Dean of Admissions Resume Example

Dean of Admissions · Pomona College

Claremont, CA · 2018 - Present

• Led strategic initiatives resulting in a 15% increase in applications and a 3% improvement in yield rate for the Class of 2025, reaching 48% amidst competitive landscape.
• Diversified student body by increasing enrollment of underrepresented minority students by 22% and first-generation students by 18% over four years through targeted outreach and partnerships.
• Managed an annual operating budget of $2.5M and directed a team of 15 admissions professionals, achieving all enrollment targets within fiscal constraints.
• Implemented a new predictive modeling system that reduced recruitment travel costs by 10% while increasing engagement with high-potential applicant pools.
• Chaired the Financial Aid Committee, strategically allocating over $60M in institutional aid to maximize access and meet 100% demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.

Associate Dean of Admissions · Carleton College

Northfield, MN · 2013 - 2018

• Oversaw the redesign of the holistic review process, contributing to a 10% increase in applicant quality as measured by academic profiles and extracurricular engagement.
• Directed international recruitment efforts, increasing international student enrollment by 25% across 30+ countries, enhancing global diversity on campus.
• Managed regional recruitment territories that consistently met or exceeded enrollment goals, contributing to 20% of the incoming class matriculation annually.
• Trained and mentored a team of 8 admissions counselors, improving team efficiency by 15% through enhanced CRM utilization and data-driven reporting.
• Developed and launched a virtual campus tour program which increased prospective student engagement by 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assistant Director of Admissions · Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA · 2009 - 2013

• Managed all aspects of the application review process for a caseload of 2,000+ applicants annually, contributing to a consistently low selectivity rate of 11-14%.
• Successfully recruited students from key underrepresented geographic regions, increasing applications from these areas by an average of 18% per year.
• Coordinated campus visit programs, hosting over 5,000 prospective students and families annually, which contributed to a 5% increase in conversion rates from visit to application.
• Analyzed admissions data to identify trends and opportunities, presenting quarterly reports that informed strategic recruitment planning for senior leadership.
• Developed and delivered presentations to diverse audiences at over 50 college fairs and high school visits annually, effectively communicating the college's value proposition.

M.A. in Higher Education Administration · Stanford University

Stanford, CA · 2007 - 2009

• Thesis: "The Impact of Holistic Review on First-Generation Student Enrollment in Selective Institutions"
• Awarded Graduate Research Fellowship for innovative work in admissions equity
• GPA: 3.9/4.0

B.A. in Psychology · University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · 2003 - 2007

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Recipient, Departmental Citation for outstanding academic achievement
• GPA: 3.8/4.0

Dean of Admissions · University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA · 2020 - Present

• Increased undergraduate application volume by 18% over three years, reaching a record high of 138,000 applications for Fall 2023.
• Boosted yield rate by 2.5 percentage points through targeted outreach and personalized communication strategies, exceeding institutional goals.
• Implemented a new CRM system (Slate) and predictive analytics model, improving student conversion rates by 15% and streamlining decision processes.
• Grew first-generation and underrepresented minority student enrollment by 20% through strategic partnerships and equitable review practices.
• Managed an annual operating budget of $4.5 million and led a team of 35 admissions professionals.

Associate Dean of Admissions · Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA · 2014 - 2020

• Developed and executed regional recruitment strategies that expanded applicant pools from key geographic markets by 25%.
• Oversaw the review process for over 20,000 applications annually, ensuring timely decisions and adherence to admissions policies.
• Launched a successful virtual tour and online information session program, increasing prospective student engagement by 40% during the pandemic.
• Mentored and supervised a team of 10 admissions counselors, improving team efficiency and professional development.
• Collaborated with financial aid to optimize scholarship allocation, resulting in a 10% reduction in average student debt for incoming classes.

Director of College Access Programs · Pathways to Success Foundation

Los Angeles, CA · 2007 - 2014

• Designed and managed college readiness programs serving over 5,000 low-income and first-generation high school students annually.
• Increased college enrollment rates for program participants by 30% compared to local district averages, with 85% matriculating into 4-year institutions.
• Secured over $2 million in grants and sponsorships, expanding program offerings and student scholarships by 150% over seven years.
• Established partnerships with 15 local high schools and 8 universities to create direct admissions pathways and support services.
• Developed and led workshops on FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, and college essay writing, yielding a 95% completion rate for participants.

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership · University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · 2012 - 2016

• Dissertation: 'Impact of Holistic Review on Diversity in Higher Education Admissions'
• Achieved a 3.9/4.0 GPA, specializing in higher education administration and policy

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · 2003 - 2007

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, with departmental honors
• Awarded undergraduate research grant for studying educational access disparities