Sandra Feather
Clark,COPA
Summary
Collaborative Enrollment Counselor with substantial background in providing career and college counseling, supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate rising job markets and pursue appropriate academic degree for relevant employment opportunities. Reliable, experienced, remote professional dedicated to fostering successful connections between students, higher education institutions and future career skill needs. Additionally, provide external Financial Aid support and resources to complete degrees and obtain life planning strategies. Skilled at coaching students on academic pathways, expanding internship opportunities, interview techniques and resume building. Excellent assessment and evaluation skills with data-based results and committed to developing the student centered success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Career and College Counselor
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose to show an overall student enrollment increase of 4%
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid
The Pennsylvania State University
06.2005 - 08.2021
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 2500 students and 115 instructors.
- Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.
- Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Advocate for students to access available financial aid resources.
- Awarded scholarship funds.
- Monitor student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Director of Enrollment Management
Johnson College
07.2002 - 05.2005
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- 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.
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Dean of Enrollment and Physical Therapy Faculty
Harcum College
09.1989 - 08.2002
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, students and community organizations to promote the profession of Physical Therapy.
- Recruited, hired and trained all faculty and students, providing direct supervision, ongoing faculty development and continuation of program accreditation.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of enrollment engagement.
- Successfully implemented evening PTA program to create increased students by 38% and double revenue in physical therapy program.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Neumann College
Aston, PA08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA08.1988
Skills
- Current Student Guidance
- Reading Comprehension
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Internship Opportunity Referral
- Individualized Assessments
- Career Development Techniques Instruction
- Counsel Individuals
- University Admissions
- Resource Identification
- Career Planning Presentations
- College Interviewing
- Higher Education Practices Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Achieved 11% increase in diverse student populations for the Penn State University - Scranton campus.
- Overall, 4% increase in student enrollment at Penn State University - Scranton campus.
- Received Achieving Women's Award at Penn State University.
- Selected for the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Service Award.
- Elected to the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association.
- Completed certificate for Leadership Lackawanna University.
Certification
- National Certified Advisor, National College Attainment Network
- Summer Institute, Enrollment Management, College Board
- Strategic Enrollment Management, AACRAO.org
- Physical Therapy License
Timeline
Remote Career and College Counselor
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - Current
Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid
The Pennsylvania State University
06.2005 - 08.2021
Director of Enrollment Management
Johnson College
07.2002 - 05.2005
Dean of Enrollment and Physical Therapy Faculty
Harcum College
09.1989 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Neumann College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cedar Crest College
Similar Profiles
MARÍA ELÍZABETH FREIREMARÍA ELÍZABETH FREIRE
Entrepreneur at Self Employed ServicesEntrepreneur at Self Employed Services
Gary LimGary Lim
Professional Stock Trader at Self Employed ServicesProfessional Stock Trader at Self Employed Services
Travon DelgadoTravon Delgado
Mobile Barber at Self Employed ServicesMobile Barber at Self Employed Services
Jaylen DoddJaylen Dodd
Cable Lineman Helper at Self Employed ServicesCable Lineman Helper at Self Employed Services
Griselda RuizGriselda Ruiz
Adminstrative Assistant to Dean of Student Service at West Kern Community College DistrictAdminstrative Assistant to Dean of Student Service at West Kern Community College District