Director of Admissions
Resume:
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills including
public speaking
Ability to work with a high level of
productivity and accuracy/attention
to detail
Excellent organizational and time
management skills
Ability to research, interpret and
consistently apply application
internal and external policies,
procedures, rules and regulations
Ability to perform all duties in a
manner that reflects the highest
ethical and professional
communication
Ability to initiate, establish, and
foster communication and
teamwork by maintaining a positive,
cooperative, production work
atmosphere
Energetic, collegial, and results-
oriented individual
MS Office Proficient
S K I L L S
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
Concurrent Positions:
Director of Admissions October 2012 - Present
Lead admissions and recruitment and operations. Experienced and successful personnel manager overseeing department of 15 professional exempt and classified staff and numerous student employees
Developed data-driven admissions strategies and procedures based on sound, best practices in the admissions profession
Have consistently met or exceeded enrollment targets, while increasing diversity of student body and maintaining or increasing academic profile
Strong record of enrollment success
Sophisticated understanding of financial aid leveraging and pricing
Demonstrated ability with enrollment information systems, web technologies, electronic data management, predictive modeling, territory management and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others on and off campus to achieve enrollment goals
Expertise in devising recruitment strategies utilizing appropriate tools and technology
Provide leadership and vision for the Office of Admissions, including recruitment, application processing, outreach, recruitment marketing material, campus visitation and direct and indirect supervision
Co-Executive Director of Student Enrollment March 2016 – 2018
Responsible for overseeing the Office of Financial Aid, Office of Admissions, and Disability Resources
Provide leadership and direction to the financial aid and scholarships operation, as well as to other campus departments in the awarding and managing of all student aid programs
Work closely with Southern Oregon University Foundation to grow and award institutional scholarships and remissions – managing the scholarship application process and system
(SOSA), including outreach and communication to outside donors E X P E R I E N C E
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Major: Marketing
Minor: English
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KELLY MOUTSATSON
SUMM A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Over twenty years of experience in higher education including financial aid, admissions, student affairs, strategic enrollment management, and assessment and planning
Strong knowledge of financial aid policies, procedures and awarding practices, as well as leveraging financial aid and scholarship resources and increasing the use of merit-based scholarships in the selective recruitment process
Skilled fiscal steward providing financial management for budgets totaling over $11 million dollars
Extensive experience in researching, implementing, and evaluating technological solutions to improve processes. Experienced with multiple SIS and CRMs, including: Ellucian Banner and Salesforce/TargetX
Data-driven, skilled and proficient enrollment manager; created and implements successful recruitment and enrollment plans in both public and private sectors
Seasoned personnel manager and visionary leader, specializing in organizational theory and practice, change management, coaching and mentoring
Experiences process improvement manager, constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize procedures and policies to maximize staff and resources President’s Cabinet and Executive
Council
Honors College Selection
Committee
Provost’s Advisory Committee
University Planning Board
Outreach Committee
Marketing Advisory Council
Directors Council
Leadership Team
Commencement Committee
Enrollment Council
Outreach Planning Committee
Chair of the Oregon Public
Universities Inter-institutional
Committee on Admissions &
Recruitment (ICAR)
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O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
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Provide guidance in the planning and utilization of institutional fee remission funds in the awarding and leveraging process as a means of recruitment and retention
Assist in organizing scholarship awards, applications; providing oversight of the application review process, coding, and resolution of awards
Improved organizational structure of each department, aligning personnel strengths, skills and knowledge to improve retention, persistence, and degree completion
Increased freshmen applications over 23% and transfer applications over 9%
In collaboration with constituents across campus, created and implemented several initiative and programs to better support student success THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Admissions Advisor/Associate Director June 2001 – October 2012 Worked remotely from the state of Oregon for all four campuses in California including: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County and San Diego
Provided oversight for recruitment, education, assessment and counseling of students regarding FIDM’s distinct degree programs
Evaluated academic abilities through transcript evaluation; assessed essays, references and portfolio submissions to determine eligibility
Provided academic advising, personal counseling and a variety of other tasks requiring personal interviews
Planned and hosted on-campus and off-campus recruitment events
Fostered relationships with Education support staff, department chairs, academic advising student affairs, and financial services to foster students into FIDM community LAUREL HALL SCHOOL
Educator August 1993-August 2001
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to interaction with students, parents, and other educators and administrators
Prepared long-term teaching programs and daily lessons that engaged and challenged students intellectually
Planned and evaluated tests, exams, and assignments
Adjusted teaching styles to meet individual needs of students R E F E R E N C E S
DR. ROY SAIGO
Former President
Southern Oregon University
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LISA GARCIA-HANSON
Former Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Retention Southern Oregon University
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CHRISTIAN MORALDE
Admissions Advisor
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
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KELLY MOUTSATSON
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