Bernadette Mchugh Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

This position has a unique role within the leadership of Advising. In additionto leading a team of Academic Advisors, this Director of Advising manages administrativeservices and systems, coordinates with other divisions of Enrollment and Student Success, andis responsible for advising reporting and assessment to connect and strengthen support acrossthe.

This position oversees administrative services and systems, coordinates with other divisions of Enrollment and Student Success, and is responsible for advising reporting and assessment to connect and strengthen support across the arc of the student experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the advising systems and processes throughout The New School.

2 West 13th Street, New York, NY

The Associate Director provides leadership for Academic Advising initiatives aimed at student success from time of deposit to the point of degree conferral. Working closely with Parsons and University-wide academic, enrollment and student services personnel, the Associate Director will develop and use existing tools to identify students at risk of leaving.

• Conducted academic and registration advisement for a significant cohort of students.
• Advised for study abroad, permission to register off campus, leaves of absence, AWOL status and readmission.
• Reviewed and approved degree progress reports for graduation candidates. Coordinated creation of graduation lists.
• Coordinator and advisor for all financial aid problems and scholarship nominations.
• Created new student file database and established AdvisorTrac student scheduling system. Trained all Drama Department staff on software usage.
• Member of departmental Diversity Committee and the Applied Theatre Working Group, working with faculty to implement new programming and degree tracks.

FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN Office of Strategic Assessment, Planning and Design; Managed office and business operations and activities for the AVP, department and office floor and provided administrative support to the office of Planning and Design.Analyzed a variety of institutional data and prepared summaries and recommendations for the AVP. Independently.

• Provided administrative support for department Administrative Director, department Chair, professors and students.
• Counseled graduate students in Design program.
• Assisted students with library research, orientation, registration, and daily schedules.
• Produced the Alumni Report, an annual alumni publication detailing accomplishments of alumni and introducing graduating class to the professional world.
• Wrote, coordinated and distributed monthly newsletter announcing department happenings.

Provided detail oriented, flexible and efficient assistance for executives at various companies including Carnegie Corporation, UBS, Penguin Publishing and New York University.Composed letters, internal memos, lists, reports and general correspondence.Answered large volume of incoming calls; took messages, transferred calls, dealt with general inquiries.

Acted as team leader for talent at the number one tourist site in the Midwest.Provided motivation and support to a team of performers, artists and costumed characters for holiday festivals.Handled customer complaints.Acted as liaison between talent and management.Managed a staff of 20+.

Acted as on-site manager while performing on National Tour with Theater Company.Functioned as client liaison coordinating details of each performance.Reconciled all travel expenses, generating financial reports and maintaining budget.Mediated disputes within traveling company.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master’S Degree, Higher Education And Student Personnel Counseling; 2010

Activities and Societies: JoSA

Bachelor Of Arts, English And Theatre

Shakespeare Program

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Drama, Speech and Debate, Softball