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Athens, Oh, Us

Athens, Oh

Athens, Oh

• Manage database applications utilized by Undergraduate Admissions, including the student information system, electronic document imaging system, reporting tool, and certain modules of the constituent relationship management system. Develop and audit system integrations to ensure the reliability and availability of data across multiple applications.• Direct the administration of holistic admissions file review, including the management of application workflows and review systems. Lead… Show more • Manage database applications utilized by Undergraduate Admissions, including the student information system, electronic document imaging system, reporting tool, and certain modules of the constituent relationship management system. Develop and audit system integrations to ensure the reliability and availability of data across multiple applications.• Direct the administration of holistic admissions file review, including the management of application workflows and review systems. Lead the decision release process by reviewing admission recommendations submitted by file reviewers and confirm that recommendations are appropriate based on applicant’s qualifications and admission guidelines to their selected program.• Evaluate, design, and implement best practices and strategies that leverage available systems and technology infrastructure to prioritize application processing and review in alignment with strategic goals. Identify and understand business needs and document requirements; facilitate business process redesign as necessary. Analyze and implement potential technical possibilities based on functional needs and technical functionality. Show less

Athens, Ohio

• Managed application processing activities and supervised a team of records management specialists. Planned and delegated daily tasks and projects to team members and implemented data accuracy and quality assurance measures to anticipate and identify potential data issues.• Executed batch processing in the student information system and electronic document imaging tool to support a variety of functional needs. Managed the department’s use of Communication Generation, a tool in the… Show more • Managed application processing activities and supervised a team of records management specialists. Planned and delegated daily tasks and projects to team members and implemented data accuracy and quality assurance measures to anticipate and identify potential data issues.• Executed batch processing in the student information system and electronic document imaging tool to support a variety of functional needs. Managed the department’s use of Communication Generation, a tool in the student information system used to generate official communication regarding an applicant’s admission status. Developed custom queries to be used in batch processing, and redesigned the templates used in Communication Generation to ensure accuracy and ease of updating in the future.• Designed and built both routine and special operational reporting and business intelligence analytics to support business decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and admission initiatives. Collaborated closely with Institutional Research and Information Technology personnel to define and develop data models and validate reporting results. Show less

Athens, Oh

• Supported the efficient and effective processing of more than 30,000 traditional and online undergraduate admissions applications and their associated supporting materials annually. Served as a point of contact for all admission centers for day-to-day inquiries regarding admissions processing.• Reviewed, analyzed, and modified system configuration in the student information system, electronic document management system, and reporting tool to meet business needs and improve efficiency.… Show more • Supported the efficient and effective processing of more than 30,000 traditional and online undergraduate admissions applications and their associated supporting materials annually. Served as a point of contact for all admission centers for day-to-day inquiries regarding admissions processing.• Reviewed, analyzed, and modified system configuration in the student information system, electronic document management system, and reporting tool to meet business needs and improve efficiency. Managed the development and assignment of security roles in these systems.• Managed the department’s inventory of computer hardware and software. Developed relationships between Undergraduate Admissions and Information Technology support units to facilitate the resolution of departmental technology issues. Served as technical administrator for computer workstations and department’s organizational unit in Microsoft Active Directory. Show less

Fremont, Oh

• Promoted the educational opportunities available at the College to high school students and working adults. Managed an assigned recruitment territory by visiting secondary schools and community agencies. Planned and coordinated dozens of on- and off-campus events annually.• Served as the point-of-contact for the admissions module of the student information system. Assisted with the development and maintenance of an admissions communication plan. Created and managed content for… Show more • Promoted the educational opportunities available at the College to high school students and working adults. Managed an assigned recruitment territory by visiting secondary schools and community agencies. Planned and coordinated dozens of on- and off-campus events annually.• Served as the point-of-contact for the admissions module of the student information system. Assisted with the development and maintenance of an admissions communication plan. Created and managed content for admissions-related pages on the College website.• Lead the development of a new mandatory orientation program and first-year experience model. Performed academic advising for students through a developmental and holistic approach. Taught between two and four sections of a First-Year Seminar course each term. Show less

Master Of Science, Human Services

Specialized in social and community services and a concentration in public administration.

Bachelor Of Arts (Honors Diploma), Anthropology

Participated in the "Life of the Mind" honors program and produced a senior honors thesis titled "An Anthropological Examination.

Associate Of Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Activities and Societies: President of Student Government (2009) Attended through the post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO) program.