Mission Admissions
Mission Admissions
Jeremy Tiers
Ep. 36: Developing And Retaining Your Staff, Plus The Power Of Mindset
36 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2024 at 8:00 am.
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.
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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!