Gabriella Slaymaker

Admissions & Student Services

Higher education admissions and student services professional experienced in online and campus-based universities. Guides students from inquiry through enrollment and the transition into coursework, with strengths in advising, recruitment, staff training, and accurate documentation.

Professional experience

Admissions Specialist

Jan 2025 - Present

University of Arizona Global Campus

  • Advise prospective adult learners, assess their educational goals, and identify online degree programs aligned with their needs.
  • Guide applicants from inquiry through enrollment with timely outreach by phone, email, text, and live chat.
  • Explain program requirements, accreditation, tuition, technology expectations, and enrollment procedures to support informed decisions.
  • Guide applications and onboarding, coordinate support teams to address enrollment barriers, and assist students through the transition into their first course.
  • Maintain accurate applicant records and follow institutional procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.

Residential Operations Coordinator

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

Concordia University Texas · Austin, TX

  • Oversaw residence hall operations, including front desk services, student concerns, community programming, and disciplinary follow-up.
  • Maintained incident reports, facilities records, and operational documentation; contributed to recruitment, interviews, and hiring decisions.

Admissions Specialist

Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

Concordia University Texas · Austin, TX

  • Guided prospective students and families from inquiry through enrollment, including admissions, housing, and financial aid.
  • Supervised and trained junior admissions counselors, coordinating daily responsibilities and prospective student engagement.
  • Planned and supported recruitment events and financial aid information sessions, including FAFSA 101 and Be a Tornado Day.

Residential Assistant

Aug 2017 - May 2018

Concordia University Texas · Austin, TX

  • Supported housing assignments, summer conferences, and move-in preparation; organized monthly programs on student well-being and academic engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English

Concordia University Texas

December 2019

GPA: 3.61

Skills & competencies

Admissions & enrollment

  • Prospective student recruitment
  • Needs assessment
  • Inquiry-to-enrollment support
  • Application follow-up
  • Student onboarding
  • Degree program guidance

Student services & operations

  • Student persistence
  • Records management
  • Institutional compliance
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Recruitment events
  • Interdepartmental coordination
  • Residential operations

Honors

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