Eric Tarpley

About Eric Tarpley

Community based organization liaison, multicultural recruitment, retention specialist, and Undergraduate Admissions strategic project enrollment management.Specialties: Able to defuse intense situations. Accomplished grant writer. Ability to counsel students on life issues and goals.

Experience

1. Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

   Pennsylvania Western University

   Mar 2024 — Present · California, PA, US

   Professional with over twenty years of experience in the field of admissions. Specializing in the area of diversity equity and inclusion working with faculty, staff, and students. Uses collaboration to break down barriers and silos to create an inclusive educational environment. Uses data and trends to create outreach and recruitment programs that provide value to the students and university. Understands how retention is vital in undergraduate admissions through financial aid and scholarships. Strategic planning experience in setting a plan of accountability to ensure success.

Education

• Washington & Jefferson College

  BA, Business Administration

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Admissions
• Coaching
• Student Development
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Program Development
• Microsoft Office
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Student Affairs
• Non-Profits
• Social Media
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Word