planning ● University College Admissions ● Student Affairs/Campus Services ● Policies & Regulation Compliance Management ● Fiscal and Budget Management ● Team Building ●Relationship Management (Students/Customers, & Faculty) ● Profitability Management ● Recruitment and Placement Administration ● Operations Management ● Conflict Management ● Process/Workflow Improvement ● Concurrent Project Management ● Performance Appraisal ● Personnel Administration ● Negotiation & Diplomacy ●Training Course Development ● Staff Supervision & Training ● Records & Documents Management
- Operational Requirements
- Educational Strategies
- Customer Relationship Management
- Enrollment Procedures
Affiliations
Trained COCA Site Evaluator 2018 - Present Volunteer/Mentor: Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2014 - Present Member Institution COMAO 2012 – Present Board Member: National Association of Medical Minority Educators 2017 - 2020 Board Member: Excellence School Academy 2010 - 2012 Board Member: Licking County Hospice 2001 - 2003 Board Member: East Mound Development Corporation 1999 – 2002 :Deacon Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 1999-2010: Youth Director Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 1999-2010
Timeline
Inaugural Director of Admissions
Duquesne University College Of Medicine
07.2022 - Current
Interim-Assistant Director-Office of Inclusion
OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
06.2022 - 06.2022
Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment
OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
01.2017 - 06.2022
Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
06.2012 - 01.2017
Assistant Admissions Manager
Central Ohio Technical College
11.2008 - 05.2012
Admissions Counselor
University of Phoenix
12.2006 - 11.2008
Co - Store Manager
Kroger Company
05.2005 - 05.2006
Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration
Northcentral University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
B.A. - Marketing
Marietta College
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