Amber Mollhagen

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Amber Mollhagen is the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Houstons Graduate College of Social Work. An alumna of the university with both an MSW and a PhD, she leverages over 20 years of experience to lead student recruitment, admissions, and support services for the college.

Her career is rooted in a deep passion for social work, which she describes as feeling like "home. " Prior to her academic roles, she gained extensive experience in community service, including providing bereavement support at Bos Place, working with Head Start families at BakerRipley, and as a medical social worker in a hospice.

She was inspired to pursue social work by a volunteer she knew who provided support for the AIDS/HIV community in the 1990s.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Believer

Relationship Oriented

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Student Success
Her role is centered on developing and implementing services to support the entire student lifecycle, from recruitment and admissions to advising and graduation.
Social Work Education
Actively explores the intersection of social work and higher education, creating opportunities for students and enhancing the curriculum and community experience.
Enrollment Management
Participates in national discussions and presentations on strategic enrollment management for graduate social work programs, focusing on trends, recruitment, and retention.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2016
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at University of Houston
10-2001 - 5-2016
Director of Admissions and Recruitment at University of Houston
9-2000 - 10-2001
Assistant Program Director at Bo's Place
8-1999 - 9-2000
Team Leader at BakerRipley
1-1994 - 8-1997
Medical Social Worker at HOSPICE OF LUBBOCK INC

Education

8-2010 - 8-2015
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Houston
8-1997 - 5-1999
Master of Social Work - MSW from University of Houston

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Exp : 29 Location : Houston, Texas, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at University of Houston
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DONT's

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