College Counselor - Saint Edward High School - Lakewood, OH
(2023-08)
Provide guidance to students and families starting in 10th grade increasing work with them through 12th grade. This role involves developing personalized college plans, advising on academic and extracurricular choices. In the senior year the focus is on assisting with college applications, and supporting students and families in making informed decisions regarding their post-secondary options.
Collaborate closely with faculty, administrators, and parents to ensure that students are prepared academically, socially, and emotionally for success in college.
- Guide students and their families through the college search, application, and selection process.
- Conduct College Counseling Conference with families in the student's junior year to develop a plan of action moving through the next year.
- Provide individual counseling sessions to students regarding their academic, personal, and career goals as needed.
- Assist with college application materials, including essays, letters of recommendation, and advise on standardized test preparation.
- Coordinate college admissions workshops, the annual St. Edward High School College Fair, college admission counselor visits.
- Stay informed on current trends in college admissions, financial aid policies, and scholarship opportunities by way of maintaining relationships with college admissions officers and utilizing a network of resources for students.
- Advocate for students in the admissions process, ensuring their applications reflect their strengths and achievements.
- Provide resources for scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Territory Manager / Admissions Counselor - The Ohio State University Enrollment Services Undergraduate Education - Cleveland, OH
(2013-08 - 2023-08)
Served as an advocate of Ohio State spending a significant amount of time educating and counseling prospective students and their families about the programs and services offered by OSU. Served as the initial point of contact for prospective students from the Cleveland area throughout the admission experience.
- Managed recruitment territory, including planning and implementing territory specific recruitment activities and events.
- Executed territory specific recruitment activities and events in collaboration with partner offices using data, reports, and analysis tools/technology.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and community colleges in seven counties throughout Northeast Ohio.
- Counseled prospective freshmen and prospective undergraduate transfer students and applicants regarding standard admission policies and procedures.
- Utilized Empowering Market Analysis (EMA), CRM, Student Information System, and other data platforms to perform timely and accurate entries into databases regarding student application information and data validation.
- Built community and rapport with students and their families through college fairs, parent nights and individual meetings.
- Evaluated and reviewed admissions applications and served as a member of the Undergraduate Admissions application review committee.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse audience from around the country and internationally.
Program Coordinator - The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion Young Scholars Program - Cleveland, OH
(2001-09 - 2013-08)
Recruited students throughout the Cleveland Metropolitan School District with the charge of preparing them for college. Program Coordinator planned and executed the academic and professional development workshops for 120 7th-12th grade students in effort to matriculate them into The Ohio State University.
- Recruited students in 73 K-8 and 13 Senior High Cleveland Metropolitan School District Schools.
- Represented Ohio State and the Young Scholars Program in 6th-12th grade classrooms, staff in-services, college fairs, and national conferences.
- Counseled, advised, and advocated for pre-collegiate students.
- Built and maintained relationships with teachers, principals, and school district administrators.
- Managed support staff in the three-person Cleveland Young Scholars Program office while staying in close communication with YSP Central Office at Ohio State Columbus campus.
- Collaborated with local OSU alumni club, community colleges and OSU regional campuses in effort to provide support and programming for YSP students.
- Collected and reviewed applications for YSP. Lead the Young Scholars Senior Transition Process and assisted in completion of the OSU application.
