Cara Baker

Cara Baker

Graduate Recruiter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director of Graduate Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

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    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Education - MEd
    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      2004 - 2009
      Bachelor’s Degree English
  • Experience

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      Apr 2010 - Sept 2012
      Graduate Recruiter

      Served as a Graduate Recruiter for the Graduate School at UTSA.Counseled prospective students on graduate programs daily Conducted marketing presentations on graduate programs.Assisted with the preparation of The Graduate School’s Graduate Fair – Fall 2010 & 2011Assisted new applicants through the enrollment process.Assisted with updating and editing UTSA’s Graduate School website and Graduate Newsletter.

    • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA)

      Sept 2012 - Mar 2014
      Recruiter for the School of Nursing

      Served as a Recruiter for the School of Nursing.Recruited for the bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, and certificate programs within the School of Nursing. Handled all of the internal scholarships for the nursing school.Communicated with current nursing students regarding current funding opportunities, upcoming events, and required functions.Assisted new applicants through the enrollment process.

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      Mar 2014 - now

      Serve as a Graduate Advisor for the Graduate College of Business at UTSA. Oversee individual educational goals and help each student stay on track with their degree plan.Provide course registration assistance to students. Advise current and prospective students on degree-specific programs and procedures. Create current student degree plans and portfolios. Monitor course load of students and intervene with at-risk individuals. Conduct degree audits at the end of each semester to determine a student’s eligibility to graduate. Show less

      • Associate Director of Graduate Studies

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Assistant Director of Recruitment and Strategic Initiatives

        Mar 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Senior Student Development Specialist

        Mar 2014 - Mar 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cara Baker
      Outstanding Graduate Program Coordinator Award UTSA The Graduate School Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Cara Baker
      The College of Business Extra Mile Award The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Cara Baker
      The Dean's Excellence Award The College of Business May 2016 The Dean's Staff Award is presented to faculty and staff nominated for their outstanding contributions to the college.