Higher Ed change agent
Higher Education Expert Administrator
Higher Education Award Winner
About Joe Sallustio, Ed.D.
Bio
The EdUp Experience
The EdUp Experience
Dr. Joe Sallustio is one of our nation's foremost higher education experts. He has led a broad range of educational institutions including a regionally accredited non-profit university (online), a regionally accredited for-profit university (online), and a nationally accredited for-profit college (online/hybrid), giving him a unique and
Dr. Joe Sallustio is one of our nation's foremost higher education experts. He has led a broad range of educational institutions including a regionally accredited non-profit university (online), a regionally accredited for-profit university (online), and a nationally accredited for-profit college (online/hybrid), giving him a unique and effective breadth of knowledge in on-ground and online higher education administration. In today's ever-evolving and competitive online higher education landscape, this diversity of experience is necessary to successfully lead a university into the future.
With nearly two decades of experience in higher education operations, Joe has led teams in marketing, enrollment, finance, financial aid, student services, student affairs, human resources, accreditation/Title IV compliance, business-to-businesses relationships, and product strategy for on-ground/hybrid and online universities. Specifically, his extensive experience in scaling marketing and enrollment activities have driven the success of many of the institutions he has served.
Joe received his Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University. He also holds a M.S. in Organizational Leadership (Strategic Human Resources Management) from Regis University and a B.S. in Speech Communications from the State University of New York College at Oneonta.
The EdUp Experience
The EdUp Experience
The EdUp Experience
Dr. Joe Sallustio is the Co-Founder, Co-Host, and Co-Producer of America's Leading Higher Education Podcast and America's Leading Higher Education Podcast Network. Beginning in February of 2020, The EdUp Experience has grown to surpass 92,000 streams of its episodes and counting, interviewing leaders from all across higher education and
Dr. Joe Sallustio is the Co-Founder, Co-Host, and Co-Producer of America's Leading Higher Education Podcast and America's Leading Higher Education Podcast Network. Beginning in February of 2020, The EdUp Experience has grown to surpass 92,000 streams of its episodes and counting, interviewing leaders from all across higher education and beyond.
The EdUp Experience Podcast Network is an independent podcast network partnering with the brightest and most influential leaders and creators across education. Our collective goal is to facilitate positive educational change and inspire lifelong learning through podcasts, live casts, and other mediums.
Professional Experience
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
Claremont Lincoln University
Current responsibilities include oversight and administration of system-wide operational performance through strategic leadership in planning, directing, and evaluating the business affairs of Claremont Lincoln University in accordance with its mission and direction from the Board of Directors. Areas of oversight include finance, financial aid, enrollment, marketing, human resources, compliance, student services, information technology, business to business relationships, and vendor management (1/2018 - Present).
**CLU named 2019 Higher Education Marketing Team Of The Year by the American Marketing Association**
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing
National American University:
Guided enrollment, marketing, and operational efforts of the University to realize growth in enrollment, brand recognition, and revenue, by maximizing human potential and re-engineering and streamlining systems. Responsibility for compliance, system consistency, operational efficiency, and increased enrollment and marketing performance for over 40 ground and online campuses spread across the United States (2015-2017).
Vice President of Admissions
Heritage College:
Led and developed 80 staff members comprising the college’s student admissions, staff recruiting, and call center teams. Ensured compliance of admissions decisions with federal, state, and accreditor regulations. Partnered with Campus Executive Directors to advance central business strategy. (2003-2015)
Previous Roles Include:
Various Organizations:
Regional Director of Admissions, National Admissions Team Developer, Admissions Coordinator, Business to Business Sales.
Board Activity
Executive Director
The Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP) serves a vital role in connecting, educating, training, developing and informing counseling and admission professionals working in career education in accordance with federal and state admissions related standards.