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Lionel Maten, Ed.D.

lionelmaten@admlead.com

31 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Enrollment Management, Senior Administration | Student Affairs, Senior Administration

Skills & Competencies Summary

Innovative higher education administrator with 31 years of experience in enrollment management and student affairs. Proven track record in strategic planning, program development, and leadership across diverse university settings.

Strategic Leadership

  • Financial Aid ($400M+ allocations)
  • Applications (42,000+ processed)
  • Strategic enrollment planning

Program Development

  • Division of Enrollment Management
  • Bias response creation
  • Capital project leadership

Enrollment Growth

  • Strategic enrollment increases
  • CRM system implementation
  • Diversity recruitment leadership

Financial Management

  • Scholarship increases
  • Need-based aid growth
  • Capital project management

Education Background

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

2020

University of Mississippi

Major: Higher Education

Department of Higher Education, School of Education

Dissertation:

Stress, Burnout, Compassion Satisfaction, And Compassion Fatigue Among Resident Assistants at The University of Mississippi

Master of Arts

1994

Murray State University

Major: Recreation and Leisure Services

Department of Community Leadership and Human Services, College of Education & Human Services

Bachelor of Science

1992

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Major: Wellness Leadership

Department of Physical Education, School of Education


Leadership Skills

Some of the experiences I have gained over the past 31 years

Advocacy
Assessment and Analysis
Auxiliary Management
Collaborator
Contract Negotiations
Commitment
Compliance
Community College Relations
Crisis Management
Cross-Divisional Leadership
CRM Administration
Delegation
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Financial Leveraging
Financial Stewardship
Communications
Growth Management
Human Resources
Senior Administration
Marketing & Communications
Organization Restructuring
Political Awareness
Policy Development
Relationship Building
Risk Assessment
Strategic Enrollment
Strategic Planning
Talent Development
Technical Expertise
Town and Gown
Troubleshooting
Enterprise Understanding
Visionary Leadership

Experience gained at the following institution types

Enrollment ranging from 1,600 to 28,000+

NCAA Athletic Divisions: I, II, and III

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Land-Grant Institutions

Liberal Arts Institutions

Research Institutions

Private & Public four-year

Urban & Rural Institutions

Top 10 Military friendly institution

Leadership Experience

Strategic Vision

  • Strategic Planning
  • Growth Management
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Strategic Enrollment

Organizational Leadership

  • Organization Restructuring
  • Cross-Divisional Leadership
  • Human Resources Management
  • Senior Administration

Financial Leadership

  • Financial Stewardship
  • Financial Leveraging
  • Auxiliary Management
  • Budget Management ($30M+)

Operational Excellence

  • Project Management
  • CRM Administration
  • Construction Management
  • Technical Expertise

Collaborative Leadership

  • Relationship Building
  • Talent Development
  • Community College Relations
  • Town and Gown

Ethical Leadership

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
  • Compliance
  • Advocacy
  • Commitment

Million-Dollar Leadership: Managing with Vision, Strategy, and Influence

400M+

Financial Aid Allocations

250M+
Capital Construction Projects
30M+

Single Year Budget Management

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

A national association representing professionals in higher education focused on enrollment management, admissions, registration, records, and student success.

National Association for College Admission Counseling

An organization of more than 25,000 professionals dedicated to serving students transitioning from secondary to postsecondary education.

Additional Professional Involvement

Committee on Student Admissions
University Growth Committee
Non-Resident Admission Review
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Student Housing Master Plan
Bias Incident Response Team

Contact Information

LM

Lionel Maten, Ed.D.

lionelmaten@admlead.com

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