Robert Shindell
Results oriented leader...
United States
Past
• Associate Vice President - Recruiting & Admissions at Texas Tech University
• Director, Career Management Center at Rawls College of Business
• Director - Career Management Center at Midwestern State University
• ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & PLACEMENT - College of Engineering at The University of Toledo
Education
• Texas Tech University
• Midwestern State University
• University of Toledo
Connections
  • None
Recommendations
  • None
Industry
  • Education Management
 

Robert Shindell's Summary

Summary:

Mr. Robert Shindell began his career in higher education more than 13 years ago as a Leadership Consultant to the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity. Since that time, Robert Shindell has found substantial success as a senior-level administrator to some of the nation’s largest and most diverse public universities. Recently, Robert Shindell leveraged his innovative management skills toward his position as Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services at Texas Tech University. In his position, Robert Shindell implemented a number of initiatives that have greatly expanded the quality and scale of Texas Tech University’s incoming freshman and transfer student classes. Specifically, Robert Shindell focused on improving Texas Tech’s marketing and communications materials; developing new financial aid packages for incoming students; enhancing existing financial aid for current students; coordinating resources with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Tech Board of Regents, and other organizations; and demonstrating more effort in high school and community college recruiting. Through his work, Robert Shindell caused a 15% increase in applications to Texas Tech, a 10% decrease in the admission rate, and the largest freshman and transfer classes in the history of the university. Before he assumed the role of Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services, Robert Shindell served as Director of the Career Management Center (CMC) for Texas Tech’s Rawls College of Business. While in charge of CMC, Robert Shindell established positive relationships with over 500 new employers, oversaw the successful management of large college-specific career fairs each semester, and co-founded the Forum for Leadership Excellence, among many other accomplishments. Through his efforts, Robert Shindell achieved a “placement” rate of over 80% of undergraduate business students, 70% of MBA students, and an exceptional 100% of MS in Accounting students. Outside of his work in the field of education, Robert Shindell serves as General Manager and the "Career Doctor" for ILostMyJob.com in Austin, TX. Robert Shindell is currently in the final stages of earning his PhD in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University.

Specialties:

Organizational Excellence, Leadership, Effective Communication, Strategic Planning, Sales & Marketing, Career Strategies, Customer Service, Time Management, Workplace Motivation, Creating a workplace of respect, Becoming a remarkable organization!

 

Robert Shindell's Experience

Previously:
Associate Vice President - Recruiting & Admissions at Texas Tech University
(Higher Education)
June 2007 - September 2008 (1 year 3 months)
In this position Robert Shindell:
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.

Robert Shindell also:
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.

Finally, Robert Shindell:
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 over $280,000 of unrestricted scholarships.Director, Career Management Center at Rawls College of Business
(Higher Education)
January 2003 - May 2007 (4 years 4 months)
In this position, Robert Shindell:
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.

Robert Shindell also,
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
(Higher Education)
October 2000 - December 2002 (2 years 2 months)
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 & PLACEMENT - College of Engineering at The University of Toledo
(Higher Education)
January 1997 - October 2000 (3 years 9 months)
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.
 

Robert Shindell's Education

Texas Tech University (PhD (ABD) , Higher Education Administration , 2003 - 2010)

Midwestern State University (MA, Training & Development , 2001 - 2002)

University of Toledo (Bachelors of Education , Education , 1990 - 1995)
 

Robert Shindell's Additional Information

Groups and Associations:

 Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity, The Livestrong Foundation, PUSH America, United Way, American Red Cross

Honors and Awards:

 Recipient of the 2005 Edward Schmidt Young Alumni of the Year Award, Other Honors and Awards: • Leadership Wichita Falls – 2001, • Covey Leadership Training Participant, • Toledo Jaycee’s “Twenty Under Forty” , • Order of Omega, • UT Inter-Fraternity Council President – 1994 , • UT Student Union Board President – 1995, • Pi Kappa Phi, Beta Iota Chapter President – 1993 , • Madison (Ohio) Local Schools Strategic Planning Committee – 1988-1994, • UT Senior of the Year Award Finalist – 1995 , • UT Greek Man of the Year Finalist – 1995 , Conference Presentations: SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND EMPLOYERS (SACE). “Recruiting those that Recruit your Students” – December 2006 (Atlanta, GA) – Peer Reviewed Submission SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND EMPLOYERS (SWACE). “Recruiting those that Recruit your Students”’ – June 2006 (New Orleans, LA) – Peer Reviewed Submission TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS “Being a LEADER…where you are!’ – Fall Conference 2005 (Denton, Texas) – Peer Reviewed Submission GEICO REGION 5 MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. “Extreme Leadership Makeover” – May 2005 (Dallas, Texas) PI KAPPA PHI MID-YEAR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. “Good to Great…making the change in your chapter!” – January 2005 (Charlotte, NC)
 

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