Nathan A.

Mack
2146 N Greenbrier Rd - Long Beach, CA 90815 - (331) 444-9962 - nathan.mack@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Education in Higher Education; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA May 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, and Slavic Languages; University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS May 2009
Graduate with Honors and Distinction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Franklin University Switzerland

Associate Director of Admissions: United States, Caribbean and Latin America 2015-
Serve as the Coordinator of US Admissions operations, liaising with the Director of Admissions in Switzerland to
develop our strategic plan and then oversee implementation among our US-based staff
Manage study abroad partnerships with US colleges and universities
Serve as primary recruitment officer for the Western United States, Canada, and Latin America
Supervise two US Assistant Directors of Admissions and one Operations Manager
Develop and manage our growing first-year and first-semester abroad study abroad programs, in cooperation
with various US university partners
Co-created and maintain the universitys Admissions Alumni and Parent Ambassador Program
Increased college counselor outreach events by 150% over two years
Redesigned and currently plan all recruitment and yield events throughout the United States, resulting in
approximately 20 events per academic year

Assistant Director of Admissions: USA, Caribbean and Latin America 2014-2015

Regional Representative 2013-2014
Develop a robust strategic enrollment plan and manage my assigned region with significant autonomy
Recruit international freshman, transfer, study abroad, and gap year students from North and Central America
Implemented the universitys first post-graduate success survey & created subsequent recruitment publications
Develop the institutions first-year and first-semester study abroad programs
Extensive event planning: 15+ information sessions, alumni programs & student receptions annually
Assisted in the planning and coordination of the universitys new counselor fly-in program
Supervised 4 volunteer coordinators of our alumni and parent recruitment program
Study abroad recruitment, coordination and development with various US university partners
Serve on the university marketing team, creating and analyzing recruitment publications for diverse audiences
Complete 25 weeks of extensive travel annually, both domestic and international
Holistic application review, making admission decisions, and awarding scholarships and financial aid
Work as a financial aid counselor for incoming students
Provide pre-departure assistance, including travel planning and advising on visa/immigration procedures
Assist in the planning of the student orientation programs
Conduct hundreds of admission interviews each year
Conduct 10-15 presentations per year on international educational opportunities

University of Alabama in Huntsville 2012-2013

Texas Regional Admissions Counselor
Recruit freshman and transfer students from Texas and surrounding southwestern states
Developed and maintain the university's first alumni volunteer recruitment program
Developed the first annual student recruitment/territory management plan for the Texas region
Created, planned and implemented 20 regional admissions and alumni events each year
 Serve as a copywriter for primary communication pieces to prospective students
Co-created the universitys first Social Media recruitment plan
Read and evaluate hundreds of scholarship applications annually

University of Kansas 2009-2011

High Ability Counselor
Recruited National Merit and 30+ ACT Scholars from the state of Kansas
Initiated a new Scholar Day visit program for high-achieving high school juniors
Planned at least 5 special events across Kansas for high-ability students each academic year
Coordinated specialized on-campus events: Personal Visits, Scholar Days and Honors Receptions
Collaborated with the University Honors Program on recruitment and programming

Admissions Counselor
Developed a recruitment plan for the universitys newest territory: Southern California
Assisted area high schools by planning college readiness presentations and events
Conducted visit presentations and campus tours for students and parents
Completed extensive travel attending college fairs, high schools, and hosting special events
Managed territories by analysis of inquiries, applications, campus visits, financial aid, and yield
Served on the Scholarship Committee, reviewing applications and awarding offers
Supported the Communications Team with the creation of publications and presentations

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

Member Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) 2015-

Roster and Logistics Coordinator Houston Area Recruiters Network 2012-2013

Developed a new summer College Readiness program, aimed at serving low-income and first generation
Houston area students and families to help them prepare for the college search
Manage the membership roster and school district coordination for the regional association

Committee Member Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling 2012-2013

Serve on the Strategic Planning committee, evaluating the organizations goals and progress

Committee Member Great Plains Assoc. for College Admissions Counseling 2009-2011
Maintained full responsibility for the on-site logistics of this annual admissions conference

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Mentor Camp College 2012
Served as a mentor and group leader for 25 Texas high school students, guiding them through the college
admissions process during this 4 day retreat
Reviewed and critiqued admissions applications, resumes and essays for 50+ students

Staff Advisor Dance Marathon 2009-2010

Planned monthly leadership development seminars for 100 student members
Organized multiple fundraising events for Childrens Miracle Network

SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY
Slate CRM Excellent Proficiency
Russian Language Working Proficiency
Spanish Language Elementary Proficiency
Certificate Responsible Conduct of Research October 2015
CONFERENCES
National Association for College Admissions Counseling, September 2014, October 2015
Overseas Association for College Admissions Counseling, July 2015
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling, April 2014
Guiding the Way to Inclusion NACAC Conference, July 2012
Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling, April 2012
Great Plains Association for College Admissions Counseling, April 2010, April 2011

AWARDS AND HONORS

Certification in Russian Language; St. Petersburg State University; St. Petersburg, Russia, July 2005
Phi Beta Kappa Initiate, May 2009
Educational Certificates in Service Learning, Global Awareness, May 2009
ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education & Leadership) Male Winner, Senior Class of 2009
Rusty Leffel Concerned Student Chancellors Award, May 2009