J. Pearl Darson, MBE

J. Pearl Darson, MBE

Project Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Strategy & Development

  • Education

    • New England College of Business and Finance

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Science (M.S.) Business Ethics and Compliance
    • Wilberforce University

      2000 - 2005
      BA Music (Voice)
  • Experience

    • WU NNSA

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
      Project Manager

      Instrumental in the design and implementation of the marketing plan for internships and summer programs, project management.

    • TheFaithCenter Day Camp

      May 2004 - Aug 2004
      Project Coordinator

      Created and administered a curricula on character development;Organized various activities to stimulate the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of youth with behavioral disabilities;Monitored student progress and development; and Exceeded state and local requirements for safety.

    • Wilberforce University

      Oct 2004 - Jul 2008

      Increased total enrollment by 42% year over year Fall 2007;New Hire Training/DevelopmentDeveloped a targeted recruitment plan (Music Program and Midwest Region);Developed and implemented Student Ambassador Program to increase visibility in key markets, leading to 2 new recruitment territories;Oversaw Project Management of Grants and Gifts for Admissions and Music;Fostered positive parent, community, and student relationships which led to an increase in first-year students' parent involvement by 20%;Promoted from Admissions Counselor to Enrollment Management Officer after one admissions cycle; andNamed Top Recruiter 2005-2008. Show less

      • Enrollment Management Officer

        Jan 2005 - Jul 2008
      • Assistant to Ray Charles Distinguished Chair of Music

        Oct 2004 - Jul 2008
    • Paul Quinn College

      Jul 2008 - Jan 2010
      Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

      Led a team to stabilize enrollment for a struggling College through training and development; Increased applicant pool by 400% year over year, Fall 2007-Fall 2008.

    • Corinthian Colleges

      Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
      Admissions Management

      Manage a team of 24 Admissions Representatives to meet or exceed institutional goals for enrollment, compliance, and quality assurance.

    • Academic Partnerships

      Nov 2010 - Jan 2015

      Oversee enrollment in Online Degree Programs for State UniversitiesManage a team of 15 Enrollment Specialists to exceed enrollment goalsProject ManagementCoaching/TrainingCompliancePartner Integration Forecasting/Budget ManagementProcess ImprovementLead Management Assist Enrollment Manager in Daily TasksEnroll Students for Online Undergraduate and Graduate Degree ProgramsCoaching and Training

      • Enrollment Manager

        Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
      • Team Lead-Enrollment Services

        Nov 2010 - Mar 2013
    • New England College of Business and Finance (A division of Academic Partnerships)

      Nov 2010 - May 2012
      Advisor, Graduate Studies

      Advise Graduate students on program fit, academic preparedness, and professional goals. New Hire Training and Coaching.

    • Academic Partnerships

      Sept 2015 - May 2017
      Assistant Director-Partner Projects

      Enterprise Project ManagementInternational Project Management

    • Graduation Alliance

      Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
      Program Manager
    • Academic Partnerships

      May 2018 - Jul 2021
      Operations Account Manager-East Region
    • Noodle

      Jul 2021 - Mar 2024
      • Managing Director, University Engagement

        Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
      • Director Of Operations

        Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
    • Archer Education

      Mar 2024 - now
      Director, Strategy and Development
  • Licenses & Certifications