Nichole Bryant
Waleska,GA
Summary
Experienced Sr. Admissions Counselor offering extensive advising and counseling abilities demonstrated over 25 years of experience. Hands-on communication approach with proven track record of liaising with students and parents to facilitate admissions process. In-depth knowledge of available programs and courses with aptitude for recruiting applicants and supporting application process. Experienced admissions professional skilled in guiding prospective students through enrollment process. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability. Adept in developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain students, while providing exceptional support and guidance. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, ensuring seamless operations and positive outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Admission Counselor
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
03.2014 - Current
- Transfer and Adult Admission Services
- Conduct private visits to community and technical colleges
- Attend transfer student college fairs
- Private meetings with potential transfer and adult students
- Assist with transfer process through in-person appointments/walk-ins, email, and phone
- Discuss transferability of credits
- Advise on course selection from other colleges
- Assist with academic planning for future transfer students as well as determining and setting goals
- Monitor resource email account as needed
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Host transfer recruitment events
- Transfer Document Drop-off Day
- Transfer Information sessions both on and off campus
- Coordinate and execute Transfer Instant Decision Days to boost transfer student enrollment
- Admissions point of contact for students participating in the REP (Regents Engineering Pathway)
- Member of the Adult Learner Committee. Represented ALC at Faculty Senate meetings.
- Received supplemental pay from July 2024 - March 2025 for assuming additional International Admission responsibilities including supervising 2 International and Transfer admission counselors, conducting one-on-one weekly meeting with them, supporting international recruitment efforts, meeting with international students to assist them with the admission process, assisting with international student orientation.
- Primary point of contact for current and future LINK Pathway Programs. I coordinate with partner college representatives as well as LINK students to guide students through the process and ensure a smooth transition to KSU.
- I host and participate in virtual and in-person LINK specific recruitment events including information session, tabling events, open houses, and coordinate with campus partners for special events and future receptions.
- I collaborate with ESCOM regarding LINK marketing materials including email communications and materials
Sr Admission Counselor
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
10.2000 - 03.2014
- Honors Admission Counselor
- Identify and recruit high ability students
- Admission Scholars Great Books Program
- Custom Honors Program
- President's Emerging Global Scholars Program
- Primary In-house Counselor
- Primary contact for home educated students
- Primary contact for Dual Enrollment/MOWR students
- Guest Relations, hire, schedule, manage front office personnel
- Conduct Black and Gold Experience information sessions 6 times per week
- Provide administrative support to Director of Admission
- Coordinate admission appeals documents, provide to Appeals Committee, issue decisions to students
- Coordinate office purchases and reconcile P-Card submission and statements
- Submit reimbursement requests to KSU Foundation
- Member of the Financial Aid Appeals Committee, reviewing appeals for decisions
Admissions Counselor
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
09.1999 - 10.2000
- Provide in house counseling to prospective students
- Review Readmission files
- Manage the Telecenter staff
- Staff advisor of STRiVe
- Organize campus tours
- Conduct weekly Insight information sessions
Undergraduate Admissions Student Assistant
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
09.1994 - 05.1999
- Assisted prospective students with application inquiries and enrollment processes via phone and in-person.
- Confirmed receipt of documents and resolved application issues.
- Supported prospective students by answering inquiries about the university's programs, requirements, and application procedures.
- Supported a team of 5 admission counselors by compiling recruitment materials, completing mass mailing projects, entering and updating student information from recruitment activities into database.
- Coordinated with campus partners to obtain and maintain accurate information materials from various offices
- Provided campus tours
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Theatre
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.1999
Skills
- Over 25 years of customer service experience
- Extensive Banner and OnBase use as well as TargetX, DegreeWorks, and Owl Express
Timeline
Sr. Admission Counselor
Kennesaw State University
03.2014 - Current
Sr Admission Counselor
Kennesaw State University
10.2000 - 03.2014
Admissions Counselor
Kennesaw State University
09.1999 - 10.2000
Undergraduate Admissions Student Assistant
Kennesaw State University
09.1994 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Theatre
Kennesaw State University