Tracy Mary Rieckert
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Multi-talented Recruiter with 20+ years of experience driving recruitment strategies in higher education. Exceptional business acumen, office management skills and relationship-building abilities. Decisive and hardworking with active listening, clear communication strengths, and excellent interpersonal skills. Enjoys a challenge.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admissions Advisor
DeVry University
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Daily calls,interviews, and interactions with prospective students to determine overall goals and motivation for higher education
- Align best academic offering for prospective students
- Daily collaboration with student support advisors and registrar in terms of fiance, transcript retrieval, and enrollment steps
Enrollment Counselor
Cornell University
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided in-depth overviews of eCornell's various online professional certificate offerings to potential students.
- Assisted in developing recruitment strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Analyzed applicant data to streamline review processes and improve efficiency.
Recruiter
Troy University
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Formulate recruitment strategies to attract prospective students at the Associate, Bachelor and Masters level within the Central River Savannah Area and surrounding counties.
- Implement opportunities to showcase the University at various Job and Education fairs.
- Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to enroll and retain prospects.
- Organized programs including Drop-in Days, Lunch and Learn Corporate events, and Evening Academic Information Receptions to showcase our Faculty.
- Launched weekly Virtual Open Houses this past season via ZOOM and Microsoft Team to accommodate prospects in light of the COVID pandemic.
- Organized and oversaw Open House Visit Days for more than 50 -75 prospects on a quarterly basis.
- Developed a communication plan with immediate staff to not only reach, but exceed target numbers the past year.
- Create valuable relationships within the Community and local Corporations, including HR Directors and various Chamber of Commerce and Community Leaders to gain further exposure for the University,.
- Oversaw Social Media outlets, including Troy University/Augusta Facebook page.
Regional Admissions Representative
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Formulated Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment for six New Jersey Counties yielding a high applicant pool.
- Implemented Recruitment Plan through organized travel via college fairs and independent school visits.
- Presented monthly to prospective students and families at Open House Forums
- Conducted interviews with every applicant and in my territory either in person or by telephone
- Specific focus included the recruitment of student-athletes for the 19 Division offerings
- Under my tenure, two new programs were created and student-athletic recruitment increased ny nearly 15%.
Tennis Teaching Professional/Owner
Twin Oaks Tennis and Fitness
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Organized, supervised and taught tennis lessons and clinics of all ages and levels.
- Managed this successful Tennis/Fitness Business along with my husband.
- Oversaw 20 staff members.
- Launched all marketing materials including brochures, newspaper exposure and implementation of website.
Director of Recruitment/ Admissions
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Trained and supervised Undergraduate Admissions Counselors and assisted them in meeting department and individual goals.
- Planned and Coordinated all Undergraduate Admissions Events for prospective students and their families.
- Worked closely with Faculty, Deans , Offices of Financial Aid and Student Life, Athletics and Residence Life to provide students with a thorough understanding of all University Resources.
- Presented to large audiences at Recruitment Events, Admissions panels and other campus functions.
Associate Director of Admissions/ Director of Athletic Recruitment
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Worked collaboratively with Director of Athletics and Coaching Staff to formulate a Universal Recruitment Plan to benefit the University from an academic and athletic angle.
- Oversaw recruitment territories of three NJ counties and Arizona, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Head Women’s’ Tennis Coach
Seton Hall University
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Oversaw this Division I Big East Women’s’ Tennis Program.
- Organized and implemented the team’s practice and match schedule, travel and overall recruitment plan for the program.
- Coached the team to highest ever finish in Big East.
Education
Ed.D. Doctor of Education -
St. Edward's University
Austin, Texas, TX12-2025
Professional Certificate - Critical Thinking
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY04-2022
Master of Science - Management – Leadership
Troy University
Troy, Alabama12-2021
Professional Certificate - Financial Success For Nonprofits
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY07-2021
Professional Certificate - Leadership Essentials
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Communications
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC1993
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Academic
- Counseling
- Global Recruitment
- Conflict Resolution
- Job fairs planning
- Director
- Coaching
- Recruiting
- Public speaking
- Admissions expertise
- CRM software experience
Additional Information
Co-Founder and President - Green Racquets, Inc. Green Racquets, Inc is a non-profit, 501 3 c established in Augusta, GA, 2017. The mission of Green Racquets is to change lives through the introduction of tennis, along with lifelong skills including time management, discipline and perseverance. We partner with local organizations and businesses to raise awareness of important issues in the community.
Timeline
Senior Admissions Advisor
DeVry University
08.2023 - 10.2025
Enrollment Counselor
Cornell University
12.2020 - 08.2023
Recruiter
Troy University
01.2012 - 11.2020
Regional Admissions Representative
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2012
Director of Recruitment/ Admissions
01.2003 - 01.2006
Tennis Teaching Professional/Owner
Twin Oaks Tennis and Fitness
01.2000 - 01.2012
Associate Director of Admissions/ Director of Athletic Recruitment
01.2000 - 01.2003
Head Women’s’ Tennis Coach
Seton Hall University
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Communications
Wake Forest University
Ed.D. Doctor of Education -
St. Edward's University
Professional Certificate - Critical Thinking
Cornell University
Master of Science - Management – Leadership
Troy University
Professional Certificate - Financial Success For Nonprofits
Cornell University
Professional Certificate - Leadership Essentials
Cornell University