Mission Admissions

Ep. 37: Territory Management: How To Succeed in 2024

Episode Summary

Spring travel season has begun for most admission counselors and recruiters. John McGreal joins Jeremy and they discuss how to plan, implement, and grow as a territory manager.

Episode Notes

Spring travel season has begun for most admission counselors and recruiters. John McGreal joins Jeremy and they discuss how to plan, implement, and grow as a territory manager. Things you will hear about:

02:10 - What it means to be a territory manager in 2024

8:22 - How to figure out what your “best fit” students look like, and where to find more of them

13:04 - What to do when zero students show up to a high school visit

20:25 - Big do’s and don’ts when you speak to students

24:02 - Travel tips to help you be at your best

27:22 - Challenges of being a regional recruiter and how colleagues/leaders can support them 

Guest Name: John McGreal, Dean of Enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College 

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfmcgreal/

Guest Bio: John McGreal currently serves as the inaugural Dean of Enrollment Services at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI.  Previously, he worked for Rockford University, the University of Alabama, and Bellin College. John has also served as the President of the Wisconsin ACAC, chair of the WACAC government relations committee, and numerous other roles related to conference planning and professional development. John's passion is using data to make informed decisions, process improvement, and college access.