Missouri S&T has named Kelly Sharp director of enrollment management, effective Oct. 1. Sharp, who has served the university for nine years, reports to Dr. Robin Gore, vice chancellor for student success.

Sharp most recently served as associate director of admissions. She began her career at S&T as an admissions counselor recruiting students in rural Missouri before advancing to senior admissions counselor, assistant director of out-of-state recruitment and associate director of admissions.

Throughout her tenure, Sharp has contributed to initiatives focused on improving the prospective student experience, strengthening recruitment and expanding the university’s reach. Her work includes helping establish S&T’s out-of-state recruitment efforts, streamlining the test-optional admissions process and developing new ways to engage prospective students and families.

“Kelly’s experience, institutional knowledge and commitment to students make her well-suited to lead our enrollment management efforts,” says Gore. “Her collaborative approach and focus on improving the student experience will help us build on our recruitment efforts and strengthen partnerships across campus.”

As director, Sharp will oversee efforts to strengthen student recruitment, increase awareness of Missouri S&T and create meaningful experiences that help prospective students and families understand the value of an S&T education.

“Missouri S&T offers exceptional academic programs, hands-on learning opportunities and strong career outcomes, but there are still students and families who haven’t discovered what makes this university special,” says Sharp. “I’m excited to work with our campus community to expand our reach, strengthen our recruitment efforts and help more students see the opportunities available to them here.”

Sharp also plans to expand opportunities for faculty, staff, alumni and academic departments to participate in recruitment initiatives. These efforts build on existing campus partnerships, including the admissions referral program, Miner Heart Week and university recruitment events.

“Enrollment isn’t just the responsibility of one office,” says Sharp. “Every interaction, connection and opportunity to share the S&T story can make a difference in a student’s decision. I want our campus community to know that their ideas and involvement are welcome.”

Faculty and staff interested in supporting recruitment initiatives or sharing ideas can contact Sharp at sharpkn@mst.edu.