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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Meet individually with student and their families throughout the college process, helping students and families select appropriate colleges and universities.Develop and lead upper school programming for students to educate them about the nuances of the college admissions process.Support students in their submission of applications and manage the school’s submission of official transcripts, recommendations, report forms, and school profile, as needed.Write counselor… Show more Meet individually with student and their families throughout the college process, helping students and families select appropriate colleges and universities.Develop and lead upper school programming for students to educate them about the nuances of the college admissions process.Support students in their submission of applications and manage the school’s submission of official transcripts, recommendations, report forms, and school profile, as needed.Write counselor letters of recommendation for each senior for colleges and scholarships.Schedule and host college admissions representatives for visits to Tandem Friends.Counsel and assist students and families as they identify resources for scholarships and financial aid for colleges and universities. Manage PSAT, SAT and AP testing for students, including scheduling test dates, registering students, and administering exams.Develop and maintain relationships with colleges through attendance at conferences, counselor information sessions, and college visits.Participate in professional development to promote self-growth, build relationships, and remain current with programs, policies, and practices that meet the needs of our students.Lead and implement a week-long “Senior Week” to support seniors in all aspects of the college application process.Serve on the school’s Academic Committee and advise students, families and teachers Show less

Assist and advise students with their post-secondary education plans, including college application processes, trade school exploration, and careers.Plan and implement field trips for college and career exploration.Host programs, including FAFSA Nights, College Nights, college representative visits, scholarship workshops, and other events. Collaborate with other community based organizations and volunteers to ensure services provided for students are being effectively… Show more Assist and advise students with their post-secondary education plans, including college application processes, trade school exploration, and careers.Plan and implement field trips for college and career exploration.Host programs, including FAFSA Nights, College Nights, college representative visits, scholarship workshops, and other events. Collaborate with other community based organizations and volunteers to ensure services provided for students are being effectively utilized at Huguenot High School, including FAFSA completions, SAT/ACT test registrations, and community pathway programs.Create and maintain relationships with higher education partners and community partners to create programs that assist in the advancement of students at Huguenot High School and RPS.Advocate for the students at Huguenot to ensure programs are organized, structured, and meeting the needs of the students.Manage a budget that ensures the Future Center has adequate supplies and resources on a daily basis.Collect and track data on the students, including their post-high schools plans and progress on completing necessary tasks.Provide outreach efforts to ensure all students have a plan post high school.Educate students on the college or job application process on a walk-in basis, through appointments, or through workshops on opportunities.Manage social media for the Future Center at Huguenot High School. Show less

Richmond, Virginia Area

Supervise front desk staff, which include 2 full-time and 5 part-time receptionists.Manage the Office of Admissions Welcome Center.Oversee the daily information sessions and campus tours.Ensure proper data is collected for all prospective students who visit the campus.Schedule group visits for schools and outside organizations wishing to visit campus.Hire and train new staff members to ensure area coverage.Advise, supervise, and lead the Student… Show more Supervise front desk staff, which include 2 full-time and 5 part-time receptionists.Manage the Office of Admissions Welcome Center.Oversee the daily information sessions and campus tours.Ensure proper data is collected for all prospective students who visit the campus.Schedule group visits for schools and outside organizations wishing to visit campus.Hire and train new staff members to ensure area coverage.Advise, supervise, and lead the Student Admission Ambassadors, a student recruitment organization.Direct and train 7 regional recruiters that live outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. Guide regional recruiters in developing recruitment strategies in their area(s)Recruit students from the Richmond area to attend Virginia Commonwealth University by visiting high school visits and build local partnerships.Create communication plans for campus visit programs and visiting students. Provide edits to communication team regarding annual recruitment events, such as High School spring break, Welcome Center closings, and inclement weather closingsDesign a new campus visit experience for prospective student and families. Create a presentation and format for daily information sessions given by the admissions staff. Revise campus tour by student ambassadors for a more comprehensive visit experiencePlanning special recruitment events, like the Pathways to Success event, a college preparation program, and the local counselor breakfast. Show less

Serve and act as a university liaison to local area community colleges,Act as a university spokesman and give presentations about VCU to various publics,Review transfer students for admission to the university,Ensure students have a positive admission experience,Create transfer events for the recruitment of students,Collaborate with the transfer team in the development of the communication plan for all inquiring transfer students interested in applying to the university

Create and serve on the Communications Team for Undergraduate Office, Independently travel to NJ and NY for recruitment purposes, Counsel prospective students on their admissibility to VCU, Advise students in a student recruitment organization, Serve as a liaison to VCU Athletics and to VCU School of Business, Make admissions decisions by specific deadlines and observe confidentiality

Set up the Best Buddies chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Supervise a community of residents and create educational programs for residents, serve as support and role model to students while enforcing university regulations, and resolve conflicts and maintain residents’ information confidential

Worked for Richmond Magazine to assist the Marketing and Circlualtion Director.

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Bachelor Of Science, Mass Communications, Public Relations,

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, Alternative Spring Break-Site Leader, Campus Public.