Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime Hunt

Ep. 96: Marketing Academic Programs

Episode Summary

Jaime Hunt welcomes Adam Stoltz, Director of Enrollment Marketing at the University of Idaho, for a candid conversation on one of higher ed’s toughest challenges: marketing academic programs in a decentralized, siloed environment. From tackling the “order taker” mentality to building partnerships between colleges, admissions, and marketing teams, Adam shares how he’s helped bridge institutional gaps to drive strategic enrollment growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck translating institutional priorities into student-centric campaigns, this episode is packed with the real talk and actionable strategies you need.

Episode Notes

Jaime Hunt welcomes Adam Stoltz, Director of Enrollment Marketing at the University of Idaho, for a candid conversation on one of higher ed’s toughest challenges: marketing academic programs in a decentralized, siloed environment. From tackling the “order taker” mentality to building partnerships between colleges, admissions, and marketing teams, Adam shares how he’s helped bridge institutional gaps to drive strategic enrollment growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck translating institutional priorities into student-centric campaigns, this episode is packed with the real talk and actionable strategies you need.

Guest Name: Adam Stolz, Director of Enrollment Marketing, University of Idaho

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstoltz/

Guest Bio: With over two decades of experience in higher education marketing and enrollment management, Adam Stolz holds an Ed.D. in higher education administration from Saint Louis University, a bachelor's degree in arts management with a minor in computer science, and a master's degree in organizational leadership and management. His career includes progressive leadership roles across diverse university settings—private, public, land-grant, flagship, and the largest state system in the country. He has received multiple marketing awards for his work, with expertise in CRM strategy, and he also serves as a higher education consultant. Currently, he is the Director of Enrollment Marketing at the University of Idaho, where he is part of the university’s marketing team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, and embedded with the Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management.