John Jones

Experienced professional with expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating strategies to enhance the recruitment, orientation, learning and development of diverse groups. Skilled in brand ambassadorship, managing relations with internal and external stakeholders and leveraging technology to streamline processes, reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Work experiens

University of South Carolina

• Managing Director, Professional MBA Program

UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business

• Associate Director of Graduate Student Services

Managed the enrollment and engagement of students for the Belk College MBA program and 3 graduate business certificates. Cultivated relationships with alumni, companies, community organizations and professional associations to establish pipelines of diverse and high-potential adult learners.

University of South Carolina - Lancaster Campus

• Director of Enrollment Management

Led enrollment services for the Lancaster campus of the University of South Carolina, a unit that performed the functions of student recruitment and admissions, academic registration and the maintenance of student records and data. Developed and executed recruitment strategies to engage prospective students and key influencers through on-campus recruitment functions, community events and school visits, which yielded a 6% increase in total enrollment.

University of Arkansas

• Director, Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education

Managed all programs and operations of the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education, an academic and cultural support center devoted to devising and implementing initiatives for the purpose of enhancing the recruitment, retention and degree completion of underrepresented students and promoting an inclusive learning environment.

• Coordinator of Traditional Commuter Programs

Served a liaison between the campus, community and private housing vendors to ensure the availability of affordable and suitable housing options for commuter students. Provided students with resources and support to facilitate a successful campus to community transition and encourage responsible citizenship.

• Graduate Assistant, Center for Community Engagement

Worked with nonprofit organizations to provide volunteer opportunities and encourage the active engagement of students in their local community and beyond.

Pinnacle Foods

• Engineering Intern

Drafted and revised capital project proposals for the engineering department, served as project manager for over $300,000 in capital improvement projects and performed the 2010 capital equipment audit for the Fayetteville plant.

Lockheed Martin

• Manufacturing Engineering Intern (HIMARS Program)

Researched ways to improve operational efficiency and submitted procurement proposals to acquire necessary parts. Analyzed production processes generating defects and identified corrective action to resolve the issues.

Education

• University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Master of Education (M.Ed.) Higher Education
• University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering