In this special cross-over episode, we dive deep into the world of creator marketing within higher education. Listen to engaging conversations from leading experts on the Enrollify network who discuss the nuances and successful strategies of utilizing creator marketing to enhance visibility and engagement for higher education institutions. Whether it's leveraging user-generated content, nurturing student creators, or recruiting influencers directly from campus, this episode offers a plethora of actionable insights.

On this episode, Lucy Coopman joins Jeremy to discuss her path to becoming an admissions counselor, and what it’s like being a Gen Z young professional recruiting Gen Z students. Timestamps:07:41 - Something that surprised Lucy during her first few months 10:34 - Where confidence comes from 14:32 - Pros and cons of being so close in age to the students you’re recruiting22:18 - Lunchroom visits at high schools25:28 - Talking about financial aid with students and families 28:38 - Managing Gen Z staffGuest Name: Lucy Coopman, Admissions Counselor, University of Missouri-Kansas CityGuest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-coopman/Guest Bio: With a passion for empowering students to achieve their academic aspirations, Lucy's journey in higher education began in 2021 as a College Adviser with the College Advising Corps, where she spent two impactful years working directly with students in a Kansas City high school. As a proud member of Generation Z, Lucy uses a near-peer model to be able to create meaningful connections with students and bring a fresh perspective and vibrant energy to the realm of college admissions. Her approach is always personalized, empathetic, and rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to quality higher education. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Generation AI and The Application with Allison Turcio.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

On this episode, Drew Carr joins Jeremy for a conversation about Slate, the popular CRM that can be a game changing tool for Higher Ed admissions and enrollment marketing teams. Things you’ll hear about:04:53 - Advice when you implement a new CRM 07:31 - Skills you need if you want to become more proficient in Slate 14:28 - How configurable joins and snippets can make your life easier 23:54 - Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to queries29:13 - When to build a report instead of creating a query 33:50 - The value of using Slate community forumsGuest Name: Drew Carr, Director of Enrollment Operations, Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-carr/Guest Bio: Drew currently serves as the Director of Enrollment Operations at Nebraska Wesleyan University as well as the Technology Chair at Great Plains Association for College Admissions Counseling (GPACAC). He has been at Nebraska Wesleyan  since January 2013 after graduating as a student. Drew initially served as an admissions counselor for two and a half years before moving to the operations side. Since then, he’s worked his way up to the Director level managing all aspects of their CRM, Slate. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Generation AI and The Application with Allison Turcio.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this “quick take” episode, Jeremy discusses a communication bad habit that may seem harmless, but has a detrimental effect in the long run, and he replaces it with a good one.

On this episode, Jeremy sits down with talented Higher Ed leader, Anne Johnson. You’ll hear about:7:00 - How failing as a 23 year old leader helped Anne develop some great tools17:46 - The Importance of consistently doing 1-on-1’s, and how to navigate them22:49 - Embracing vulnerability during 1-on-1’s26:37 - Something Anne has noticed about doing 1-on-1’s with her younger staff 32:47 - Giving tough feedback Guest Name: Anne Johnson, Associate Director of Admission, North Dakota State UniversityGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-johnson-9008512b/Guest Bio: Anne Johnson, an Alabama native, found a career in higher education after moving to Fargo, ND in 2013. As a first-generation college student, her educational journey was non-traditional, and she found purpose in supporting students and leading a team. She has spent the last ten years serving in various leadership roles in college admission and has spent the last several years overseeing recruitment staff as the Associate Director of Admission at North Dakota State University. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Generation AI and The Application with Allison Turcio.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

This episode is a candid and much needed conversation about mental health with Ross Szabo, an award-winning speaker, author, and the Wellness Director for students in grades 6-12 at Geffen Academy at UCLA.

Spring travel season has begun for most admission counselors and recruiters. John McGreal joins Jeremy and they discuss how to plan, implement, and grow as a territory manager.

On this episode, Jeremy talks with senior admissions leader Sacha Thieme of Indiana University. You’ll hear about:02:04 - Why admission offices are struggling to keep staff motivated and engaged08:14 - The importance of mindset when it comes to change13:00 - Ways to effectively deal with burnout 17:58 - Building blocks for creating a positive office culture21:52 - Providing professional development and helping your staff overcome their fears30:14 - Dealing with isolation as a senior leader Guest Name: Sacha Thieme, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admissions, Indiana UniversityGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-thieme-b9a8265/Guest Bio: Sacha serves as the Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admissions for Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of the IU system, bringing over 20 years of undergraduate admissions experience to the role. In her current capacity, she serves as a member of the senior leadership team within the Office of Enrollment Management and is directly responsible for the leadership and advancement of strategy, policy, and operations for all domestic undergraduate admissions and first year experience programs. She has also been an active leader in the admissions community through her service on multiple boards and committees, including serving as President of the Association of Chief Admission Officers of Public Universities. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Generation AI and The Application with Allison Turcio.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

Today’s episode is a conversation between Jeremy and Jon-Stephen Stansel, an expert on content marketing and social media who says things louder for the people in the back.

If you currently have a leadership title, or even if you don’t but you want to lead in other ways, don’t miss Jeremy’s in-depth conversation with well-known Higher Ed administrator, Rick Clark. You’ll hear about:7:03 - The most important quality for any leader to possess13:12 - Fostering leadership with rising stars17:10 - Staff retention issues facing Higher Ed (and what needs to change)23:14 - How senior leaders can advocate to their Provost or President26:24 - Career progression to the senior levels32:22 - Something most leaders struggle with, and something they need to do more ofGuest Name/Title: Rick Clark, Executive Director for Strategic Student Access, Georgia Tech Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raclarkatl/Guest Bio: For the past 15 years, Rick Clark led Georgia Tech’s undergraduate admission team serving as AVP and Executive Director. He recently transitioned to becoming Tech’s inaugural Executive Director for Strategic Student Access. Rick has also served on regional and national councils and boards, is currently a member of NACAC’s Committee on Leadership in College Admission, is co-author of the book and workbook “The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together”, and co-hosts his own podcast under the same name. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Generation AI and The Application with Allison Turcio.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!