Darius Bradley
Huntersville
Summary
Forward-thinking Assistant Director generates high-quality work. Leverages tenacious approach and strong attention to detail to drive success. Service-oriented and performance-driven with excellent organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment – Transfer & First-Year Students
UNC Greensboro
Charlotte
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Guide high school and community college students through applications, financial aid, scholarships, housing, orientation, and enrollment.
- Improve application completion through targeted outreach and data-driven follow-ups.
- Provide advising for first‑generation and low-income students, simplifying complex processes.
- Facilitate workshops and 1:1 advising on selective admissions preparation.
- Collaborate with departments to remove enrollment barriers and support persistence.
- Managed program development and implementation for student engagement initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance academic support services for students.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to promote campus resources and events.
- Facilitated workshops focused on leadership and personal development for students.
- Engaged with community partners to foster relationships benefiting student programs.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Supported onboarding for new students including academic planning and FAFSA guidance.
- Resolved 100+ student inquiries weekly, improving onboarding efficiency by 20%.
- Increased forecasting accuracy by 30% through strategic data analysis.
- Strengthened early-term student persistence through collaborative support.
Senior Admissions Counselor
Saint Andrews University
Charlotte
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Advised students through admissions and financial aid processes.
- Built partnerships with 25+ schools to expand recruitment pipelines.
- Coordinated recruitment events to increase student engagement.
- Increased student participation by 30% through strategic outreach.
Undergraduate Admissions Representative
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
11.2015 - 01.2020
- Evaluated 500+ admissions applications annually.
- Delivered 50+ tours and info sessions to improve student understanding.
- Increased student engagement by 30% through targeted communication.
- Provided personalized support for underrepresented students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Winston-Salem State University
Skills
- College Access Advising
- First‑Gen/Low‑Income Student Support
- Selective Admissions Preparation
- FAFSA & Financial Aid Navigation
- Relationship Building
- Outreach Strategy
- Presentation & Facilitation
- Equity & Inclusion
- Time Management
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment – Transfer & First-Year Students
UNC Greensboro
11.2025 - 04.2026
Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
Central Piedmont Community College
01.2022 - 11.2025
Senior Admissions Counselor
Saint Andrews University
03.2020 - 03.2021
Undergraduate Admissions Representative
Winston-Salem State University
11.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Winston-Salem State University