Emily Heaney
Boston
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate high school college counselor with extensive experience in guiding students through the college admissions process. Skilled in providing personalized counseling, assisting with application strategies, and supporting students in identifying academic and career goals. Special interest in students with learning disabilities and other underrepresented communities, offering tailored support to help them navigate educational pathways and achieve success in higher education. Proven track record in building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational professionals, advocating for student success, and facilitating access to resources that foster academic achievement and personal growth. Committed to empowering students to pursue higher education opportunities that align with their unique strengths and aspirations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Counselor
Brooke High School
09.2022 - Current
- Assist all students and families through their post secondary planning.
- Assist seniors with their college application and financial aid process.
- Maintain strong connections with students to ensure comfortability and trust.
- Maintaining strong professional relationships with college and workforce representatives.
- Planned and hosted the Boston Area Charter School Consortium College and Career Fair where over 90 colleges and organizations were represented with over 900 students in attendance.
- Review and edit personal statements and other writing supplements.
- Assist underclassmen with applying to summer enrichment programs.
- Coordinate student visits to college campuses and trade programs to maximize exposure to different post secondary options.
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment/Admissions Counselor
Boston College Carroll School of Management
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Responsible for recruiting prospective graduate students seeking a MBA, MSF, MSA degree.
- Evaluated applications and rendered decisions with the admissions team.
- Hosted information sessions, open houses, and events to recruit and yield graduate students.
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Emmanuel College
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Earned a promotion to Senior Assistant Director.
- Duties included:
- Responsible recruiting transfer students and evaluating their admissions applications.
- Acted as the admissions liaison for the Honors program by assisting with the selection of students hosting events for those admitted.
- Trained new hires and provided mentorship to those new to the team.
- Responsible for representing the Emmanuel College Admissions Office at events throughout New England (CT, NH, and MA-Cape Cod and the Islands), Pennsylvania and Florida.
- Cultivated ongoing working relationships with prospective students, their parents and their guidance school counselors, serving as the point of contact for my respective regions.
- Evaluated student applications and rendered admissions decisions.
- Interviewed prospective students.
- Organized admissions events such as Interview Days, Open Houses, and Admitted Students Days, both on and off campus.
- Communicated with students and their families throughout their admissions process via email, phone, Zoom, and in person.
- Stayed current on admissions trends, standardized testing (SAT, PSAT, ACT, TOEFL, etc.) data, financial aid trends (FAFSA, CSS profile), and other higher education information necessary to yield students.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Emmanuel College
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Responsible for representing the Emmanuel College Admissions Office at events throughout New England (CT, NH, and MA-Cape Cod and the Islands), Pennsylvania and Florida.
- Cultivated ongoing working relationships with prospective students, their parents and their guidance school counselors, serving as the point of contact for my respective regions.
- Evaluated student applications and rendered admissions decisions.
- Interviewed prospective students.
- Organized admissions events such as Interview Days, Open Houses, and Admitted Students Days, both on and off campus.
- Communicated with students and their families throughout their admissions process via email, phone, Zoom, and in person.
- Stayed current on admissions trends, standardized testing (SAT, PSAT, ACT, TOEFL, etc.) data, financial aid trends (FAFSA, CSS profile), and other higher education information necessary to yield students.
Administrative Assistant
Robert P. Saro & Company
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Managed scheduling for the office.
- Answered incoming phone calls.
- Handled confidential tax information.
- Engaged with clients as their first point of contact when they came in for their appointments.
Temporary Admissions Representative
Emmanuel College
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Visited at high schools throughout New England for recruitment.
- Managed a busy travel schedule that required me to be on the road for weeks at a time.
- Evaluated applications for prospective first year students.
- Interviewed prospective students.
- Participated in the Open Houses in an effort to encourage students to apply.
Student Worker
Emmanuel College Admissions Office
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed confidential information through mail, email, and in person.
- Entered crucial data into the system.
- Scheduled interviews and tours for prospective students.
- Interacted with prospective students and their families at admissions events and/or day to day office visits.
- Filed paperwork, assembled admissions letters and information packets, and kept the office organized.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media And Cultural Studies
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2015
Skills
- College admissions
- Financial aid
- Application evaluation
- Personal statement review
- FAFSA/CSS Profile
- Common Application
- Naviance/Scoir
- Google Suite
- Slateorg
Volunteering And Extra Curricular Interests
- Member of National Association for College Admission Counseling
- Member of New England Association for College Admissions Counseling
Certification
Certificate in College Counseling, University of California San Diego: Extension, March 2021.
Timeline
College Counselor
Brooke High School
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment/Admissions Counselor
Boston College Carroll School of Management
01.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Emmanuel College
12.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Director of Admissions
Emmanuel College
08.2016 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
Robert P. Saro & Company
02.2016 - 05.2016
Temporary Admissions Representative
Emmanuel College
09.2015 - 12.2015
Student Worker
Emmanuel College Admissions Office
09.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Education
Emmanuel College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media And Cultural Studies
Emmanuel College
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