Crystal Sandiford

Director of College Counseling @Bard High School Early College

Long Island City, NY, US

Program LeadershipDirecting comprehensive college counseling programs impacting over 300+ participants annually, ensuring strategic alignment with institutional goals and fostering a culture of success.Managing program operations, including timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics, to meet milestones and exceed expectations.Supporting and inspiring an awesome and dedicated team of expert advisors as they navigate the ever-changing college admissions and financial aid ecosystem. Establishing systems to track student outcomes, leveraging data to refine programming and support ongoing student success.Fostering a collaborative team culture, balancing individual strengths with organizational needs to drive results. Successfully guided my team to achieve organizational and programmatic goals in a dynamic, multifaceted environment, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks while providing high-touch student support. Operational ExcellenceCultivating partnerships with over 60 higher education institutions, community organizations, and corporate entities to expand access, create pathways for underrepresented students, and strengthen the program\'s reputation.Designing and executing large-scale events such as annual college fairs attended by 300+ participants, featuring 60+ higher education partner institutions.Planning multi-day educational trips for 150+ students, providing immersive experiences that enhanced college readiness and exposure to higher education environments.Coordinating biannual SAT School Day testing events for up to 320 students, ensuring seamless logistics and operational success.

Alfred University

Master of Education - MEd

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Stony Brook University

Master of Education - MEd