In this episode, Jeremy talks with enrollment leader, Dr. Jay Jacobs. Their chat focuses on multiple aspects of professional development and management. 

Timestamps:

04:29 - How Jay figured out that he wanted to be a Higher Ed leader 

08:43 - What does professional development mean and whose responsibility is it

13:12 - A big reason why a lot of leaders don’t invest enough in their team

17:46 - Handling feelings of isolation 

20:35 - Why and how he created the Emerging Leaders Academy 

27:58 - Three ways to create stronger relationships with campus partners 

Guest Name: Dr. Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, University of Vermont 

Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymjacobs/

Guest Bio: Dr. Jay Jacobs assumed the role of Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Vermont in January 2021. Jay is a strategic, data-driven, collaborative leader with a passion for access initiatives and student success. Before joining UVM, Jay most recently served as the Director of Enrollment Management and Admission Operations for the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He has also worked in enrollment management at The College of New Jersey, Colgate University, and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

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