Mission Admissions

Jeremy Tiers

Welcome to Mission Admissions with Jeremy Tiers — a show that features candid conversations with industry leaders and difference makers that will help Higher Ed become better recruiters, communicators, and managers. Too many admissions counselors, leaders, and enrollment marketers limit themselves by only looking for professional and personal development in their particular space. In this podcast, you can expect helpful advice, tips, and strategies to improve things like customer service, communication, building relationships, marketing, and leadership from all kinds of industry leaders and difference makers in other spaces.

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Top 10 Mission Admissions Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mission Admissions episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mission Admissions for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mission Admissions episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep. 30: Creating And Developing A Team Of Student Content Creators

Mission Admissions

11/28/23 • 35 min

In this episode, Jeremy has an in-depth conversation with Andy Murphy of Siena College about their team of student marketing interns, and the impact they have on enrollment strategies. Andy also shares what teaching classes to college students has taught him about communicating with Gen Z, why data is so important, and why their team works hard to create FOMO. Key takeaways include:

1:31 - Communicating with Gen Z and one of their biggest fears

6:20 - A day in the life of a student marketing intern

13:10 - Good content is backed by good data

24:05 - The #1 thing most colleges need to do more of that will help increase their yield

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

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Ep. 36: Developing And Retaining Your Staff, Plus The Power Of Mindset

Mission Admissions

02/27/24 • 36 min

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 engaged

08:14 - The importance of mindset when it comes to change

13:00 - Ways to effectively deal with burnout

17:58 - Building blocks for creating a positive office culture

21:52 - Providing professional development and helping your staff overcome their fears

30:14 - Dealing with isolation as a senior leader

Guest Name: Sacha Thieme, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admissions, Indiana University

Guest 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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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep. 53: Creating Memorable And Immersive College Visit Experiences

Mission Admissions

12/03/24 • 40 min

In this episode, Jeremy and Dr. Matt McLendon from the University of Alabama talk about their new, state-of-the-art welcome center, and how the Crimson Tide works hard to create a memorable and immersive visit experience for prospective students and families.

Guest Name: Dr. Matt McLendon, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Enrollment Management at The University of Alabama

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mclendon/

Guest Bio: Dr. Matthew B. McLendon leads the University of Alabama’s enrollment efforts, providing strategic leadership for enrollment planning, implementation and assessment. He also has fiscal responsibility for all facets of enrollment management. During Matt’s time at UA the university has seen a continued increase in enrollment, setting a new enrollment record of 40,486 students enrolled in fall 2024.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep. 52: Leadership Lessons And Ideas From A Middle Manager

Mission Admissions

11/19/24 • 43 min

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with higher ed middle manager Stephanie Dickerson to talk about a wide-range of leadership topics including empathy, developing your leadership style, accountability, self-care, and organization.

Guest Name: Stephanie Dickerson, Associate Director of Admission, University of Louisville

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-dickerson-m-a-a816779a/

Guest Bio: Stephanie Dickerson is currently in her eighth recruitment cycle with UofL. She began her career there in 2017 as an Admissions Counselor and progressed into a Senior Admissions Counselor role, then the Coordinator of the Dual Credit Program & AP Summer Institute, and now her current role as Associate Director. Stephanie’s responsibilities include the oversight of the first-time freshman recruiters, management of admissions scholarship programs and developing recruitment strategy for attracting diverse students. She also happens to be the current President of the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep. 50: Winning The Customer Service Game

Mission Admissions

10/22/24 • 29 min

In this episode, Jeremy talks with hospitality expert and former Vice President of Hospitality VIP Marketing and Lifestyle VIP Services for Caesars Entertainment, Pasquale Romano Jr. They discuss the most underrated aspect of customer service, the role that empathy plays in relationship building, why a good employee experience is essential, the importance of constantly auditing the consumer experience, and more!

Guests Name: Pasquale Romano Jr., Hospitality Expert & Accounts Manager, UrVenue

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasquale-romano-jr/

Guest Bio: A seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in Las Vegas, working with renowned hotels and nightlife/daylife concepts, Pasquale is a firm believer in leading by example and cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation. Beginning in 2005 he worked his way up the ladder at Palms Casino Resort, eventually becoming their Director of VIP Services. Three years later he moved over to Caesars Entertainment and spent 6 years as their Vice President of Hospitality VIP Marketing and Lifestyle VIP Services. At one point Las Vegas Weekly voted Pasquale #8 of the 53 things Las Vegas should be thankful for. Currently he’s an advisor for UrVenue the leading hospitality technology solution working with well-known hospitality brands like Tao Group, Groot Hospitality, and Wynn Nightlife.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep 33: AI, Dealing With Change, And Mission-Fit Storytelling

Mission Admissions

01/16/24 • 32 min

In this episode, Bart Caylor joins Jeremy for a conversation on each of those things, as well as time management and the recruitment of first-generation students. You’ll hear about:

5:47 - The importance of experimenting with AI

7:35 - Using AI effectively is all in the prompt

12:31 - Bart’s big prediction for 2024

14:25 - Mission-fit storytelling and marketing

22:50 - Ways to help more first-generation students

27:29 - The biggest communication skill most young professionals need to improve

Guest Name: Bart Caylor, Founder and President, Caylor Solutions

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartcaylor/

Guest Bio: Before founding Caylor Solutions, Bart spent over two decades as a marketing consultant for higher education clients as well as global brands like AT&T, Motorola, RCA, Roche, and GE. His goal is to partner with his clients to provide them expertise and solutions facing the challenges of the ever-changing marketing and communication landscape.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep. 54: Advice On Being Confident And Growing As A Gen Z Young Professional

Mission Admissions

12/17/24 • 35 min

In this episode, newly elected 26 year old South Dakota State Senator Amber Hulse shares her thoughts on self awareness, gaining confidence, the importance of mindset and daily habits, as well as other things that have helped her grow and experience success as a young professional.

Guest Name: Amber Hulse

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-hulse/

Guest Bio: Amber Hulse is a rising leader and lawyer who recently became one of the nation’s youngest legislators when she was elected to the South Dakota State Senate at age 26. Originally from Hot Springs, South Dakota, Amber graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Dakota, and went on to receive her law degree from Georgetown Law this past spring. Amber’s dedication to public service extends beyond her legal career, having been named Miss South Dakota 2019 and Miss South Dakota USA 2023. Currently, Amber is an associate at Dhillon Law Group, the law firm of renowned lawyer Harmeet Dhillon.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep 34: Growing As A Leader And Career Advancement Advice

Mission Admissions

01/30/24 • 39 min

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 possess

13:12 - Fostering leadership with rising stars

17:10 - Staff retention issues facing Higher Ed (and what needs to change)

23:14 - How senior leaders can advocate to their Provost or President

26:24 - Career progression to the senior levels

32:22 - Something most leaders struggle with, and something they need to do more of

Guest 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.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep. 32: Keys To Communicating Better In The Workplace

Mission Admissions

01/02/24 • 34 min

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Jeanne Brett, Professor Emerita of Management & Organizations at Northwestern University, and an expert on the topics of multicultural teams, managing workplace conflict, and negotiation. You’ll hear about:

1:25 - What it means to be part of a multicultural team

10:31 - How leaders can prevent differences from causing conflict

16:45 - The role of trust in negotiation

25:35 - Using AI to help with negotiation training

29:08 - Other skills that good negotiators possess

Today's Guest:

Jeanne Brett, Professor Emerita of Management & Organizations, Northwestern University

Jeanne Brett is the DeWitt W. Buchanan, Jr. Distinguished Professor Emerita of Dispute Resolution and Organizations for the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Brett is a negotiation scholar and educator. Her award-winning book, Negotiation Globally, now in its 3rd edition, was recently joined in 2022 by Searching for Trust in the Global Economy written with Tyree Mitchell. Her current research projects engage AI to understand how negotiators use strategy.

Brett initiated Kellogg’s negotiation course in 1981 and has taught negotiations all over the world. She is also currently the president of the nonprofit, Negotiation and Team Resources, where she hosts monthly conversations to introduce negotiation educators to the latest research and teaching materials.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Ep. 55: Listen To This If You Want To Be A Better Leader In 2025

Mission Admissions

12/31/24 • 43 min

In this episode, Jeremy and Ken Anselment talk through a variety of common situations that many leaders face each year - including retaining staff, micromanaging, giving constructive criticism, and navigating the transition from being a colleague to being someone’s boss. They also unpack why so many leaders continue to deal with imposter syndrome.

Guest Name: Ken Anselment, Vice President for Enrollment Management, RHB

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenanselment/

Guest Bio: Ken Anselment is Vice President for Enrollment Management at RHB, a division of Strata Information Group. He joined RHB in May 2022 after serving as the Vice President for Enrollment at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he worked for 18 years. Ken’s background in higher ed enrollment spans nearly three decades, beginning at his alma mater, Marquette University. He’s also the host of The Admissions Leadership Podcast, and recently self published a book titled ‘Climbing the Admissions Leadership Peak: Lessons from the ALP.’

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About 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!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

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How many episodes does Mission Admissions have?

Mission Admissions currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does Mission Admissions cover?

The podcast is about Higher Education, Marketing, University, College, Podcasts, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Mission Admissions?

The episode title 'Ep 33: AI, Dealing With Change, And Mission-Fit Storytelling' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mission Admissions?

The average episode length on Mission Admissions is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mission Admissions released?

Episodes of Mission Admissions are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Mission Admissions?

The first episode of Mission Admissions was released on May 13, 2022.

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