Sharon Giroux
About Sharon Giroux
Sharon Giroux serves as the Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2018. She has a strong background in operations management and marketing within the higher education sector, supported by her academic credentials from the University of Hartford.
Work at UMass Boston
Sharon Giroux has served as the Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2018. In this role, she oversees various aspects of the admissions process, focusing on enhancing student enrollment strategies. Her responsibilities include managing applicant tracking systems and ensuring efficient operations within the admissions office. Giroux's tenure at UMass Boston has contributed to the university's efforts in attracting and retaining a diverse student body.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Giroux earned her Master of Science in Organizational Behavior Studies from the University of Hartford, completing her studies from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the same institution, studying from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in operations management and marketing within the higher education sector, particularly in enrollment management.
Background in Higher Education
Sharon Giroux has a substantial background in the higher education industry, with a career spanning over two decades. She began her professional journey at the University of Hartford, where she worked as the Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions from 1998 to 2005. Following this, she held various positions at Lesley University, including Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Associate Director of Enrollment Management Operations, from 2005 to 2018. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of enrollment processes and student engagement.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Sharon Giroux accumulated significant experience in admissions and enrollment management. She worked at Lesley University for a total of 13 years, holding positions that focused on both undergraduate admissions and enrollment management operations. Additionally, she completed a Human Resources internship at the LEGO Group in 1998, which provided her with early exposure to organizational operations. Her diverse work history has contributed to her skill set in applicant tracking systems and student information systems.