Bruce Watson, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

At Watson Admissions Consulting, we're passionate about higher education. We focus on increasing college enrollment by supporting students and our partner schools with admissions and recruitment solutions. From counseling undergraduate students to meeting with admissions teams to increase yield, we offer a full suite of services designed to make higher education more accessible for everyone. For students and families, we offer support throughout the entire college application process… Show more At Watson Admissions Consulting, we're passionate about higher education. We focus on increasing college enrollment by supporting students and our partner schools with admissions and recruitment solutions. From counseling undergraduate students to meeting with admissions teams to increase yield, we offer a full suite of services designed to make higher education more accessible for everyone. For students and families, we offer support throughout the entire college application process including help with applications, searching for scholarships, and editing admissions essays. For our college and university partners, we offer consultation services tailored to your team's enrollment goals. As founder and chief consultant, I lead our efforts to support both our student and institutional clients. Learn more at watsonadmissions.com Show less

I served as Senior Program Manager, Marketing and Communications for the Next Education Workforce™ initiative. This team rethinks the education workforce, and how we can recruit educators into innovative, team-based staffing models to deepen and personalize learning for students. Specifically, I was responsible for web content, a bi-weekly blog, video projects, and mass email communication to support recruitment efforts. I also served as the head for a diversity, equity, inclusion, and… Show more I served as Senior Program Manager, Marketing and Communications for the Next Education Workforce™ initiative. This team rethinks the education workforce, and how we can recruit educators into innovative, team-based staffing models to deepen and personalize learning for students. Specifically, I was responsible for web content, a bi-weekly blog, video projects, and mass email communication to support recruitment efforts. I also served as the head for a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging committee which focuses on events and communications to promote equity and belonging on our team. Prior to supporting the Next Education Workforce, I supported the Urban Collaborative - another initiative of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College - which champions equity in special education. As Senior Program Manager, I planned large-scale conferences about special education and handled marketing and communications. I also managed recruitment of new member school districts and fundraising initiatives through sponsorships. Show less

Tucson, Arizona, United States

I oversaw recruitment efforts for 12 graduate business programs. My duties included collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team, traveling for recruitment events, and rendering admissions decisions. In this role, I met 124% of my goal for new student enrollment in FY21.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Tempe, Arizona, United States

I served as a leader on the recruitment and admissions team for Specialized Masters programs. My team's focus was Finance, Accounting, and Logistics and recruited over 300 graduate students per cycle, with a focus on the U.S., India, and China. I also served on the admissions committee for the Full-Time MBA program.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Newark, Delaware, United States

I directed the fundraising call center at the University of Delaware which had 75 employees and raised between $1.3 and $1.5 million annually.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I managed a portfolio of young alumni, set up networking events, raised over $50,000 for scholarships and financial aid, and managed a small group of student callers.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

As an undergraduate student, I co-managed a call center of 50 employees with the purpose of increasing support for scholarships and financial aid.

Doctor Of Education, Educational Leadership, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society for Educators Teaching and Editorial Assistant for the Bloomsbury Encyclopedia.

Master Of Professional Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Anthropology

High School Diploma