Mr. Joseph Dreyer
Coordinator of Student Engagement
Background
I began my John Carroll journey in 2019 as a first-year business student and have grown into a campus professional committed to supporting student success and building engaged communities. After earning my B.S. in Business Marketing, I completed my MBA with a concentration in Marketing and Emerging Leadership while working in athletics as a Graduate Assistant for Volleyball and Sports Information.
My experience at JCU includes leading the Men’s Club Volleyball Team as Vice President and Head Coach—guiding the program to its highest national ranking—along with roles in Recreation, Intramurals, and the Athletics Equipment Room. Outside athletics, I also gained industry experience as a Recruiter with GRS Recruiting, strengthening my skills in sourcing talent, relationship management, and strategic outreach.
I currently serve as the Coordinator of Student Engagement, overseeing operations for 125+ student organizations, managing finances and event processes, and leading the launch of our new Fusion Club digital hub. I also direct social media strategy for jcustudentengagement to drive campus involvement.
In addition to my full-time role, I am a volunteer Assistant Coach for the Varsity Volleyball Team, contributing to athlete development, scouting, and game planning. My work across campus is centered on leadership, communication, and creating meaningful, high-impact experiences for students.
Areas of Expertise
Student engagement & campus programming
Collegiate athletics coaching and operations
Leadership development & team management
Recruitment, relationship-building, and outreach
Digital content creation & social media strategy
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and design for marketing
Data analytics and platform management
Event planning, logistics, and large-scale coordination
Writing, communications, and brand-focused storytelling
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing & Emerging Leadership
John Carroll University Graduate School (Jan 2024 – Aug 2025)
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
John Carroll University (Aug 2019 – May 2023)
Courses Taught
MBA Coursework (Marketing & Leadership Focus):
Strategic Marketing
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Data Analytics for Business
Digital Marketing Strategy
Managerial Communications
Project Management
Emerging Leadership Practices
Undergraduate Marketing Coursework:
Marketing Principles & Strategy
Consumer Behavior
Integrated Marketing Communications
Market Research
Sales & Professional Selling
Operations & Supply Chain
Business Analytics
