Sarita Buchanan
Kevil,KY
Summary
Passionate College Admissions professional with 15 years of experience in College Admissions and Recruitment. Seeking to help West Kentucky Community and Technical College propel enrollment and outreach to the next level. Excellent collaborator and relationship builder with strong ties in local communities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Director of Recruitment
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
11.2023 - Current
- Overseeing everyday Recruitment Office activities
- Organizing and heading up New Student Orientations and Tour Days
- Serving on multiple Enrollment Management planning committees
- Collecting and tracking application data daily.
Admissions Advisor/Recruiter
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
09.2013 - 11.2023
- Lead high school recruiter with over 17 high schools assigned to recruitment territory
- GEN 100 (Introduction to College) instructor at 6 area high schools
- Organizing and executing recruitment events both on campus and at local schools
- Advising new students
- Planning and conducting tours for individuals and groups
- Serving as 21st Century grant representative for Ballard and McCracken Counties
- Assisting with Dual Credit registration when needed.
SIU Service Center Director
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Director of SIU Service Centers located at Shawnee Community College and Southeastern Illinois College
- Recruited transfer students and aided them in the Admissions process
- Organized campus recruitment events and tours
- Assisted with Carbondale campus open house and preview day events
- Trained new, incoming, Service Center Directors.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) Human Development and Leadership -
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Murray, KY05.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Speech Communication -
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, IL12.2008
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ullin, IL05.2006
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Recruitment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Motivation
- Program Administration
- Administrative Management
Accomplishments
Awards/Honors:
- Shawnee Community College Pacesetter Award (2006)
- WKCTC Administrative Staff Award of Excellence (2022)
- Completion of WKCTC President’s Leadership Academy(2023)
Timeline
Interim Director of Recruitment
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
11.2023 - Current
Admissions Advisor/Recruiter
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
09.2013 - 11.2023
SIU Service Center Director
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
01.2008 - 09.2013
Master of Science (M.S.) Human Development and Leadership -
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Speech Communication -
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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