Stephen Swan
Prospect,KY
Summary
Results-driven professional with 14 years of expertise in higher education, specializing in student recruitment and program management. Possess a proven track record of driving recruitment initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships within the global education landscape. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and strong network of graduate and undergraduate program managers, career centers, and institutional partners to achieve measurable talent acquisition strategies in a corporate setting. Passionate about developing and implementing innovative strategies to attract, engage, and retain early career talent, contributing to long-term organizational growth and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
University of Louisville, College of Business
01.2022
- Direct a professional global recruitment team in the USA and India
- Establish and manage enrollment pipeline agreements with several local and global institutions
- Develop comprehensive digital marketing campaigns and traditional recruitment strategies driving lead generation
- Adapt recruitment strategies through data-driven analysis of global migration, economic and demographic trends
- Expand global recruitment strategies into “phase 2” regions, increasing applicant diversity and yield by over 200%
- Lead special recruitment initiatives and strategies with faculty and executive leadership.
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
University of Louisville
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Increased graduate enrollment over 150% in total and increased international enrolment over 500% within 2 years
- Recruited candidates to a suite of graduate business programs from over 35 countries while lowering the cost of acquisition
- Managed full-cycle recruitment initiatives for all graduate business programs across multiple start dates
- Lead cross-functional collaboration initiatives to drive global talent pipeline growth, application yield, and student support.
International recruiting Manager
University of Louisville, College of Business
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Established and managed global recruitment and admission strategies for the College of Business
- Increased total international applications by over 900 in first year while navigating COVID constraints
- Conducted data analysis of market trends and lead generation initiatives focused on process improvement
- Worked with stakeholders to establish unique application pipelines throughout India and South America
- Implemented strategic plan to grow global brand while identifying and managing third-party partnerships.
Assistant Director
Centre College
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed program implementation and design in the office of International Student Services with a focus on acculturation
- Managed full-cycle, high-touch recruitment of competitive international students
- Increased international student enrollment from 30 from 4 countries in 2013 to 120 from 15 countries in 2019 through extensive recruitment travel and vendor relationship management
- Traveled throughout China, Southeast Asia, South America, and the Middle East to recruit and develop partnerships.
International student advisor
Centre College
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Established the office of International Student Services within the Center for Global Citizenship
- Designed and implement International Student Orientation (ISO)
- Developed a suite of international student services aimed at recruitment, retention, and acculturation
- NAFSA’s George E
- Hertich’s International Education Advocate of the Year award winner.
International Student Advisor
Troy University
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Support and mentor diverse group of approximately 900 students from over 50 countries
- Serve as university liaison to community regarding student interests and concerns.
Education
Master of Science - International Relations
Troy University
Bachelor of Art - Political Science
University of Louisville
Skills
- Public speaking
- Coaching
- Team leadership & development
- Sales leadership
- Business development
- Marketing strategy
- Microsoft suite
- Conflict management
- Project management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Talent acquisition
- Project Management
- Staff Development
Timeline
Director, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
University of Louisville, College of Business
01.2022
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
University of Louisville
01.2020 - 01.2022
International recruiting Manager
University of Louisville, College of Business
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Director
Centre College
01.2016 - 01.2019
International student advisor
Centre College
01.2013 - 01.2016
International Student Advisor
Troy University
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Science - International Relations
Troy University
Bachelor of Art - Political Science
University of Louisville
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