Cory M.

About Cory M.

Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with students, families…

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management Director of Admissions

   Philander Smith University

   Jul 2023 — Present · Little Rock, AR, US

   Oversee university-wide strategy, planning, recruiting, and enrollment of new students; Provide leadership for the areas of Admissions, Recruiting, Financial Aid, Registrar, and special programs; Managed process mapping initiative to articulate and improve steps required to be admitted to, enrolled, and fiscally cleared at the University to identify opportunities for improvement; Implemented digital document management system within the Admissions Office; Developed Recruitment Plan to guide the strategic efforts/activities employed to realize enrollment targets; Provide operational management for the Admissions and Recruitment Office; Develop and implement both short-term and long-term marketing plans to meet enrollment and retention targets in collaboration with the University’s Marketing and Communication Office; Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and Administration to ensure proper aid direction in compliance with federal and state regulations; Facilitate enrollment management leadership throughout the student life cycle, including recruitment, retention and completion

Education

• University of Memphis

  N/A

  1992 — 1997

• University of Memphis

  Master of Science

  2001 — 2003

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Editing
• Resume Writing
• Communication Skills
• Student Engagement
• Public Relations
• Psychotherapy
• Student Counseling
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Higher Education
• Public Speaking
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Higher Education Administration
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Proposal Writing
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Student Leadership
• Staff Development
• Powerpoint
• Academia
• Student Development
• Academic Advising
• Career Counseling
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Program Evaluation
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Educational Research
• Qualitative Research
• Student Affairs
• Microsoft Office
• Program Development
• Management