Abby Schuck Email & Phone Number

Wayne, Ne, Us

Wayne, Nebraska, United States

 Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and supervise Assistant Directors of Residence Life Facilitate a comprehensive and engaging training for live-in professional and student staff inclusive of fall and winter training, monthly in-services, and additional continued education  Supervise, evaluate, and advance a student development-centered residential programming model  Manage the programming budget for the Office of Residence Life Stay informed on current trends in residence life and student affairs in order to implement changes pertinent to college students today  Oversee, evaluate and expand living learning community offeringso Serve as liaison with the Career Scholars, Honors, and TRiO programs to facilitate the operation of their Living Learning Communities (LLC’s) o Design and advise the Wildcat Academy of Leadership and Knowledge (WALK) living learning community with unique leadership curriculum Coordinate with Campus Security to develop campus safety initiatives to address student conflict and crisis  Manage all residential conduct including report intake, judicial officer assignments, and case management Serve as a judicial officer in high-risk or repetitive situations  Plan, organize, and implement the Future Leaders of Your Program (FLYP) annual RA drive-in conference  Collaborate with Associate Director of Housing Operations to promote on-campus living, summer camps, and conferences and other crossover departmental responsibilities Brainstorm, develop, and collaborate with the Director of Residence Life to implement and sustain a strategic plan for the department to promote the on campus housing experience Utilize Microsoft 365, StarRez, Pharos360, PeopleAdmin, Alcohol 101+, and WebTMA software programs

Lincoln, Nebraska

 Manage and oversee the daily operation of the Outdoor Adventures Center and Member Services Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers for all areas of the OA program Process Outdoor Adventures transactions for equipment rental, bike shop, climbing wall, and adventure trips Serve as hiring manager to coordinate the hiring process of student staff including Handshake postings, scheduling interviews and follow-ups, orientation, and training schedules Market, hire, train, and supervise a staff of over 50 students  Maintain all facility and equipment reservations including customer contracts and synchronized scheduling  Troubleshoot facility, maintenance, and technology issues and complete appropriate reports or requests Address concerns and provide conflict resolution for all patrons and guests Develop and coordinate the weekly student work schedule for over 50 staff members and six program areas Handle cash and card transactions, interdepartmental transfers, internal requisitions, and daily drawer Manage all memberships, locker and facility rentals, and vehicle reservations Complete bi-weekly payroll paperwork Utilize several software programs to maintain all transactions including Microsoft Office 365, MyRed, Canvas, RecTrac, FinTrac, Rock Gym Pro, FileMaker Pro, When to Work, and more Forecast long and short-term staffing requirements along with scheduling needs and adjustments Develop and update student training materials for all customer service areas Collaborate across all programs within Campus Recreation and Student Affairs as requested Chair the Student Employee Recognition Committee for Campus Recreation

Cedar Falls, Iowa

 Recruited, selected, trained, supervised, and evaluated 10-14 Resident Assistants, 5 Desk Assistants and a Hall Secretary Formulated expectations for student staff and held them accountable to those expectations Organized weekly staff meetings to communicate important information and continue their professional development and team building Demonstrated fiscal management through setting and tracking a hall budget for programming, officeoperations, and professional development Maintained responsible use of a procurement card and reconciled expenditures to appropriate accounts Promoted community development among hall residents through consistent presence and availability Implemented a residence education curriculum for programming and relationship building in the areas of community and cultural engagement, academic and intellectual development, personal finance, personal ownership, and social engagement Served in a weekly 24-hour on-call duty rotation with other professional staff for 3500 on-campus students Addressed emergency maintenance concerns and following protocols and procedures Served as chair of the RA Workshop Committee to plan annual training and in-services Collaborated with colleagues and campus partners on various committees Understood and adhered to the student code of conduct, and executed administrative hearings and adjudicated cases of conduct policy violations Followed-up with students of concern to provide informal counseling and refer to appropriate campus resources Assisted in hosting the annual RA Conference Served as Conference Director to assigned summer camps and conferences Utilized various software systems to track student housing and conduct records  Participated in interviews for professional staff and graduate assistants Completed professional trainings including Violent Incident Defense Strategies (VIDS), Question Persuade Refer (QPR), and Safe Zone Ally

Indianola, Iowa

• Recruited, selected, trained, evaluated, supervised, and supported student staff members• Built community among first-year students living in residence through programming• Supported students in their transition to college and challenge them to grow socially and academically• Fostered relationships with colleagues across academic and student affairs in order to refer accurately• Mediated conflict among roommates and facilitate suggestion for compromise• Heard and adjudicated cases of conduct policy violations• Represented Residence Life at Registration Days and present to incoming first-year students• Analyzed annual student satisfaction assessment results, and implement changes to improve the residential and overall student experience• Served on the Students of Concern and Retention action team• Initiated and oversaw two new living learning communities• Served in an on-call duty rotation with other professional staff• Advised Residence Hall Association for campus-wide programming efforts• Collaborated with Campus Services to manage building upkeep

Hixson Opportunity Awards & National Student Exchange

• Facilitated a first-year seminar course to support students through transition to college• Coordinated training and advise peer mentors for seminar recitation courses and leadership development• Supported and developed first-generation students with high financial need • Conducted one-on-one meetings for academic success, student learning, and personal development• Advised the Hixson Student Board on programming, fundraising, and community service opportunities• Facilitated a semester-long social media campaign to connect first-year student experiences • Planned and executed a retreat for first-year students to foster community within the program• Promoted National Student Exchange through campus outreach, class presentations, and information sessions

Nebraska Athletics

• Coordinated and implemented a study skills series for first-year student-athletes in transition• Promoted academic success through tutor services and study skills• Facilitated individual and group tutoring sessions• Monitored mandatory study table hours

Academic Success Center

• Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with students to improve study skills• Advised students on academic warning or probation in collaboration with financial aid• Promoted effective study skills including time management, exam preparation, and goal setting• Referred students to appropriate campus resources when necessary• Managed student appointment records and the MAP-Works first-year transition survey database• Outreached to at-risk Greek and off-campus students based on MAP-Works transition survey results• Facilitated presentations incorporating study skills, campus resources, and student services

Housing And Dining Services

• Co-supervised staff of six summer Resident Assistants • Developed programs for apartment staff and complex community members• Contributed to the Senior Staff Training & Manual Committees • Developed a new check-in process for The Living Community

Residence Life

Career Development

Master’S Degree, Higher Education - Student Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Sociology

High School