Robert Shindell

President & CEO

Dr. Robert Shindell - Innovative Leader • Higher Education Visionary • Successful Entrepreneur

Robert Shindell's Bio:

Robert Shindell's Experience:

• President & CEO at Intern Bridge, Inc

  October 2011 - Present | Austin, TX

  Intern Bridge is the nation's premier college recruiting consulting and research firm. We survey over 25,000 students annually to capture trends of internship and recruiting experiences. The critical survey data is the basis for our work: helping companies build meaningful entry-level talent programs, and assisting career centers to better serve their student populations. Our work is accomplished through a variety of methods including national workshop tours, online professional development webinars and conferences, publications, custom research, and consulting. Intern Bridge has sold thousands of college recruiting best practices books. Over 10,000 recruiters, managers, and career center practitioners have taken part in our professional development efforts. We have worked with over 80% of the Fortune 100 organizations, in addition to being represented on almost every college campus in the nation.

• President & "The CareerDoctor" at ilostmyjob.com

  November 2008 - November 2011

  Our mission is to do good for people who have lost their jobs, are involuntarily unemployed, or taking steps to getting back to productive employment. Content items and links on this site are considered to be job loss recovery resources. There are articles about coping with job loss, getting started with a job search, starting a resume or updating your current resume, and more. The www.ILostMyJob.com website also contains features for sharing information and interacting with experts, organizations, and businesses who deal with coping job loss and job layoff recovery. Our objective is to provide useful content and website features that promote successful recovery after job loss and/or unemployment.

• Dean of Enrollment Management at Huston-Tillotson University

  2010 - 2011

  Huston-Tillotson University is a historically black college affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The mission of the University is to provide its increasingly diverse student body with an exemplary education that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, balanced with professional development, and directed to public service and leadership. • Served as Chief Enrollment Officer for a vibrant and growing HBCU • Managed the areas of recruitment, admission, financial aid, scholarship and the Registrar. • Increased number of committed fall enrollments by over 100%. • Sat largest new student class in the 135 year history of the institution. • Spearheaded the development of a new university website. • Developed and implemented strategic enrollment management initiatives. • Oversaw the preparation of the annual enrollment management unit’s budget as well as the underlying departmental budgets. • Implemented programs focused on the achievement of HSI status for the institution as well as the recruitment and retention of a culturally diverse student population. • Assisted in the University’s reaffirmation efforts for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. • Worked with the Dean Student Affairs and the Business Office in targeting retention strategies and in creating a smooth flow in the orientation, advisement and registration processes.

• Associate Vice President - Recruiting & Admissions at Texas Tech University

  June 2007 - September 2008

  Reorganized the Division of Enrollment Services at a Big XII university to increase recruitment of undergraduate and transfer students. Analyzed and identified problem areas and challenges; devised and generated multiple solutions; engaged participatory leadership skills with management team on implementation of solutions; trained admissions staff in areas of proactive customer service and relationship sales. Results: 15% increase in applicant pool, 40% increase in historically underrepresented population resulting in the largest freshman and transfer class in the history of the institution. Launched budget reduction initiative within a division of a Big XII University. Identified areas of savings; formed multi-divisional teams to analyze expenses; established target objectives and zero-based budgeting techniques; implemented enhanced accounting techniques; motivated management team through participatory leadership; documented and reported results to Board of Regents. Results: Reduced budget by 15% (over $1 million dollars) while increasing employee engagement and morale. Established task forces to focus on the enrollment of Hispanic and African-American students at a Big XII university. Recruited community leaders, students and faculty of under-represented populations to serve; formulated strategies to increase enrollment; researched, evaluated and reported methods currently used by competitor institutions; spearheaded aggressive marketing plan to increase scholarship fundraising. Result: 42% increase in African-American applicants, 52% increase in Hispanic applications, and a significant increase in unrestricted scholarships.

• Director, Career Management Center at Rawls College of Business

  January 2003 - May 2007

  Envisioned, then created and implemented a college specific career center in a Top 50 public Business School. Developed comprehensive strategic plan; wrote initial policies and procedures; hired and trained staff; integrated career management into existing curricula; expanded career services delivery through increased web presence; developed secondary funding streams to support services. Recruited over 500 employers to hire business students for jobs and internships. Results: Center was ranked #28 in the nation by Business Week, highest undergraduate starting salary in the state; 95% placement of b-school students within 3 months of graduation. Implemented web-based career services portal in a “Top 50” public business school. Conducted needs analysis with both employers and students; identified software solution vendors; created content and design; led branding and marketing initiatives. Results: Launched web portal that is now utilized by all employers and students in the college to facilitate employment connections.

• Director - Career Management Center at Midwestern State University

  October 2000 - December 2002

  Envisioned, developed and implemented a First-Year Experience course for students in a College of Business Administration. Convinced Dean and senior faculty members to fund the project; researched and evaluated similar programs from other schools; recruited students into the class during orientation. Results: 74 students signed up successfully completed class during the first semester, generating 222 credit hours equating to over $16,000 profit through Texas State Higher Education Formula Funding.

• Associate Director - Cooperative Education and Placement, College of Engineering at The University of Toledo

  January 1997 - October 2000

  Developed cooperative education program within a College of Engineering. Created opportunities for with companies in the US and Canada; solicited companies to fund the Cooperative Education Scholars Program; authored, implemented and facilitated Professional Development Course for freshman engineering students; instituted and developed Career Expo. Results: Over 250 companies hired cooperative education students, raised $300,000 in scholarships and increased college national ranking significantly.

• Leadership Consultant at Pi Kappa Phi

  June 1995 - August 1996

  • Provided on-site educational programming and resources to chapters across the country. • Facilitated Leadership and Educational conferences at The College of Charleston, SC.

• Managing Partner at RCS Enrollment Consulting, LLC

  July 2007

  Our proven approach guides our students through the following areas: College Exploration and Selection, Application Management and Financial Planning and First-Year Support. But our primary mission is to match your child with appropriate schools – and then make sure that they have the professional support needed in order to not just survive, but thrive during their first year of college. With our guidance and support, the student gains insight into his/her values and passions that result in logical decision-making and self-confidence. Building a resume, learning how to interview, and writing powerful personal statements are just some of the skills that will be of benefit in all of the student’s future endeavors. You want your child to be successful in life, but most of all you want your child to be happy. Choosing a college that will be the perfect fit is perhaps the biggest decision you and your child will ever have to make. When a school has been identified, we continue to work with you and your student to identify appropriate scholarship and financial aid opportunities both at the institution and within your own community. Throughout the process we are available to you and your child and have the expertise to help with ALL of your concerns, every step of the way.

Robert Shindell's Education:

• Texas Tech University

  2003 – 2013
  Ph. D.
  Concentration: Higher Education Administration

• Midwestern State University

  2000 – 2002
  MA
  Concentration: Training & Development

• University of Toledo

  1990 – 1995
  B. Ed.
  Concentration: Education

• Madison High School

  1986 – 1990
  High School
  Concentration: College Prep

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