Erica Lay

Experience

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  Indiana Institute of Technology

  Sept 2010 - May 2013

  Peer Tutor

  I helped students in the areas of math, biology, psychology and more.

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  Camp Red Cedar

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Camp Counselor

  -Worked with adults and children with disabilities ranging from mild to severe-Disabilities included down syndrome, autism, and traumatic brain injuries-Assisted with daily activities such as arts and crafts, sports, music, swimming, karate, and others-Administered medications-Took notes of daily activities that were used for monthly reports

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  Ferraro Behavior Services

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Recreational Therapist Intern

  -Completed internship hours for degree-Planned daily activities for each client keeping client goals and objectives in mind-Created goals and objectives for each client-Completed weekly/monthly/annual reports for clients-Planned and implemented company summer end bowling event

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  Camp Red Cedar

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Activities Coordinator

  • Developed activity programs for a variety of disabilities.• Collected community donations for silent auction fundraiser.• Facilitated activity programs for clients.• Provided appropriate adaptations for activities for clients with limitations.• Composed ad submitted monthly reports for clients on the waiver.• Worked as a camp counselor in the summer of 2011 with similar job duties

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  Indiana Institute of Technology

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2018

  Currently manage recruitment area of Fort Wayne Community schools. Assist families throughout the admissions process, along with financial aid and billing processes. Coordinate distance registration process for students who live far from campus. Coordinate walk-in registrations that are not during a registration event on campus. Previous territory management of southwest Indiana, all states to the west of the Mississippi, and all southern states. Planned recruitment trips to Texas and California. Assisted with campus visits and campus events for prospective students and their families.Currently work as the Early Start Coordinator. Assist students who wish to take college credits while still in high school. Serve as an academic advisor for these students and advise them on choosing classes that will help them fulfill high school credits along with college credits for their future degree program. Show less

  • Admissions Counselor/Early Start Coordinator

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Associate Admissions Counselor

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Recruitment Assistant

    Feb 2014 - May 2014
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  Indiana Tech

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2024

  Assistant Director Of Admissions

  • Promoted three times for demonstrating leadership throughout the time at Indiana Tech• Primary responsibility is recruiting new undergrad students from Adams, Allen, Huntington, Kosciusko, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.• Enrollment goal of 80 total students, including 50 non-athlete students per year.• Serve as a liaison between multiple offices across campus to aid in the admissions process.• Review/process all applications within my specific territory.• Present to students at local high schools.• Interviewing candidates for open positions• Training and mentoring new employees.• Manage data assistant and student employees.• Coordinator for the dual enrollment Early Start Program • Register all Early Start students (approximately 250 students per semester)• Develop and improve high school partnerships for dual enrollment program.• Aid in creating and implementing all policies and procedures within the admissions office.• Aid in planning and implementing all prospective student visits and events.• Aid in reviewing an editing all printed and electronic admissions communication Show less

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  Indiana Institute of Technology

  Jul 2024 - now

  Associate Director of Admissions

  Promoted to Associate Director of Admissions. All previous job duties retained