Jeremy Tiers
Mission Admissions
Welcome to Mission Admissions with Jeremy Tiers — a show that features candid conversations with industry leaders and difference makers that will help Higher Ed become better recruiters, communicators, and managers. Too many admissions counselors, leaders, and enrollment marketers limit themselves by only looking for professional and personal development in their particular space. In this podcast, you can expect helpful advice, tips, and strategies to improve things like customer service, communication, building relationships, marketing, and leadership from all kinds of industry leaders and di...
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Jeremy Tiers
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Jun 30, 2026
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Ep. 92: Personalization That Increases Campus Visits And Engagement From Students 30.06.2026 28:03
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Lauran Hundshamer, VP of Admissions and Marketing at St. Kate’s. Lauran shares how her team leverages personalization to boost the campus visit experience, engagement, and enrollment. Guest Name: Lauran Hundshamer, Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, St. Catherine University Guest Social: https://www.linkedi...
Ep. 91: Unfiltered: Angel Perez On Developing And Strengthening The College Admissions Workforce 16.06.2026 39:49
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with NACAC’s CEO, Angel B. Pérez. Angel shares his thoughts on the future of the college admissions workforce, leadership development, why there continues to be high turnover, the importance of energy management, and more. Guest Name: Angel B. Pérez, Chief Executive Officer, NACAC Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Ep. 90: Leadership Lessons About Building And Sustaining A Strong Team Culture 02.06.2026 31:32
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with longtime Higher Ed leader, Jennifer McCarrel, who shares insights on building and maintaining a strong team culture. Jenn talks about the importance of authenticity, clarity, adaptability, small acts of appreciation, and more! Guest Name: Jennifer McCarrel, Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing, The Univer...
Ep. 89: First Year In Admissions: Growing As A Gen Zer Working In Higher Ed 19.05.2026 25:44
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Sarah Pelyhes, a first year counselor who was recently honored with MACAC’s Rising Star Award. Sarah shares some of the lessons she’s learned in year one, as well as how to grow as a new professional working in the Higher Ed space. Guest Name: Sarah Pelyhes, International Recruitment Coordinator & Admissions Counselo...
Ep. 88: Self Confidence, Personal Growth, And Advancing In Your Career 05.05.2026 32:27
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Harrison “Soup” Campbell about self-confidence, personal growth, and career development. They explore early influences, overcoming setbacks, building habits, and embracing failure to achieve success. Guest Name: Harrison Campbell, Chief Growth Officer, Next Grad Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisoncampb...
Ep. 87: The Importance Of Adaptability And Turning Ideas Into Impact 21.04.2026 25:52
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Erica Colaianne about why it’s important for us to be adaptable and open to change, and how to execute new ideas and insights. Guest Name: Erica Colaianne, Director of Content Strategy and Audience Development, University of Michigan Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericacol/ Guest Bio: Erica Colaianne is th...
Ep. 86: Unlocking Slate: Quick Tips From An Industry Expert 07.04.2026 18:41
In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers and guest Alex Williams provide some quick tips on how to become more proficient in Slate CRM. Guest Name: Alex Williams, Managing Director, Huron Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmwilliams/ Guest Bio: Alex Williams is a Managing Director at Huron and a higher education technology strategist with more than 15 years of experienc...
Ep. 85: Inside The College Decision: A High School Senior And His Dad Talk It Through 24.03.2026 37:10
High school senior Reece Baines and his dad Mickey join Jeremy for a third and final time on the pod. In Episode 49 they discussed campus visits and college emails as Reece was beginning his junior year. In Episode 63 as Reece’s junior year was winding down they talked about the process of narrowing down his college list. Today they both share thoughts related to the decision-making process as Ree...
Ep. 84: Real-Time College Search Insights From The Parent Of A High School Junior 10.03.2026 29:47
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers and his guest Melissa Greiner discuss the college admissions process from a parent’s perspective. Melissa reveals the different experiences and feelings she’s had so far as she helps her son - a high school junior - navigate his search. Guest Name: Melissa Greiner, Vice President of Marketing, CampusESP Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.co...
Ep. 83: Tips For Creating Memorable Accepted Student Events 24.02.2026 13:28
In this quick take episode, Jeremy shares a plethora of tips to help you create and deliver more memorable Accepted Student events. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Jeremy Tiers https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/ https://twitter.com/CoachTiers About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network . If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like o...
Ep. 82: Navigating Financial Aid Conversations With Admitted Students 10.02.2026 27:26
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers chats with Nathan Bauer about navigating the all-important topic of financial aid and paying for college with admitted students and their families. Guest Name: Nathan Bauer, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid, The University of Denver Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-bauer-phd-0313b636 Gue...
Ep. 81: Self-Awareness And Handling Failure As A Young Professional 27.01.2026 22:20
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers chats with Conrad Hawley, a 23 year-old former dual-sport college athlete turned motivational speaker. They break down the importance of self-awareness, handling failure, and how to figure things out as a young professional. Guest Name: Conrad Hawley, Speaker, Leader, & Culture Changer Guest Social: www.linkedin.com/in/conradhawley Guest Bi...
Ep. 80: Improving The Employee Experience and Workplace Culture In Higher Ed 13.01.2026 36:00
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers chats with Dr. Kevin McClure about the employee experience in Higher Ed - why it needs to be a higher priority for most colleges and universities, and how leaders can start to make transformational change. Guest Name: Kevin McClure, Professor & Department Chair, University of North Carolina Wilmington Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/...
Ep. 79: How To Plan For Next Year Without Getting Overwhelmed 30.12.2025 27:06
In this episode of Mission Admissions host Jeremy Tiers welcomes Anna Dearmon Kornick back to the show. This time around Anna shares all kinds of tips and ideas to help you plan for the new year without getting overwhelmed. Guest Name: Anna Dearmon Kornick, Time Management Coach Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadearmonkornick/ Guest Bio: Anna Dearmon Kornick is a highly sought after t...
Ep. 78: Handling Stress And Anxiety At Work 16.12.2025 28:35
In this episode of Mission Admissions host Jeremy Tiers talks with well known former college basketball head coach Tom Crean about handling stress and anxiety in a high pressure work environment. Guest Name: Tom Crean, College/NBA Basketball Analyst & Former College Basketball Head Coach Guest Bio: Tom Crean is a college basketball analyst for ESPN and Westwood One, and he’s also part of the FanDu...
Ep. 77: Managing Conversations With Your School’s President And The Board Of Trustees 02.12.2025 30:17
In this episode of Mission Admissions host Jeremy Tiers talks with Amanda Craddock about how senior leaders can successfully navigate the conversations they have with their school’s President and the Board of Trustees. Guest Name: Amanda Craddock, Vice President For Enrollment Management, Coastal Carolina University' Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-craddock-ed-d-a2209260/ Guest Bi...
Ep. 76: 3 More Bad Habits You May Need To Break 18.11.2025 10:58
In this quick take episode, Jeremy discusses three more bad habits that he’s continuing to see a lot of admissions counselors and colleges make during the student recruitment process - and he offers practical solutions for each one. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Jeremy Tiers https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/ https://twitter.com/CoachTiers About The Enrollify Podcast Network: Mission Admiss...
Ep. 75: Why You Need To Build Your Personal Brand (And How To Build It) 04.11.2025 32:20
In this episode of Mission Admissions host Jeremy Tiers talks with Joel Renner about the importance of building and developing your personal brand, and how to get started. Guest Name: Joel Renner, Founder of The Crafted Brand Guest Social: http://linkedin.com/in/JoelRenner/ Guest Bio: Joel Renner is the founder of The Crafted Brand, a career coaching and marketing firm that helps individuals and o...
Ep. 74: Practical Tips For Small Colleges To Improve Relationships Between Admissions And Athletics 21.10.2025 29:43
If 25% or more of your enrollment numbers each year are student athletes you need to hear this conversation between Mission Admissions host Jeremy Tiers and Ashley Hanson from Carthage College - a school that has increased its total enrollment by 9% over the past six years. Ashley talks about her relationship with their Athletic Director, the all-important campus visit structure for prospective st...
Ep. 73: Do’s and Don’ts When You Start A New Senior Leadership Role 07.10.2025 31:11
In this episode of Mission Admissions host Jeremy Tiers talks with Shane Baglini about the do’s and don’ts of starting a new senior leadership role. Guest Name: Shane Baglini, Executive Director of Marketing and Branding, William & Mary Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanebaglini/ Guest Bio: Shane Baglini serves as Executive Director of Marketing and Branding at William & Mary, where he...
Ep. 72: How Introverts Working In Higher Ed Can Thrive 23.09.2025 28:18
If you’re wondering how you can embrace being an introvert in an industry that often favors extroversion, this episode of Mission Admissions is for you. Host Jeremy Tiers talks with Emily Hannon (an introvert) about some of the challenges she’s faced, and the strategies that help prepare her mentally for things like high school visits, phone calls, and socializing at conferences. Guest Name: Emily...
Ep. 71: Tips For Crafting Great Text Messages After A Year Of Secret Shopping 09.09.2025 28:02
Over the past few years colleges and universities have increased the amount of text messages they send to prospective students, and many have also started texting parents and guardians. In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers talks with Laura Rudolph about the secret shopping project she recently completed – signing up as both a student and parent at several institutions. Guest N...
Ep. 70: How To Say No And Set Boundaries 26.08.2025 28:16
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers talks with Kate Speer about the art and science of saying “no”, and the importance of setting boundaries. Guest Name: Kate Speer, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-speer/ Guest Bio: Kate Speer is a people-first, results-driven connection creator with ex...
Ep. 69: Bonus: Leadership Tips And Customer Service Reminders You Need To Hear 15.07.2025 25:29
In this special compilation episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers sifts through his Season 4 conversations to bring you some important leadership reminders, as well as a handful of customer service strategies that will help you deliver a more memorable college search experience for prospective students and families. Guest Names: Ken Anselment, Vice President for Enrollment Management,...
Ep. 68: An Underrated Leadership Skill - Self Reflection 01.07.2025 28:27
In this episode of Mission Admissions , host Jeremy Tiers chats with Conner Ellinghuysen about how becoming more self-aware and prioritizing self-reflection have made him a better leader. Guest Name: Conner Ellinghuysen, Director of Admissions, Buena Vista University Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connerellinghuysen/ Guest Bio: Conner Ellinghuysen has been the Director of Admissions at...
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