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Tia Cunningham

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Student engagement leader at University of Maryland who manages recruitment pipelines and community partnerships.

At University of Maryland, School of Public Health, I lead communication and engagement efforts across departments, students, staff, and campus partners. I build community partnerships, supervise five staff members, and use participation and feedback data to improve outreach.

Previously, I developed student recruitment strategies and managed MBA admissions pipelines at University of Maryland, including recruitment and admissions processes for more than 1,000 applicants. Earlier, I managed outreach and admission decisions for more than 4,000 undergraduate applications annually and established a Student Ambassador Program at University of Maryland, College of Information Studies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Current

University of Maryland, School of Public Health

Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Lead communication and engagement efforts across the School of Public Health, coordinating outreach among departments, students, staff, and campus partners. Supervise staff, develop strategic engagement initiatives, and prepare reports for executive leadership.

Communication Skills Outreach Stakeholder Management Supervision Strategic Planning Data Analysis Reporting Grant Coordination

Program Manager, Student Engagement

University of Maryland, School of Public Health

Oct 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to increase student participation and build a consistent engagement pipeline. Conducted needs assessments, established stakeholder relationships, and planned programs and events for 10-200 attendees.

Recruitment Strategy Needs Assessment Stakeholder Relations Event Planning Program Development Communication Skills

Assistant Director, Full-Time MBA Admissions

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years)

Managed recruitment and admissions processes for more than 1,000 MBA applicants, overseeing the applicant pipeline from recruitment through final decisions. Implemented strategic marketing plans and managed $500,000 in scholarship resources.

Admissions Management Recruitment Marketing Candidate Pipelines Scholarship Management Presentation Skills Event Representation

Admissions Counselor

University of Maryland, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Managed intensive recruitment outreach and admission decisions for more than 4,000 applications annually. Served as Territory Manager, building relationships with prospective students and stakeholders through presentations and direct engagement.

Recruitment Admissions Counseling Territory Management Communication Skills Relationship Building Presentation Skills

Academic Program Specialist

University of Maryland, College of Information Studies

Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Managed graduate application processes and developed communication strategies for prospective and admitted students. Established a Student Ambassador Program to strengthen outreach and engagement.

Application Management Communication Strategy Program Development Outreach Student Engagement