Alex Batten, MS

Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment Students

Davenport, Iowa, United States

About

Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of advising, recruiting, and career planning in the higher education industry. Skilled in Academic Advising, Career Development, Admissions Counseling, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Public Speaking. Strong professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University.

Experience

  • Eastern Iowa Community College (9 yrs 10 mos)
    • Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment Students
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Associate Director of Concurrent Enrollment Students
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Interim Assistant Director of Concurrent Enrollment
      Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 · 11 mos

  • Career Services Advisor at Brown Mackie College
    Jul 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Maintained and developed strong relationships with the students, faculty, staff, and local businesses including marketing graduates to national, regional, and local firms, and overseeing Career Services programs and services offered to students, alumni, and graduate career preparation. Involvement on school committees in providing information, guidance, and advice when appropriate to their impact on school policies and decisions. Followed all compliance standards in the education field.

  • Benedictine University ()
    • Associate Director of Freshmen Enrollment
      Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 · 10 mos

      Cultivated and managed relationships with prospective students. Set and accomplished enrollment goals for assigned recruitment territory. Traveled on behalf of the University for recruitment and other college related events, including travel throughout the Midwest. Collaborated with university and outside marketing firms for undergraduate material, website, and e-communications. Involvement on Admissions committees in providing strategic direction for future recruitment efforts. Assisted in the development of the communication plan to prospective and admitted students. Prepared monthly enrollment reports for the Executive Director of Undergraduate Enrollment.

    • Admissions Counselor
      Sep 2008 - Oct 2014 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for managing the recruiting activities for all rural schools in Illinois (outside of Chicago suburbs). Traveled on behalf of the University for recruitment and other college related events, including travel throughout the Midwest. Developed and fostered relationships with students and their families including completion of office interviews, phone calls, and emails. Set and accomplished enrollment goals for assigned recruitment territory. Conducted presentations at on and off campus events. Set guidelines and deadlines for students throughout the Admissions Process.