Ashley Seitz Kramer

Background

About Ashley Seitz Kramer

I’m a senior leader in professional and higher education who builds high-performing teams and successful partnerships while driving operational, financial, and programmatic growth. I think, lead, collaborate, innovate, and problem-solve with curiosity, creativity, and integrity.Some highlights include:Director of Professional Education, University of Utah (2.5 years/present): • Lead a dynamic team to expand portfolio of professional programming and industry partnerships• Deliver measurable gains in enrollment growth, cost reduction, and operational efficiency• Professionally engaged in local, state and national conversations about education, technology, and workSenior Assistant Dean & Director of Operations, Westminster University (12 years):• Directed multimillion-dollar academic operations; led large administrative teams, optimizing budgets, HR, and workflows• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to streamline processes, enhance organizational effectiveness• Cultivated inclusive, high-performing culture by aligning talent strategies with institutional goals• Designed policies and systems that increased transparency, improved resource allocation, and strengthened decision-making• Collaborated with deans, faculty, provost, and stakeholders to align priorities, drive organizational coherenceEducator, Scholar, Writer & Lifelong Learner (over 23 years of experience in Education):• Taught 50+ courses in writing, research, and interdisciplinary studies across five institutions• Creative work published in 35+ literary journals; first book, Museum of Distance, published by Zone 3 Press in 2015; second book, Proxemics, forthcoming from Parlor Press (+ finalist for the AWP Donald Hall Prize + 42 Miles Press Poetry Prize )• Presenter at national conferences (academic, edtech) and webinars• Hold multiple graduate degrees, including MFA in Writing and PhD in Education• Hold multiple professional credentials: in Project Management, Human Resources, Employment LawLeadership Philosophy• Passionate about building and leading effective teams within cultures that value trust, data, communication, collaboration• Specialize in designing systems that foster clarity, transparency, efficiency, and sustainable growth, creating environments where organizations and individuals can thrive • Grounded in meaningful work, strong relationships, and aligning values with action• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access• Cultivate ecosystems of healthy communication that support adaptability in a rapidly changing world of work