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Nicolas Hostetter

@nicolashostetter

Higher education student success director at College Possible who developed a summer transition program to address summer melt.

United States

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At College Possible, I led the Summer Transition Program from ideation through implementation to address summer melt and support first-to-second-year persistence. I also adapted the community college coaching program so transfer planning began at enrollment, working with IT on Salesforce updates and revising the curriculum.

At Whatcom Community College, I led the implementation of Orca Central, a one-stop student services center designed to increase enrollment through proactive, wrap-around services. I also developed virtual academic coaching and one-stop services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Whatcom, I trained and supervised success coaches using the InsideTrack coaching model. The program yielded a 14% increase in retention among first-generation students and students of color.

At the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, I developed a pathway model that merged three pre-college outreach programs. I also built career exploration curriculum across five pathways and developed Transition Coaches, a peer mentor program for first-generation students.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Postsecondary Success

College Possible

Aug 2023 - Aug 2026 (3 years)

Led initiatives to ensure seamless student progression from college access to graduation, including designing service blueprints, monitoring data, and leading taskforces. Developed and implemented the Summer Transition Program and adapted community college coaching to improve transfer planning.

Predictive Analytics Salesforce Program Development Data Analysis Strategic Planning Cross functional Leadership Training Curriculum Development

Director of Student Success and Retention

Whatcom Community College

Apr 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years 4 months)

Provided leadership for student enrollment, retention, and success programs, including implementing a one-stop student services center and developing virtual services during COVID-19. Designed a peer navigator program and led initiatives that increased yield by over 5% and retention of first-generation students by 14%.

Student Retention Program Management Grant Administration Coaching Anthology REACH (CRM)Starfish Data Analysis Curriculum Development Enrollment management

Interim Director of TRIO and Student Support

Whatcom Community College

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)

Provided leadership and stability for TRIO Student Support Services and Upward Bound teams during a director search. Ensured grant compliance with federal regulations, recruited and monitored 140 TRIO students, and compiled the Annual Performance Report.

Grant Compliance Federal Regulations Student Support Data Reporting Leadership

Director | Pre-Collegiate Development Program

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Mar 2015 - Apr 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Oversaw student support programs for approximately 600 first-generation and low-income students, including peer mentoring, tutoring, and career exploration. Developed a pathway model merging three pre-college programs and provided fiscal oversight of five budgets.

Program Management Budget Management Peer Mentoring Curriculum Development Advising Grant Administration Partnership Development Leadership

Coordinator of Student Activities and Student Development

Pikes Peak Community College

Jul 2014 - Mar 2015 (8 months)

Developed co-curricular and social programs for a diverse student population, increasing attendance by over 50% in Fall 2014. Established the first Student Activities Board and implemented marketing and assessment strategies.

Event Planning Student Engagement Marketing Assessments Supervision Program Development

Instructional Consultant | Pre-Collegiate Development Program

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 (3 years)

Taught and developed curriculum for middle and high school students in the Pre-Collegiate Youth Leadership Academy. Designed workshops on time management, communication, teamwork, and leadership, and tutored students in writing and communication.

Curriculum Development Teaching Tutoring Leadership Development Workshop Facilitation Student development

Graduate Assistant | Office of Student Activities

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Mar 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 2 months)

Coordinated over 200 student programs, trained and supervised eight undergraduate employees, and analyzed over 2,000 survey results to inform programming. Assisted with OrgSync implementation and prepared contracts for performers and vendors.

Event Coordination Supervision Data Analysis Survey Analysis Contract Negotiation OrgSync