
Coco Solutions
Educational Consulting
Coco Solutions
We are an education consulting firm specializing in supporting K-12 schools and higher education institutions with enrollment management, student recruitment, admissions, retention initiatives, and technology strategy. Founded by Dr. Joshua Coco, an expert in education administration with over 15 years of experience driving student enrollment growth and technology implementations at major universities, Coco Solutions is dedicated to helping education organizations optimize their student recruitment funnel, boost admissions, improve retention, and strategically leverage technology to advance student success and institutional performance.
Services include:
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Enrollment management consulting covering recruitment strategies, admissions process optimization, and retention program development. We help schools attract, enroll, and retain the right-fit students to meet goals.
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Data analytics to identify enrollment and admissions trends and model the impact of alternate strategies. We provide insights to inform recruitment and admissions practices.
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Technology consulting to build solutions that engage prospective students, simplify the admissions process and support student success once enrolled. We design holistic enrollment technology ecosystems.
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Marketing and communications planning to connect your brand with prospective students and promote programs creatively across diverse channels. We distill your value proposition and broadcast it wider.
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Application and enrollment performance reviews to diagnose gaps and obstacles throughout the admissions funnel. We quantify application conversion rates and uncover attrition points.
With fresh thinking and proven strategies, Coco Solutions helps schools build robust pipelines of eager, qualified students. Our customized solutions and hands-on partnership model enable institutions to execute solutions that maximize enrollment yield, admissions ROI, and student retention.
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SERVICES
Leveraging data and technology, I help schools optimize student recruitment, admissions, and retention through customized enrollment management solutions, recruitment strategy development, and technology implementations tailored for institutional success. My experience-driven strategies strengthen school-student connections to support engagement from first contact through graduation. I partner with institutions to envision enrollment excellence and make it a reality.

OUTREACH/EDUCATION
Craft targeted outreach strategies to engage prospective students and families across channels and foster brand affinity within local communities.

ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT
Help institutions attract, enroll, and yield the right-fit students through data-driven recruitment strategies, improved admissions workflows, and retention program development.

TECHNOLOGY/AI
Guide institutions on effectively leveraging technology to advance student engagement, improve outcomes, and enable educators.
ABOUT ME
Dr. Joshua Coco is an experienced higher education administrator and consultant passionate about advancing student success. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has over 16 years of experience driving enrollment growth, improving retention, and implementing technology solutions throughout education.
As Assistant Dean at the University of Miami, Joshua quadrupled graduate enrollment and doubled undergraduate deposits through data-driven recruitment strategies and integrated marketing campaigns. He has also led a communications team with branding revitalizations generating over $100 million in earned media value.
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As an Education Consultant at AT&T, Josh provided strategic guidance and technology solutions to education organizations nationwide. He is dedicated to helping institutions optimize the student experience from recruitment through graduation.
He has been recognized as a finalist for the University of Miami’s Provost Teaching Award for excellence in instruction as well as delivered numerous presentations and workshops in partnership with associations like the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) and Fierce Education.
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With his blend of leadership acumen, analytical skills, and student-focused mindset, Joshua is driven to help education institutions envision and achieve enrollment excellence.
About Me.
Education
2015
Doctorate of Education
Lamar University
Educational Leadership: This doctoral degree from Lamar University focuses on advanced study of administrative leadership, policy, and organizational behavior in educational institutions.
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Doctorate Scholarship: Academic scholarship awarded by Lamar University to cover tuition costs for exceptional doctoral candidates.
2012
Master of Education
Angelo State University
Student Development and Leadership: This graduate degree from Angelo State University provides training in leadership, administration, and support services in higher education and student affairs.
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Carr Scholarship: Academic scholarship from Angelo State University awarded to graduate students exhibiting strong leadership potential.
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National Society of Leadership and Success: Honor society membership recognizing student leadership and engagement.
2008
Bachelor of Science
Centenary College of Louisiana
Mathematical Economics and Computer Science: This dual undergraduate degree from Centenary College combines training in mathematics, economics, and computer science.
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Dean's List: Recognition for achieving outstanding academic marks, awarded multiple semesters during undergraduate study.











