Director of Student Financial Services at Berlin University of The Arts
Greater Philadelphia Area
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- Director of Student Financial Services at The University of the Arts
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- Director of Financial Aid at The University of the Arts
- Director of Financial Aid at Burlington County College
- Advisory Board member at The College Board
- Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Cabrini College
- Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Widener University
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- Widener University
- Cabrini College
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Chris Pesotski’s Summary
Chris Pesotski is a veteran of over 15 years in higher education. He has worked in financial aid, athletics and enrollment management. Currently he leads the Office of Student Financial Services at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
In his first year at UArts, his team doubled customer satisfaction. He has led a team that brought in three consecutive record classes under budget while maintaining excellence in customer satisfaction. He recently combined the student billing and financial aid offices to increase customer service and reduce costs.
Chris has experience in both public and private institutions, and has served the industry as an executive board member for the NJ Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, a board member of the NE Association of Student Employment Administrators, a committee member for the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and an advisory board member for NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, College Board PowerFAIDS, Citizens Bank and SallieMae Pennsylvania.
Chris has spoken and consulted on athletics and financial aid, leveraging strategies, retention, ethics in higher education technology innovation in enrollment management and student employment. “I have learned a great deal from my mentors in the student aid industry and I enjoy sharing successful strategies with colleagues wherever I can.” Chris has worked previously as the director of financial aid at Burlington County College and in various positions at Widener University and Cabrini College.
Chris holds a M.Ed. in education from Widener University and a BA in English and communications from Cabrini College. He is a member of the D3hoops.com Hall of Fame, an EOF Champion, and a Chair Academy graduate. Chris won a Jasper award for co-creating a segmenting marketing plan to implement the NJ STARS scholarship program. The father of two children, John, 8, and Emma, 5, Chris resides in Moorestown, NJ.
Chris Pesotski’s Specialties:
education, higher education, leveraging, financial aid, athletics, recruitment, writing, technology
Chris Pesotski’s Experience
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Director of Student Financial Services
The University of the Arts
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2009 — Present (7 months)
Leads University operations covering $60 million in Accounts receivable and $40 million in financial aid for over 2300 students annually. Develops recruitment and retention strategies for a global arts education leader. Creates and fosters an environment where customer service drives the operation. Responsible for all aspects of regulatory compliance, personnel management, project planning and execution.
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Director of Financial Aid
The University of the Arts
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
November 2005 — January 2009 (3 years 3 months)
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Director of Financial Aid
Burlington County College
(Education Management industry)
April 2000 — November 2005 (5 years 8 months)
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Advisory Board member
The College Board
(Education Management industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years)
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Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Cabrini College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Sports industry)
October 1993 — September 2000 (7 years)
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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Widener University
(Education Management industry)
January 1993 — April 2000 (7 years 4 months)
Chris Pesotski’s Education
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Widener University
MEd. , Education, English , 1993 — 1996
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Cabrini College
BA , English/Communications , 1988 — 1992
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Hot Stove Gang
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