I’m looking to continue leading program operations where I can mentor teams, manage performance with weekly metrics, and drive measurable outcomes for students and/or community participants.
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Allison Somers
@allisonsomers
Admissions director who builds high-performing teams and improves student enrollment outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I lead admissions operations with a focus on fair hiring, strong staff development, and data-informed decision-making. I interview potential coordinators, negotiate salary for new hires, and deliver performance evaluations to admissions coordinators.
I train and develop staff to help students through the enrollment process, while continuously reviewing weekly metrics and identifying areas of opportunity. I also work closely with campus departments to ensure a positive learning environment.
Before moving into admissions leadership, I served as a Senior Admissions Coordinator, interviewing and mentoring potential students through the admissions process. I coordinated and facilitated orientation day and start day activities and supported admissions team productivity through performance feedback.
Earlier in my career, I led community youth and public health programs, including doubling enrollment for the WEB and Soccer for Success programs. I developed and managed programs, recruited and supervised staff, wrote grant applications, maintained stakeholder relationships, managed budgets, and tracked program outcomes such as attendance, BMI, and survey data.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SC
Current
Director of Admissions
Southeastern College
Nov 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Led admissions operations, including interviewing coordinators, training and developing staff, and delivering performance evaluations. Reported on weekly admissions metrics and coordinated with campus departments to support a positive learning environment.
SC
Senior Admissions Coordinator
Southeastern College
Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Supported the admissions process by interviewing prospective students and mentoring them through enrollment. Coordinated orientation and start-day activities and evaluated admissions team productivity and opportunities.
YC
Assistant Director, Community Youth
YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties
Nov 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Developed and managed Community Youth Programs, including doubling enrollment for WEB and Soccer for Success. Recruited, trained, and supervised staff, managed program budgets, wrote and submitted grant applications, and coordinated community engagement events and vendor relationships.
YC
Public Health Programs Coordinator
YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties
Oct 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Coordinated Safe Places to Play and CATCH programs by providing structured physical activity opportunities in and out of school. Facilitated staff trainings, conducted daily site observations, and tracked and submitted participant attendance, BMI, and survey data.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Public Health
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Health Education and a minor in Holistic Health.
Burlington County College
Associate of Arts
Earned an Associate of Arts degree in May 2012.
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
95k-120k USD
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