Ebony Freeland Bryant Email & Phone Number

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Pipeline, retention & alumni initiatives to promote and increase diversity at Duke Law School and in the legal profession at large.Oversee annual residential pipeline program for undergraduate students from underrepresented populations.Design and deliver learning experiences, presentations, and workshops to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts for students, staff and faculty.

Responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic plan for multicultural recruitment, which included communication and visit components Read applications for admission; analyze qualifications of applicants utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines and criteriaProvide written assessments of files and recommendations for actionCounsel individual applicants about the admissions process and standards for admission; provide information about academic programs, student life, and career opportunities.Answer inquiries via email and telephone; provide tours of the law school for prospective applicants and admitted students.Travel extensively to represent Duke Law School at college law fairs and Law School Forums; give effective and compelling presentations about the Law School.Coordinate the annual Admitted Students Open House.Coordinate annual Alumni/Admitted Student receptions.Plan and coordinate special events for admitted minority studentsAssist in the coordination of letter and telephone campaigns from student groups, faculty, and alumni.Develop and coordinate programs designed to effectively recruit underrepresented minority students, including direct-mail and electronic communications, on-campus events, and visits to feeder schools.Liaison with various departments, law student and alumni organizations Develop and maintain productive relationships with prelaw advisors, faculty, and student affairs Develop and maintain relationships with national and local minority bar associations.

Coordinate content for association educational offeringsHandle event logistics and the scheduling of volunteer presenters and leaders for professional development events and activities.Manage preparation for professional development activities. Development of market strategies including print, webpage, and electronic communications for professional development activities Write, edit, and proofread articles, session descriptions, etc. to promote professional development goalsAttend selected professional development activities as onsite coordinator. Provide admission counseling services for parents, counselors, and students as neededServe as liaison for NACAC Special Interest GroupsServe as a staff liaison for the national Professional Development CommitteeAssists Director of Education and Training in preparation and implementation of projects, budgets, and interdepartmental activities for committees, management and/or volunteer leadership

of Admissions, Special Populations and ProgramsPlan, implement, and evaluate professional development programs and activitiesCoordinate enrollment for students with safety standard issuesHandle advising and admission process for re-enrolling studentsCoordinate processing and selection for scholarships awarded out of admissions officeManage appeals process for various student groupsCoordinate special high school student enrollmentEvaluate admissions applications for freshmen and transfer studentsAttend and participate in admissions committee meetingsProvide counseling services to prospective freshman and transfer students in a competitive admission environmentRepresent UNCW at local and national workshops/fairs

Managed the office reception staff and counselorsPlanned/Implemented large Open House ProgramsPlanned various events and meetingsOversaw student tour guide programScheduled special tour groups Coordinated special high school student enrollmentActed as a liaison between university and high school guidance counselorsEvaluated admission applications for freshmen and transfer studentsAttended and participated in admissions committee meetingsProvided counseling services to prospective freshman and transfer studentsExtensive travel to high schools for recruitment purposesConducted information sessions/presentations to prospective students and parentsRepresented UNCW at local and national workshops/fairs

Provided counseling/advising services to prospective minority studentsParticipated in a variety of community programming to promote college attendance Conducted presentations to middle/high school students on college preparationAdvised and supervised the UNCW Minority Recruitment and Transition ClubPlanned and implemented a variety of minority recruitment events-telethons, receptions, social events, etc.Evaluated admissions applications

Provided office support to the various ministriesHandled all billing activitiesCreated, revised and updated newsletters, brochures, and lettersActed as spokesperson for Executive Director, as necessaryWorked with volunteers on projects, as assignedBuilt relationships with pastors, delegates and community leadersProvided quality customer service Assisted with grant preparationResponsible for documentation and receipt of monetary donations Acted as a liaison between churches, vendors and the mission

Bachelor Of Arts, English Language And Literature, General

English with a Minor in African American Studies

High School, General Studies