Natalie A. Bidak
Lewis Center
Summary
Dedicated higher education admissions and enrollment professional with more than 15 years of experience in student recruitment, enrollment strategy, relationship management, and student support across universities, colleges, and healthcare education institutions. Proven success in guiding prospective students through the admissions process, building strategic partnerships, leading outreach initiatives, and utilizing data-driven enrollment strategies to support institutional growth. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with a passion for helping students achieve their educational and career goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Admissions
Salem University
08.2025 - Current
- Led recruitment, enrollment, and onboarding efforts for undergraduate and graduate programs, supporting institutional enrollment goals.
- Developed and executed strategic recruitment initiatives that increased applications, enrollment, and student yield.
- Supervised admissions staff, providing training, coaching, and performance management.
- Analyzed enrollment data and market trends to inform recruitment strategies and improve outcomes.
- Built partnerships with prospective students, families, schools, and community organizations to expand recruitment pipelines.
- Collaborated with academic and student service departments to streamline admissions and enhance student experience.
- Managed CRM systems, admissions operations, and communication campaigns throughout the enrollment funnel.
- Prepared enrollment reports and recommendations for senior leadership and led special projects focused on growth and retention.
Communications Center Director/PhD Enrollment Specialist
Antioch University
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Support, inform, and guide admissions specialists to reach out to prospective students at the point of inquiry and schedule an appointment for them to speak with an Admissions Counselor
- Collaborate with the director of the school of Leadership and Change, and fulfill various recruitment outreach and application management duties
- In order to ensure ample day-to-day coverage, the Specialists are cross-trained on all stages of the admissions process from the point of lead inquiry to applicant acceptance, run reporting year over year analytics for leadership, create training manuals and templates
- Analyzed enrollment trends, applicant data, and recruitment outcomes to identify opportunities for growth and process improvement.
- Utilized CRM systems to track student engagement, manage communication campaigns, and maintain accurate enrollment records.
- Developed targeted outreach strategies to increase inquiry conversion, application completion, and student enrollment.
Prevention Educator
Recovery and Prevention Resources of Delaware County
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Implement and teach using a curriculum the drugs, alcohol and violence program to Delaware county school systems
- Duties include administering a pre and post test for the course, engage students in the classroom, provide students up to date information on alcohol and drug abuse, and provide a dynamic and hands on classroom environment
High School College Fair Director/Admissions
Fortis College
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Establishes and maintains relationships with public and private high school personnel in the college's recruitment area, visits high schools for the purpose of educating educators, as well as booking and conducting presentations with the high schools
- Sets in-class appointments, with students who express an interest, to visit the local campus to meet with an Admissions Representative, assists students in completing relevant applications and assures all required documents are obtained so that the student meets the admissions requirements of the institution, requests in class referrals from all classroom participants
Online RN-BSN Admissions Representative/Professional Development Ambassador
Hondros College of Nursing
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Daily activities for BSN representative include: recruit and help internal students transition from the ADN to BSN program as well as past graduates, visit local healthcare facilities and career fairs to recruit students outside of Hondros College, ensure all admissions steps are completed for enrollment, and assist with course registration and academic advising
- Daily activities for on ground admissions include: ensure incoming students meet qualifications for admissions as shown in the Student Catalog, handle incoming and outgoing calls for prospective and current students, maintain relationships with prospective and current students through email and phone activity, and conduct information sessions and tours for prospective students
Technical Consultant/Inside Sales
Roe Dental Laboratory
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Territory dental product sales in the Columbus area via phone and travel
- Help dentists with case planning, and also educate them on products and which products to use on each case
- Also, assist in overall knowledge on how to use products in practice
Orthodontic Assistant-Patient Coordinator
Summit Dental Specialists
05.2006 - 08.2011
- Focused on working with a patient through every phase of their orthodontics treatment or procedure
- Explained the primary benefit and risks of the dental treatment
- Duties included providing cost estimates, arranging a payment plan, or researching insurance coverage for the patient
- First point of contact for patients who have questions or concerns about their procedure/parent child education
- Also assisted orthodontist with all procedures chairside
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
American Public University
03-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Communication, English
The University of Akron
05-2010
Skills
- Communication skills
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Communications strategy
- Data analysis
- Performance feedback
- Admissions expertise
- Staff training
- Higher education
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Director of Admissions
Salem University
08.2025 - Current
Communications Center Director/PhD Enrollment Specialist
Antioch University
04.2021 - 08.2025
Prevention Educator
Recovery and Prevention Resources of Delaware County
08.2019 - 04.2021
High School College Fair Director/Admissions
Fortis College
01.2018 - 08.2019
Online RN-BSN Admissions Representative/Professional Development Ambassador
Hondros College of Nursing
08.2015 - 12.2017
Technical Consultant/Inside Sales
Roe Dental Laboratory
10.2011 - 06.2015
Orthodontic Assistant-Patient Coordinator
Summit Dental Specialists
05.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Communication, English
The University of Akron
MBA - Healthcare Administration
American Public University
AWARDS/ORGANIZATIONS
Delta Mu Delta Honors Society, March of Dimes Charity, Lead for Women, Focus Learning Academy Board of Directors member