Joe Petrizzi

Experience

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  College of William and Mary

  Feb 2009 - May 2010

  Sports Broadcaster

  Broadcasted color commentary for William & Mary baseball games on Tribe Radio

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  UNC Department of Housing and Residential Education

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Resident Advisor
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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Admissions Representative

  Conduct information sessions and counsel prospective applicants and parents on University departments, financial assistance programs, and admissions requirements Represent the University at more than 80 college fairs during 12 weeks of travel across diverse communitiesCoordinate and staff Carolina 101, a program to give highly qualified prospective students an in-depth look at the University Provide personal guidance and recruitment to small groups for accepted student eventsCreate interest-specific itineraries for students to personally tailor their visit to campus Design a lecture on the history of the University to be presented to staff and students to better the office’s ability convey the rich tradition and prestige of UNCCompile data from campus visit surveys and present it to staff in order to identify trends in visitor opinions and ways to improve the visit experienceConvey spirit and love for UNC by teaching cheers and lead pep rallies for recruitment events Show less

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  Elon University

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2019

  Direct admissions program for transfers and special populationsSteward prospective students and families throughout the entire admissions processSupervise, hire, and train counseling staff in recruitment, presentation skills, and application readingConsult with University Communications and the Director of Marketing in developing promotional materialsCall students in assigned territories after requests for information, submitting their applications, and admissionProvide information about Elon's academic and social culture in admissions presentationsCoordinate and staff admitted student event, Rising Phoenix WeekendDevelop specific information presentation and tour for prospective transfersRepresent Elon at over 300 events and personal meetings in North Carolina, New England, and multiple other areas Show less Manage territory of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island comprising 20% of the student body >Represent Elon at over 120 events during the fall travel season >Read applications and admit students from this territory >Build rapport with schools in the territory and keep them up-to-date on Elon's progress >Serve as first point of contact for all students, parents, and counselors in all 3 statesProvide information about Elon's academic and social culture in admissions presentationsAssist in the planning of admitted student event, Rising Phoenix Weekend Show less Manage territory of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island which makes up 20% of the student body >Represent Elon at over 120 events during the fall travel season >Read applications and admit students from this territory >Build rapport with schools in the territory and keep them up-to-date on Elon's progress >Serve as first point of contact for all students, parents, and counselors in all 3 statesProvide information about Elon's academic and social culture in admissions presentationsAssist in the planning of admitted student event, Rising Phoenix Weekend Show less

  • Associate Director Of Admissions

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Admissions Counselor

    Aug 2015 - May 2016
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  UNC General Alumni Association

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

  Coordinator of Outreach for Alumni, Clubs and Families

  Serve as main representative for UNC and the General Alumni Association to regional alumni clubsCreate Downtown Chapel Hill: Then, Now and Always program to solicit alumni support for businesses during the pandemicLead fundraising efforts for alumni club scholarshipsRecruit and manage volunteers as alumni club leadersTravel to attend regional events and connect alumni to the UniversityPromote membership in the General Alumni AssociationAssist regional clubs in planning and promoting eventsUpdate broadcast emails and event pages for all alumni clubsCreate and maintain event registration formsComplete reports for alumni outreach and eventsManage budgets for clubs and outreach programs Show less

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Assistant Director of Scholarship Giving

  Cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of UNC to build a pipeline of sustained philanthropic support to need-based scholarships at the UniversityServe as leadership annual giving officer to identify and solicit leadership gifts for need-based scholarshipsTravel to cultivate new and upgraded giving to need-based scholarships within the Campaign for CarolinaLaunch scholarship’s first comprehensive annual giving programCreate annual giving marketing piece to increase number of gifts and to upgrade current donorsServe on Inclusion Council Education and Training Subcommittee Show less

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  UNC School of Social Work

  May 2023 - now

  Associate Director of Development

  Develop and cultivate enduring relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners to build a pipeline of sustained major philanthropic support that advances the mission of the UNC School of Social Work and strengthens its impact across North Carolina and beyond.Partner and travel with the School’s Dean, faculty, and program leaders to secure expendable and endowed funding for scholarships, student aid, faculty research, workforce development initiatives, and unrestricted funds.Enhance board engagement by implementing strategies to strengthen relationships with advisory board members, increase their involvement in the School’s mission, and align their efforts with strategic fundraising priorities.Travel frequently to meet with alumni, supporters, and community stakeholders in key regions, identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support to achieve the School’s campaign and funding priorities.Successfully articulate the School’s needs, ambitions, and priorities—along with the Dean’s vision and signature initiatives—in meetings with alumni, donors, volunteers, and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the broader mission of UNC. Show less