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Melissa Baer, MPA

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Senior Director of Admissions & Recruitment at University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Melissa Baer is a seasoned higher education professional with over 20 years of experience in enrollment management. As the Senior Director of Admissions at the University of Cincinnatis Lindner College of Business, she focuses on recruitment and strategic visioning. Colleagues describe her as an adept and passionate leader with a servant leadership style.

She is passionate about creating pathways for students to attend college, mentoring professional staff, and championing programs that provide students with significant professional experience before they graduate. Her focus on team development is a cornerstone of her leadership approach, as shown in her celebration of her teams accomplishments.

She is excited to be returning to her roots in international travel by recruiting for masters programs in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Job Level
Senior
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Enrollment Management
Has over two decades of experience leading recruitment and enrollment initiatives at multiple universities, focusing on strategic vision and operational management.
Student Opportunity
Passionate about providing students with opportunities to gain professional experience and graduate with less debt, as highlighted in her posts about university programs.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Senior Director of Admissions & Recruitment
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
9-2019 - 4-2025
Director of Undergraduate Enrollment, Lindner College of Business
University of Cincinnati
6-2014 - 8-2019
Associate Director of Admissions, Recruitment
University of Cincinnati
9-2013 - 6-2014
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
UNC Charlotte
5-2008 - 6-2013
Sr. Assistant Director of International Admissions
Indiana University Bloomington
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Media appearances

Lindner welcomes new leadership, faculty and staff. Featured in University of Cincinnati News
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Education
2011 - 2013
Masters of Public Affairs
Indiana University Bloomington
8-2000 - 5-2004
Bachelor's degree
Hanover College
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts
Hanover College
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