Megan Luft is an experienced senior enrollment counselor and associate director seeking a leadership position in enrollment management or admissions. She has over 8 years of experience in higher education and has consistently exceeded enrollment goals. Luft holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership as well as masters and bachelors degrees. She provides leadership, mentoring, and training to admissions teams and has experience streamlining enrollment processes and policies.

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
Megan N Luft
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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