Stephanie Samuel

Admissions & Enrollment Strategy | Program & Project Management | Team Leadership & Training I Patient Advocacy | Client Support & Resource Navigation I Stakeholder, Partnership & Community Development

Role
Director of Enrollment Management at Hillel Academy Tampa
Location
Tampa, FL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Stephanie Samuel

I’m a versatile, mission-driven leader with 20+ years of experience spanning education…

Experience

  1. Director of Enrollment Management

    Hillel Academy Tampa

    Nov 2022 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

    Recruited to lead the full admissions process for Tampa Bay’s largest Jewish Day School, guiding families from recruitment through enrollment and retention. Conducted tours, coordinated financial aid and scholarship support, and managed assessments and shadow days. Developed outreach strategies, supported community events, and collaborated with leadership and the Board to promote the school’s mission. Served as summer camp registrar and contributed to alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives.• Oversaw all aspects of the admissions program for the largest Jewish Day School in Tampa Bay, driving strategic enrollment growth in alignment with the school’s mission and goals.• Achieved record-breaking enrollment for the 2023–2024 school year, welcoming 55 new students.• Rapidly enrolled and integrated 20 displaced Israeli students following the October 7th attacks, prioritizing urgent placement and support services to provide safety, stability, and belonging.• Led a school-wide reapplication process for financial aid, implementing a streamlined system and establishing a Variable Tuition Committee—resulting in more equitable fund distribution and reduced financial aid allocation by 40%. • Collaborated with school leadership and the Board of Directors to communicate school values and programs to prospective families through tours, outreach, and community engagement.• Coordinated alumni engagement efforts, school-wide events, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen community ties and support institutional growth.

Education

  • University of Maryland College Park

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    1999 — 2003

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

    Master of Social Work (MSW)

    2005 — 2008

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Training
  • Program Development
  • Management
  • Community Outreach

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