Admission counselor
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Reviewed educational programs of local colleges and helped students with the required admission paperwork. Projected enrollment forecasts for the new academic year while documenting recruitment trends and international student admission rates. Developed new marketing strategies to promote the school’s numerous majors and courses.

• Assisted undergraduate students throughout the enrollment process by answering questions about course programs, services, and financial aid.
• Finalized admission decisions for 33% of the incoming freshman and transfer students after reviewing academic transcripts and determining their eligibility for specific programs.
• Scrutinized over 10,000 applications for various STEM programs and selected 950 applicants to proceed with the interview process and written examination.
• Counseled 250+ students through their first semester by answering questions, discussing their academic challenges, and holding them accountable to rigorous assignment deadlines.
• Consulted with parents and teachers to address student's behavioral and academic issues to help them overcome the boundaries affecting their learning journey.

Organized campus tours to prospective students, helped students in the enrollment process and advised students on financial aid options. Supervised a team of admission counselors.  Recruit students by visiting high schools; attending college nights; visiting community colleges and technological institutions.

• Maintained student retention rate by guiding and resolving students’ issues/concerns. Increased company-wide enrollment by 10%  with  3% retention.
• Recognized as the Most Dependable and Reliable Mentor by the company’s training department. Surpassed student enrollment goals for 12 consecutive quarters.
• Facilitated organic program for developing junior leaders by coaching participants within the program to grow their innate skills and potential into future leaders.
• Cultivated positive relationships with professional associations, business leaders, community resources to increase awareness and generate a referral to increase enrollment.
• Created process flows, policies, and procedures for training and onboarding new students and employees.