Director Of Summer Programs & Planning
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
- Led the strategy and operations to launch QU Summer Programs, growing into 13 one and two week immersive programs, serving 289 students and earning $665k in revenue in 2023, an 82% 3-year compound annual growth rate.- Strategically managed the budget, operations, and partnerships, to improve diverse student recruitment and revenue generation in alignment with the QU Strategic Plan.- Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement by securing a total of $392k in competitive grants over three years, supporting fee waivers to 149 underserved and low-income students in coordination with local and state partners.- Launched new strategic initiatives such as summer conference and event rentals as well as collaborated with the Department of Public Health to serve as a deputy director of the $1M CT Public Health College Corps, addressing vaccine hesitancy in Connecticut's 10 most socially vulnerable areas.- Advised senior leadership on emerging national and international educational market trends, driving innovation and strategy.