The Element of Success: How Technology Transforms Recruitment at SEMO

Dive into the world of higher education technology with Kodie Ritchie, technology coordinator for the office of admissions at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO). In our latest episode, Kodie opens up about her passion for aiding students and unraveling complex issues. She underscores the significance of documentation, the strategic use of tools for team collaboration, and the foresight involved in succession planning. Hear how she embraced change and learned new tactics at last year’s Engage Summit, and how Sadie (SEMO’s BoltBot) helped transform student engagement. 

Key Takeaways:

Strategies for successful succession planning and empowering team members for future success.The role of Element451 Captains in fostering innovation and embracing change by attending conferences like Engage.Insights into how tools and platforms, specifically Element451, can transform the admissions process and enhance student engagement.

Calls to Action:

Explore how Element451 can revolutionize your admissions process. Dive into the details and discover how to elevate your team's efficiency.Engage with the latest in educational technology and leadership strategies by attending the Engage Summit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and grow.Consider implementing BoltBot and Element451's knowledge gap dashboard into your strategy for an optimized admissions process and improved decision-making.Subscribe to our podcast for more enlightening conversations and actionable insights from leaders in higher education.Share this episode with your network to spread the word about the transformative power of embracing technology and innovation in education.

Guest Name: Kodie Ritchie, Technology Coordinator, Office of Admissions, Southeastern Missouri State University 

Guest Bio: Kodie Ritchie began her role in higher education as a coach, serving in both part-time a full-time roles at the Division I, NAIA, and Division III levels. Her admissions journey began at the University of South Dakota and continued at Loras College in Dubuque, IA where she spent time as an admission counselor, assistant director, and ultimately associate director of admissions. While at Loras, she also served as the athletic liaison for the admissions department, specializing in assisting prospective athletes and their families with their financial aid offers. For the last year and a half Kodie has served in the admissions office at Southeast Missouri State University (her alma mater) for which she is the technology coordinator and Element451 captain. She is a part of the admissions leadership team which collaborates on strategies to constantly improve recruitment, preserve data integrity, and enhance the student experience throughout the admissions process.  Throughout her career she has worked with multiple CRMs and recruiting databases, providing training for student workers and colleagues with varying levels of experience.

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Daniella Nordin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellanordin/
Brendan Henkel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkhenkel/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:

In Your Element is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Some of our favorites include Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook and Higher Ed Pulse. 

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. 

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:

Exciting news —  Daniella and Brendan will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. 

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!