Unit Leader Admissions
Resume:
Dr. Tia M. Wright Ed.D
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Overview: An accomplished and dynamic experienced professional in higher education admissions and academic advising. Possesses strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills with an emphasis on a strong student-based focus. High level of integrity and professionalism as a representative of the university. Highly reliable, proactive and goal oriented with the ability to produce quality programming under pressure in accordance with established guidelines. EXPERIENCE
Admissions Counselor August 2019-October 2021
Strayer University
● Recruit and Enroll Students into various majors
● Discuss and review Financial Aid options
● Receive Inbound calls and outgoing calls to prospective students
● Member of Diversity and Equity teams
● Team Lead involvement in community outreach
Interim Director of Admissions May 2015 – February 2018 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Served on President’s Council
● Assist the President of Admissions with the management of the admissions department.
● Member of the leadership team which helped to stabilize enrollment for fall 2016 after a 46% decline over the last four years. New student enrollment increased by 84% from
fall 2015 to fall 2016.
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● Responsible for the creation and implementation of the recruitment schedule for the admissions team
● Provided mentoring and on-going training and professional development of the admissions sta
● Participant in all aspects of the admissions cycle from prospects through matriculation; including the review and decision of applicants. Specifically responsible for special populations: Graduate students at Center City location and Keystone Honors Students.
● Hire, train and mentor work-study students and student tour guides
● Interacted e ectively with other enrollment service areas: financial aid; academic records, bursar
● Led the committee’s responsible for Fall and Spring Open Houses, VIP days and special enrollment days
● Served as the admissions representative on the new student orientation committee
● Develop new and innovative ways to attract students including the creation of marketing materials
● Integrating new technology into the admissions function, in partnership with admissions leadership
● Advocate for higher education including serving as a member of the College Prep Roundtable
● Represent Cheyney University at various functions both on & o campus Enrollment Coordinator November 2014-May 2015
Alvernia University
● Assist the Director of Admissions with the enrollment process.
● Assist students with financial aid processing
● Advise and register students for classes
● Conduct enrollment sessions and presentations for new students
● Career services unit leader at the Philadelphia Center
● Member of Graduate Philadelphia
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Academic Advising/Admissions
Wilmington University
APPLICATIONS PROFICIENCY
● Microsoft O ce
● Cams
● Salesforce
● Peoplesoft
● Zoom
Education
Wilmington University
● Doctorate of Education Leadership
● Master of Education, School Counseling
● Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Science
*References available upon request
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