Steven Baker Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

West Allis, Wi

• Served as a liaison between the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the Office of Admissions, and other colleges on collegiate based recruitment operations for first-year and transfer students.• Chaired the cross-functional CLA Recruitment Committee comprised of staff members from advising, transfer student experience, scholarships and awards, and diversity, equity and access units to work strategically in aligning collegiate goals and the Dean’s Roadmap Initiatives.• Collaborated with… Show more • Served as a liaison between the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the Office of Admissions, and other colleges on collegiate based recruitment operations for first-year and transfer students.• Chaired the cross-functional CLA Recruitment Committee comprised of staff members from advising, transfer student experience, scholarships and awards, and diversity, equity and access units to work strategically in aligning collegiate goals and the Dean’s Roadmap Initiatives.• Collaborated with collegiate and University stakeholders to prepare, execute, and oversee recruitment and communications plans for CLA to enroll a freshman class of approximately 2,450 students, a fall transfer class of approximately 1,250 students, a spring transfer class of approximately 650 students, and manage a budget of $130,000.• Coached, trained and supervised Admissions Counselor and Student Ambassador Program to include providing work direction, feedback, mentoring opportunities, monitoring performance, and conducting performance reviews.• Developed, designed, coordinated and implemented specialized on-campus recruitment efforts for admitted students and their families. This includes scheduling, communications, vendor contact, coordinating campus partners, program development, volunteer coordination, and evaluation. Show less

• Managed day-to-day operation of the college-based recruitment efforts and Office of Admissions outreach programs, including the supervision of seven admission counselors and manage seven different budgets.• Oversaw the implementation of college-based recruitment efforts, including event planning, presentation development, and volunteer efforts to enroll a freshman class of approximately 6,000 students.• Collaborated with various stakeholders from the seven freshman-admitting… Show more • Managed day-to-day operation of the college-based recruitment efforts and Office of Admissions outreach programs, including the supervision of seven admission counselors and manage seven different budgets.• Oversaw the implementation of college-based recruitment efforts, including event planning, presentation development, and volunteer efforts to enroll a freshman class of approximately 6,000 students.• Collaborated with various stakeholders from the seven freshman-admitting collegiate offices and School of Nursing regarding recruitment.• Liaised with Admissions communication team members to ensure college communications were reviewed, reports are spot-checked, and timelines and deadlines were met.• Chaired the West Bank Arts Quarter review committee; collaborating with stakeholders from various CLA offices and departments and reviewing the students who were interested in studying those departments’ programs for admission to the University of Minnesota.• Served as a member of the Waitlist, College, and Scholarship Appeals review committees; evaluating prospective student and applicant credentials for the purposes of admissions and scholarship awarding.• Served as territory manager for five targeted schools working with approximately 500 prospective students total, their families, and school counselors.• Launched a campus-wide Ambassador Summit, bringing together various ambassador group advisors to share best practices, strategies, and find creative solutions to challenges that the organizations face. Show less

• Worked with prospective students and their families throughout the application and admissions process as they considered the CLA as an option for post-secondary education.• Planned, coordinated, and executed prospective student recruitment events for the CLA. This typically included six to eight events throughout the year, involving 30 professional and student staff, hosting 300 prospective students and their families (700 people total).• Coordinated specialized visits for… Show more • Worked with prospective students and their families throughout the application and admissions process as they considered the CLA as an option for post-secondary education.• Planned, coordinated, and executed prospective student recruitment events for the CLA. This typically included six to eight events throughout the year, involving 30 professional and student staff, hosting 300 prospective students and their families (700 people total).• Coordinated specialized visits for prospective students and their families, partnering with various College of Liberal Arts departments to arrange class visits and appointments with faculty and staff.• Executed targeted recruitment of prospective College of Liberal Arts students through outbound calling efforts.• Served as a member of the West Bank Arts Quarter review committee, collaborating with stakeholders from various CLA departments and reviewing the students who were interested in studying those departments’ programs for admission to the University of Minnesota.• Co-advised the CLA Ambassadors, a group of approximately 20 current CLA students who assist with the college’s events and meet with alumni, donors, prospective students and their families.• Continued to execute Admissions Counselor and most Senior Admissions Counselor responsibilities (see below). Show less

• Served as the primary point of contact for over 600 schools in the state of Wisconsin; assisting students, families, and high school counselors with the application and admission process at the University by phone, email, and in-person appointments.• Chaired a committee of counselors responsible for the review of over 30 high schools.• Advised the Admissions Ambassadors, a group of approximately 200 student volunteers who assist with our campus visits, events, and calling outreach… Show more • Served as the primary point of contact for over 600 schools in the state of Wisconsin; assisting students, families, and high school counselors with the application and admission process at the University by phone, email, and in-person appointments.• Chaired a committee of counselors responsible for the review of over 30 high schools.• Advised the Admissions Ambassadors, a group of approximately 200 student volunteers who assist with our campus visits, events, and calling outreach efforts.• Served as a training mentor for new staff within the Office of Admissions.• Continued to execute Admissions Counselor responsibilities. Show less

• Delivered admission information sessions to groups ranging from five to 200 prospective students and their families, emphasizing the benefits of the University of Minnesota.• Coordinated travel throughout the states of Wisconsin and South Dakota during the fall and spring months totaling over 40 fairs and events and 40 high school visits.• Conducted application review for admission to the University of Minnesota, to the University Honors Program, and the awarding of academic… Show more • Delivered admission information sessions to groups ranging from five to 200 prospective students and their families, emphasizing the benefits of the University of Minnesota.• Coordinated travel throughout the states of Wisconsin and South Dakota during the fall and spring months totaling over 40 fairs and events and 40 high school visits.• Conducted application review for admission to the University of Minnesota, to the University Honors Program, and the awarding of academic merit-based scholarships. • Recruited students through various calling campaigns, email communications, and in-person appointments.• Presented information about the College of Science and Engineering, College of Biological Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts to prospective students and their families.• Facilitated our office’s responses to donation requests from high schools, community groups, clubs, and organizations totaling over 100 requests each year. Show less