Wendy Elliott-Pyle
Tamaqua
Summary
Program manager and advisor with expertise in project management, data analysis, and curriculum development. Demonstrated success in implementing recruitment strategies and improving program effectiveness through strategic direction and relationship building.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager II
Drexel University, School of Education
Philadelphia
10.2005 - Current
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to implement grants, scholarships, and partner programs, maintains reporting records and oversees recruitment initiatives, advising, and program management.
- Hired, developed training materials, trained and managed UG & Graduate Teacher Education, and EdD advising teams.
- Identify, test, design & improve processes, procedures and practices of advising, assessment, retention, articulation, transfer evaluation, program management & recruitment practices for all UG & GR Teacher Certification programs.
- Conducts regular meetings with Teacher Ed students and team members to monitor student progress and academic standing, addressing issues related to Teacher Ed Candidacy and field placement.
- Reviews and maintains accurate course & catalog updates, program documents, plans and enrollment projections, retention data collection, recruitment and orientation materials for UG & Graduate certification programs.
- Design, collect, maintain and evaluate student surveys, retention data spreadsheets, budgets and program effectiveness through feedback and data analysis and report outcomes to all stakeholders.
- Facilitates training sessions for internal staff and stakeholders on educational, certification, and reporting technologies to enhance understanding and usage.
Director of Admissions
Moore College of Art & Design
Philadelphia
2002 - 2024
- Developed and implemented recruitment and enrollment management strategy to enhance student diversity and institutional goals.
- Directed admissions strategy to attract diverse student populations.
- Managed recruitment events to engage prospective students and families.
- Developed relationships with high schools and Community Colleges to enhance outreach efforts, conducted presentations and portfolio reviews at school visits and National Portfolio Days.
- Analyzed admissions data to identify trends and improve processes.
- Supervised admissions team, providing training and support for staff development.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline application review processes.
- Communicated admission policies clearly to prospective students and stakeholders.
- Mobilized communication with other departments in support of enrollment and organized admissions events, registration, information sessions and classroom shadowing.
- Managed annual admissions budget to effectively allocate resources and support recruitment initiatives aligned with institutional objectives.
- Reviewed academic transcripts from previous institutions for transfer credit evaluation.
- Cultivated relationships with alumni networks for development purposes.
- Coordinated college fairs and events to increase visibility of the school's programs and engage prospective students.
- Prepared reports on enrollment trends to inform institutional planning decisions.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay current with trends in higher education admissions practices.
- Assessed applications, conducted interviews, and evaluated credentials to determine eligibility for admission.
- Maintained accurate records of all applicant information and documents.
- Collaborated with faculty members in developing admission criteria for various academic programs.
- Monitored progress of admitted students throughout their enrollment process.
- Developed and implemented strategies for recruitment and admissions of new students.
Part-time Adjunct Instructor
Drexel University, School of Education
Philadelphia
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Delivered Education Core Pedagogy, Expressive Arts, and Freshman Seminar courses for pre-service PK4 teachers, fostering foundational teaching skills and creative expression.
- Developed engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student learning.
- Evaluated student performance through exams and assignments.
Admissions Application Specialist
Drexel e-Learning
Philadelphia
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Assisted prospective students with application inquiries and provided necessary documentation guidance.
- Coordinated communication between departments, improving admission workflows and facilitating timely information sharing.
- Partnered with academic advisors to assess student eligibility for programs and courses, ensuring appropriate placements.
- Maintained accurate applicant records in the admissions database and updated information regularly.
- Resolved any issues related to the admission process in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of admissions data and statistics.
- Created marketing materials to promote academic programs, increasing visibility and engagement with prospective students.
- Provided technical support for e-learning applications and tools.
Associate Director, Center of Professional Develop
Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia
1998 - 2002
- Led curriculum development initiatives that expanded educational programs and offerings, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the organization including personnel management, program development and implementation.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to create community engagement projects that enriched student experiences and fostered collaboration.
- Facilitated and taught workshops to promote professional development among High School Art Teachers, high school students and college freshmen. Developed courses and taught courses for Young Artist Workshop, Summer Fine Arts Institute, and Adult courses for Life Long Learning programs.
- Oversaw student advising processes to ensure academic success and engagement.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection from students and staff.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes, procedures, systems and services.
Education
Graduate Coursework - Creativity And Innovation
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PAPost-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification -
Moore College of Art And Design
Philadelphia05-2010
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Metals
Moore College of Art And Design
Philadelphia05-1984
Skills
- Project management
- Program evaluation
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Operations management
- Curriculum development
- Training facilitation
- Team leadership
- Change management
- Strategic direction
- Relationship building
- Team training
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Detail orientation
- MS Office applications
- Electronic communication systems
- Recruitment strategy
Certification
PA Instructional I Certification in Art Education K-12
Timeline
Part-time Adjunct Instructor
Drexel University, School of Education
04.2011 - 09.2013
Program Manager II
Drexel University, School of Education
10.2005 - Current
Admissions Application Specialist
Drexel e-Learning
09.2004 - 10.2005
Director of Admissions
Moore College of Art & Design
2002 - 2024
Associate Director, Center of Professional Develop
Moore College of Art and Design
1998 - 2002
Graduate Coursework - Creativity And Innovation
Drexel University
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification -
Moore College of Art And Design
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Metals
Moore College of Art And Design