Katie Carpenter

Katie Carpenter

Admissions Counselor

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  • About me

    Coordinator, Counseling & Outreach for Department of Student Financial Assistance at Western Kentucky University

  • Education

    • Campbellsville University

      2011 - 2011
      M.B.A. Mathematics
    • Campbellsville University

      2005 - 2009
      B.S. Mathematics summa cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Chi, Marching Band

  • Experience

    • Campbellsville University

      May 2009 - Jul 2015
      Admissions Counselor

      - Managed a recruiting area of 64 Kentucky counties, working one on one with hundreds of students to obtain required documentation throughout the admission process- Developed and maintained positive relations with prospective students, families, and guidance counselors- Recruited students to attend the university by seeking quality applicants- Administered follow-up strategies to further develop the interest of potential students- Utilized a variety of tools, including social media to interact with and engage interested students- Attended many regional events as a representative of the university for recruiting and promotional purposes- Planned and implemented student recruitment programs and related activities- Counseled students and families on admission regulations, financial aid qualifications, and class scheduling - Scheduled, coordinated, and carried out campus visits (individual and group events) including tours, presentations, and other appointments- Facilitated registration for all campus recruiting events, including check-in lists, nametags, and host-matching- Led event-planning team to coordinate Central Kentucky Scholars’ Day (annual recruiting event)- Managed travel and budget resources for assigned geographical area- Supervised and mentored student interns Show less

    • Western Kentucky University

      Feb 2017 - now
      • Coordinator, Counseling & Outreach

        Jan 2021 - now
      • Financial Aid Counselor

        Feb 2017 - Jan 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR & First Aid

    • Student Eligibility Credential

      National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
      Jul 2020
    • Needs Analysis Credential

      National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
      May 2017
    • Professional Judgement Credential

      National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
      Jul 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katie Carpenter
      Mathematics Award Math Department May 2009
    • Awarded to Katie Carpenter
      Staff Leadership Institute participant -