Experienced Higher Ed Leader Seeks New Opportunity
1. Megan N Luft
239 Ringneck Drive Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 433-6392 meganluft717@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Experienced Senior Enrollment Counselor & Associate Director of CE Enrollment, working in higher
education for 8 years. Currently seeking a position in senior leadership within the Enrollment
Management/Admissions department of your institution. With the experience in providing leadership
and mentoring to my admissions team, I am ready to utilize my education, knowledge and experience to
become a leader for a higher education institution. My skills and duties are listed below.
Education
EdD Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership Capella University Graduation 2017
Masters in Higher Education Administration & Leadership Capella University 2014
Bachelors in Corporate Communication Central Penn College 2012
Professional Experience
Harrisburg University, Harrisburg, PA
Traditional Admissions Counselor 01/2014 – Present
- Primary responsibility is growth of traditional enrollments & retention during 1st
year
- Co-Instructor of BRIDGE Summer program for new traditional students for last two years
- Mentor to new enrollment counselors, responsible for training and mentoring
- Involvement in streamlining enrollment processes and development of enrollment policies
- Traveling to high schools for recruitment fairs and individual presentations
- Responsible for education of potential students on entering college and financial aid
- Developed Ideal Counselor Plan and Enrollment Management plan for HU
Central Penn College, Summerdale, PA 10/2012 – 12/2013
Associate Director of Continuing Education Enrollment /Senior Enrollment Counselor
- Primary responsibility is growth of CE enrollments
- Primary Counselor for enrollment of Master’s degrees FL13 Total 21 enrollment
- Responsible for reporting on all enrollment contribution information
- Responsible for overseeing 4 counselors. Providing leadership and staff direction
- Met & Exceeded my goals in 2011, 2012 and 2013
- Member of the Hundred Club in 2013 with 107 enrollments
- Coordinate and help out with traditional events on campus and student involvement
- Liaison between admissions team and CE Director
- Corporate and Community Outreach
Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA
Online Enrollment Counselor 01/2010 – 10/2012
- Primary responsibility is growth of online enrollments
- Met & Exceeded my goals in SP/SU/FL2010 total for 2010 was 92 on goal 61
- Member of the Hundred Club in 2011 with 111 enrollments
- Set enrollment record for Fall 2010 with 48
- Involvement in streamlining enrollment processes and development of enrollment policies
- Involvement in marketing to introduce new branding campaign
2. - Responsible for education of potential students on continuing education and financial aid
- Selected as Action Plan Facilitator for Online Enrollment for 2011
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Apollo Group, Inc – University of Phoenix, Harrisburg, PA 06/2008 – 01/2010
Enrollment Counselor
- During May 2009 was top performer in enrollment with 14
- Every month enrolled average of 10 and top performer for enrollment
- Nominated for the Advanced Counselor Education in Arizona
- Responsible for education of potential students on continuing education and financial aid
- Accountable for growing ground population for Harrisburg Campus
- Retained students through 18 months after enrollment
Lane Bryant – Harrisburg, PA 10/2007 – 05/2008
Assistant Store Manager/Interim Store Manager
Comcast Cable – Lebanon, PA 06/2005 -10/2007
Retention Specialist
Victoria’s Secret – Lancaster/Lebanon, PA 09/2000 – 06/2005
Key Holder
Additional Experience
- Superstar Consultant for Scentsy Family 10/2012-Present
~Consultant for all brands – Scentsy & Velata
~Promoted 5 steps on the Direct Selling Chart with Scentsy in 1 year
~Recruited and Mentoring a team of 19 individuals
~Sales and personal marketing experience with Direct Selling Brands
-Vice President of Central Penn College Alumni Association 09/2012-04/2014
~Coordinated New York City Bus Trip October 2013
~Help facilitate Alumni and Student relationships with current college employees
Community Service
-Advisor Students against Domestic Violence Group at Central Penn College 2011 - 2013
~Mentor to individuals who are in need of assistance against DV
~Fundraising efforts for DVSCP and Randi’s House of Angels
- Board Member for Randi’s House of Angels Board of Directors 11/2011 – 01/2013
~Marketing Committee
~Helped develop Board of Director Strategic Vision/Mission and By-laws
~Helped coordinate Randi’s Race since 2011 to 2014 with RHOA
Seminars/Certificates
Creative Leadership for Managers and Team Leads Fred Pryor Seminar 2013
Attack Your Day! – Mark Woods Pearson 2013
Powerful Communication Skills for Women Star12 Training 2011
3. How to Communicate with Tact & Professionalism Fred Pryor Seminar 2011
Managing Emotions Under Pressure CareerTrack 2011