The AI Workforce for Higher Ed is Here |

Talk to a Bolt Agent
EP
73
February 4, 2021
Episode 73: Become Different or Become Irrelevant - Lessons, Stories, and Career Advice from a Higher Ed Professional (Turned Consultant) | The Enrollify Podcast

Become Different or Become Irrelevant - Lessons, Stories, and Career Advice from a Higher Ed Professional (Turned Consultant)

Or listen on:

About the Episode

Higher education is at an inflection point"Śschools need to lean into their difference today or risk not being around tomorrow.  And in order for the development, solidification, and subsequent promotion of this difference to happen, they need enrollment marketing professionals who are equipped with the necessary skillsets and experience.

On this week's episode, we chat with Steve Schuetz, who has had quite a career in all things higher ed - from working as a director of financial aid to working in enrollment management consulting to serving as an interim cabinet member at a university.

Steve shares lessons, stories, and advice he garnered throughout his career and offers a framework for how to know if/when it's time to pursue your next gig in the great higher ed career ecosystem.

People in this episode

Host

Seth Odell is Founder and CEO of Kanahoma, the fastest growing digital marketing agency in higher education, and host of The Higher Ed Pulse.

Mallory Willsea is a strategist and consultant working at the intersection of higher education.

Interviewee

Steve Shuetz

As a higher education consultant, Steve works with colleges and universities to assess strategic, operational, and organizational challenges across the student lifecycle and provide innovative and actionable solutions that acknowledge the institution's market position, culture, and readiness for change, enabling them to reach successful outcomes in a competitive marketplace. He is currently serving as the Interim Special Advisor to the Vice President for Student Affairs at San Jose State University.

Other episodes

Episode 78: Adopt or Be Forgotten: The Peer Pressure ProblemPlay Button
Episode 78: Adopt or Be Forgotten: The Peer Pressure Problem

Mallory Willsea sits down with Carol Keese, VP for Communications and Chief Marketing Officer at the University of Oregon, to explore what happens when fear—not clarity—drives AI strategy.

Ep. 85: Authenticity First: A Case for More Student-Generated ContentPlay Button
Ep. 85: Authenticity First: A Case for More Student-Generated Content

Jaime Hunt welcomes Camryn Simpson and Blake Mischley of Meet Your Class to break down insights from their newly released 2025 College Decision Playbook.

Advancement Amplified: The IA MarCom Shift - Part 1Play Button
Advancement Amplified: The IA MarCom Shift - Part 1

Dan Giroux sits down with higher ed marketing trailblazer Terry Flannery to explore how advancement marketing communications teams can break free from reactive, order-taking roles and step into their rightful place as strategic partners.

Episode #292: Redefining Tech Support for the Modern Higher Ed InstitutionPlay Button
Episode #292: Redefining Tech Support for the Modern Higher Ed Institution

In this episode, Dustin welcomes Christopher Schmidt, Global Director for Client Support at Transact, to unpack why support systems are breaking under pressure and what higher ed needs to do about it.

Episode 89: ChatGPT Study Mode & Google's $1B Education Play: How AI Just Became Your Personal TutorPlay Button
Episode 89: ChatGPT Study Mode & Google's $1B Education Play: How AI Just Became Your Personal Tutor

Ardis and JC break down one of the busiest AI news days of the year and focus on what it means for colleges.

Weekly ideas that make you smarter

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Subscribe