I was promoted to this crucial role to aid in the development, implementation, and management of educational programs focused on translational biomedical sciences research. This position involves overseeing and coordinating various activities related to curriculum design, instruction, student support, and program evaluation. I work closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the effective delivery of educational initiatives that foster knowledge and skills in translational biomedical research is being done.•Participate in the development, review, and enhancement of the curriculum for translational biomedical sciences research education programs.•Collaborate with faculty and experts to ensure program content aligns with current trends and advances in translational biomedical research.•Oversee program administration, including budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling of courses and activities.•Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational policies, regulations, and accreditation standards relevant to biomedical sciences research education.•Aid in facilitation of communication and coordination amongst faculty, ensuring consistency in program delivery and assessment.•Work as part of the recruitment team for PhD and MS programs to develop and implement student recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants for each individual program in the Institute for Translational Sciences, Office of Educational Programs•Working with faculty, provide guidance and support to students throughout their educational journey, addressing academic and professional needs. Continue to evaluate student progress and implement appropriate interventions to ensure academic success and retention.•As part of a team, establish and enhance mentoring programs, workshops, and networking opportunities to enhance student engagement and career development.•Collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes, enhancements, & innovation in response to evaluation findings.

I was promoted to this leadership role to provide strategic training to employees in ITS-OEP compliance, accreditation records, and office programs. I also hold responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient execution and management of three master programs, two PhD programs and a Scholarly Concentration in the School of Medicine. These responsibilities require me to assist in overseeing the administration of an annual $1M budget for education and recruitment programs, salaries, travel-related expenses, and training activities for scholars, graduate students, and staff. My proudest achievements to date can be summarized as follows:• Served as a vital contributor to Clinical Research Education Support Task Force for institutional change, the group led implementation of assembled mandatory training for clinical research staff.• Managed administration of two NIH (NCATS) training grants for 18 scholars. • Mentor administrative staff, and graduate assistants in best practices. •A key member of the Brain Forward ECHO team; increased program attendance by 100% since inception of program in 2021.• Spearheaded implementation and approvals of curricular planning for Vaccine Track and new MD-PhD Pilot Program for Human Pathophysiology & Translational Medicine program.• Bolstered recruitment efforts by showcasing success of training grants through strategic on-campus advertising.

In this role, I oversaw coordination and administration of three academic programs within the health sciences. Effectively, I built new courses in conjunction with faculty members. In doing so, I maintained open lines of communication with faculty and students to ensure proper documentation of performance indicators. I also leveraged advanced knowledge of information systems to improve operational processes and administrative efficiency.My most memorable achievements include the following:• Pioneered launch of new online system for Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, crafting two new online templates for 285 students across 10 programs.• Valued for ability to quickly learn major workforce development concepts for careers in health sciences.• Demonstrated exceptional capacity for leadership when coaching and training nine coordinators for new online program.

During this time, I owned responsibility for creating and launching marketing and advertising campaigns utilizing the organization's various social media platforms. At the same time, I developed and executed with a team nationwide marketing strategies. I also devised new tools to collect relevant data to ensure growing sales.My most important accomplishments include:• Leveraged communication skills to advise over 51 sales representatives on best practices and professionalism at expos.• Garnered successful business leads through extensive research and data analytics.

My partner at the time was in the United States Coast Guard and moved air stations while I was at Mississippi State University. Due to the unexpected move, I followed after the academic year and relocated with him to Atlantic City.

• Trained, supervised & advised 5 Graduate Hall Directors and 35 undergraduate Resident Advisers through creating engaging educational programs, staff training, professional development, student discipline and promoting diversity and multi-culturalism.• Direct 1,236 bed spaces that include 6 residential units on-campus including family/graduate student housing in order to uphold student safety, development, and departmental values. Additionally, tasked with closing family/graduate student housing mid-year, successfully completed without incident.• Serve as Conduct Hearing Officer in residence hall disciplinary matters working collaboratively with the Dean of Student’s Office• Charged with making appropriate referrals and providing accurate advice for on-call crisis situations when contacted by Resident Directors • Responsible for researching, developing and implementing updates to course work for the Resident Advisor course, in addition to instructing a section of COE: 4513, Paraprofessionals in Student Development. Maintain syllabi in accordance with CACREP and Department of Counselor Education and Educational Psychology standards• Professional Staff Advisor for Rewards and Recognition Committee and Diversity and Social Justice Committee • Served on Student Organization’s Committee as the department’s representative; which advises organizations on constitution revisions while assessing the current university rules and regulations in place regarding student organizations.

• Trained, supervised, and advised 1 Senior Resident Assistant, 4 Resident Assistants, 1 Desk Manager, and 11 Desk Assistants providing programs and professional development opportunities while maintaining operations of a 338 bed upperclassmen residence hall containing suite and apartment style living options for residents• Served as Judicial Hearing Officer in residence hall disciplinary matters, including being asked to serve on an institutional hearing committee• Handled crisis situations while making appropriate referrals to on and off campus resources while working with on-campus and city law enforcement agencies.• First Year Experience Cluster Coordinator that assisted faculty in planning events pertaining to their course for first year students. Additionally serving as a representative for the Division of Student Affairs for the First Year Experience Committee working collaboratively with faculty.• Committee Member for Health Education at Loyola (H.E.A.L), The sophoMORE Initiative, Family Weekend• Created a 6 week series for incoming students to learn more about StrengthsQuest with additional follow-up sessions; such as Strengths and your Money – How to make it go further.

The Challenge:Graduate Advisor for the Student Senate Finance Committee. Managed annual budget of $900K with 25 student committee members. Course Instructor and Academic Advisor for LA&S 292, Academic Success Seminar for students on academic probation through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.The Results:- Raised $5K for Breast Cancer Awareness Charities in partnership with KU Athletics. Fundraising held on campus and in Lawrence community.- Produced leadership programs with gender emphasis, KU Men’s Leadership Academy and KU Women’s Leadership Academy, with 100 students and staff participation.- Initiated positive body image photo campaign entitled Real Beauty, Real Women, Real KU for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Designated National speaker Stacy Nadeau, an original DOVE model, and 1000 students participated in week-long event.- 12 students attended Seminar for success. Favorable results with 33% lifted from academic probation.

The Challenge:Adapt programming model to create population-specific campus activities for commuter students. Advise and assist Panhellenic Council as needed in preparation for Fall Formal Recruitment. The Results:- Co-coordinated Roo Fair Student Organization information tables during orientation. - Assisted with Panhellenic Council Fall Formal Recruitment for 105 potential new members.