Buffalo, NY—Canisius University announced today the appointment of Sarah Calzonetti as its new director of undergraduate admissions. She brings to the role nearly a decade of higher education experience spanning admissions, recruitment, academic advising and accreditation, and a proven ability to drive strategic enrollment through data-driven decision making.
As director of undergraduate admissions, Calzonetti leads the development and implementation of strategic recruitment initiatives for undergraduate enrollment. Her responsibilities include establishing data-driven policies and processes, strengthening collaboration with the Financial Aid Office and building partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations to grow enrollment.
Calzonetti comes to Canisius from Niagara University where she was director of graduate enrollment. In this role, she managed application processes, led the institution’s Corporate Partner Program and supervised the accelerated master’s programs, implementing streamlined processes, managing prospective student outreach and coordinating dedicated events. Calzonetti’s experience also includes successful roles as a recruitment and academic advisor at Loyola University Maryland and an admissions counselor at SUNY Oneonta.
A member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC), Calzonetti holds a bachelor of science degree in communication from Medaille University. She earned her MBA in management and a graduate certificate in sports and entertainment from Iona University.
Canisius University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1870, it is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the premier private university in Western New York. Through its seven schools and colleges, Canisius offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and programs, 65 master's programs, and a variety of professional degrees.
