Lynn Mc Knight, Mps
About Lynn Mc Knight, Mps
Lynn Mc Knight serves as the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2015. With a diverse background in business development and marketing, she has successfully achieved enrollment goals and increased program applications significantly.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Lynn Mc Knight serves as the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions at The George Washington University, specifically within the College of Professional Studies. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, VA. In her role, she focuses on recruitment strategies and admissions processes for various academic programs.
Professional Experience
Lynn Mc Knight has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Director of Business Development at Emerald Solutions for one year. She also served as a Senior Manager at Cable & Wireless for eight years and worked in several capacities at Sprint Nextel, including Product Development and Product Marketing Manager. Additionally, she has experience as a Marketing and Client Services Consulting Professional at Overbrook Enterprises, LLC.
Educational Background
Lynn Mc Knight holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from York College of Pennsylvania. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management from The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. She has also earned certificates in High-Speed Project Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and in Human Resources Management from Northern Virginia Community College.
Achievements in Recruitment and Admissions
In her role at The George Washington University, Lynn Mc Knight has successfully achieved 100% enrollment goals for five university Master’s and Bachelor’s programs, generating $4 million in revenue. She also played a key role in increasing applications for the Cybersecurity program from 16 to 103 within a six-month period. Her efforts in recruitment and admissions have been recognized, as she was nominated by peers for the National UPCEA 2018 Excellence in Enrollment Management Award.
Skills and Tools Utilized
Lynn Mc Knight utilizes Salesforce and TargetX CRM systems in her current role for various functions including data input, communication with prospective students, analysis, reporting, and application review. Her proficiency in these tools supports her efforts in managing recruitment processes and enhancing student engagement.