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Gerald Wargo

@geraldwargo

Strategic executive leader in higher education and enrollment management.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in a progressive educational institution that values innovation and student success.

I am a seasoned executive leader with extensive experience in higher education, specializing in enrollment management and marketing. My career has been marked by a commitment to driving student success and operational excellence. I have successfully stabilized and increased student enrollment across various institutions, demonstrating my ability to implement strategic initiatives that yield measurable results.

Throughout my career, I have managed significant budgets and led diverse teams to achieve ambitious enrollment targets. My leadership at institutions like the American University of Antigua and DeVry University has resulted in substantial increases in new student enrollment, even during challenging times such as the global pandemic. I pride myself on fostering a student-centric environment that promotes retention and academic success.

With a strong background in project management and process re-engineering, I am dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in the educational landscape. I am passionate about creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower students to thrive and achieve their academic and professional goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GI
Current

Executive Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management

Global University Systems and R3 Education Group INC.

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Served as the general manager for all student recruitment across R3 universities in North America, including Saba University School of Medicine and St. Matthews University. Responsible for strategic executive leadership in higher education, focusing on ground, hybrid, and online verticals.

AA

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing

American University of Antigua College of Medicine & America

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

As Vice President, provided senior executive leadership for Admissions and Marketing departments, overseeing 4 direct reports and 25 staff across multiple countries. Successfully increased new student enrollment by 23% for Fall 2019 and 44% for Spring 2021 during a global pandemic, while also initiating a "2nd Chance Program" and expanding college partnerships.

IU

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Immaculata University

Jul 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Led the university’s enrollment efforts, achieving quantitative and qualitative goals through a strategic enrollment management plan. Successfully managed a tuition reset and SAT/ACT optional acceptance criteria, increasing freshman class enrollment by 15% and graduate enrollment by 33% while lowering the tuition discount rate.

AI

VP for Enrollment Management

Adtalem Global Education Medical International

May 2013 - Present (12 years 1 month)

As VP for Enrollment Management, oversaw 5 direct reports and 50 staff, managing over 9,700 applications for RUSM, AUC, and RUSVM. Achieved significant increases in new student enrollment for various programs and improved retention rates across institutions, while also leading application redesigns.

DU

Campus President

DeVry University

May 2012 - Present (13 years 1 month)

Accountable for the financial performance and student enrollment of the Philadelphia Campus, managing over 600 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. Successfully stabilized undergraduate enrollment and grew graduate enrollments by 15%, while also engineering attrition improvements for both segments.

DU

Executive /Sr. Director of Admissions Level II

DeVry University

Jun 2004 - Present (21 years)

Responsible for all undergraduate and graduate recruitment activities across three New Jersey DeVry Metro locations, managing 5 direct reports and 40 staff. Led the NJ Metro to become one of the highest achieving DeVry metros in new student enrollment and successfully managed the opening of two new campus locations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KM

Keller Graduate School of Management

Master of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

Grade: 3.96 GPA

Completed a Master of Human Resource Management program with a GPA of 3.96.

KM

Keller Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration, Marketing

Grade: 3.78 GPA

Earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, achieving a GPA of 3.78.

TC

Trenton State College

Bachelor of Science, Health & Physical Education

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education. Also, served as a Health and Education Teacher at Trenton Board of Education.

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