Benjamin Mcmullen Email & Phone Number

Bellefonte, Pa, Us

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Advise around 500 students in varying programs across the college of engineering both in person and remotely• Intentionally and proactively work to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging opportunities within the college of engineering for all students• Understand all forms, policies, and procedures for students in special academic circumstances• Develop and implemented training for academic advisors• Participate in prospective and current student presentations on the college of engineering and on advising• Serve as a direct contact for veteran and ROTC students within the college of engineering• Create and implement publicized flowcharts of the suggested academic plans of all engineering majors within the college• Developed research proposals on advising for advising conferences• Conduct appointments for orientation of first year students both in a group format, and on an individual basis during remote work.• Provide outreach, communication, and resources to students in academic warning with a three step process• Assist students in building schedules, and navigating complex policies and general education requirements.• Work with students to explore majors and other resources at their disposal on campus, including but not limited to: Study abroad, Minors, Majors, Certifications, and career services• Present in prospective student visits, accepted students day and orientation• Created and executed internal assessment of the college of engineering resources for advising• Provide lecture and resource connections during first year engagement courses• Act as a liaison for academic resources with departmental faculty• Guide students through transfer credit equivalencies and processes• Work directly with international students and sponsored relations on understanding• Attend professional Advising Conferences both regional and national

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Supervise and advise a staff of 18 Resident Assistants in a hall of 350 residents• Supervise Vedder Hall at large for any community and facilities concerns• Facilitate move-in and move-out procedures in collaboration with housing services• Conduct one on one development & mentoring sessions with RA’s throughout the academic year• Create and advise Vedder Hall IRHA through the academic year• Organize and complete the RA selection and hiring process • Participate in conduct hearings and facilitate meetings to promote student accountability and reflection• Develop learning outcomes, goals, and ongoing assessment for programs and initiatives• Create and maintain a budget for the RA staff programming and student development• Respond to student issues and provide follow up accordingly in collaboration with all offices on campus• Trained as a Bucknell Diversity Advocate for search committees on campus• Implemented and evaluate the residential programming model, including academic success, exploration and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice, and wellness• Informed and well versed on resources on campus involving student referral• Regularly volunteer to participate in volunteer opportunities on campus• Maintain regular communication with the first-year experience coordinator• Regularly participate in RA training exercises and presentations for fall and winter training• Refer students to necessary on-campus services (counseling, tutoring, etc.) as needed

Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States

• Supervised a staff of 15-20 RA’s across 4 residence halls on campus• Facilitated advising sessions with resident assistants on their work life balance• Lived on campus and generated community through programming• Served on rounds and on-call duty rotation for all campus emergencies for 10 halls• Created a reference booklet on incident response on and off campus• Conducted judicial reviews and give sanctions for students regularly• Coordinated closing and opening of buildings on campus• Served has head of search committee for a new Residence Life Coordinator• Created a new handbook on the Residence Life Coordinator position• Updated the RA handbook and hiring process• Created and implemented an on-boarding process for RLC’s and GA’s

Hamburg, New York, United States

• Developed and executed lesson plans on various introductory learning• Assessed and evaluate clarity on assignments and class discussion• Conducted and regulated class discussion in debate style and format

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Assisted full time staff in all office operations, programs, and advertising• Facilitated programs on all aspects of academic skills such as; time management, study habits, professor to student communication, and writing reading skills • Communicated opportunities for students to obtain academic assistance on campus• Served as an academic tutor for undergraduate and masters level courses • Managed and facilitated the Supplemental Instruction program• Assessed and conducted changes to improve the Supplemental Instruction experience• Assisted in the operations of the college transition program for summer orientation• Taught classes for first year transition students in English and critical thinking• Conducted research on Men and Masculinities through the lens of division one athletes

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Produced advertising for students of the Summer Bridge and Learning to Learn program• Conducted summer placement testing for future students• Provided emergency on call service to students living on campus for the program

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Proficiency in interpreting and working with Banner ID system, Excel, and Word• Represented registrar at orientation and open house functions• Reviewed, evaluated, and processed transcripts to create degree completion plans• Provided students with information and resources to ensure degree completion.

Mansfield, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided on call emergency service for up to 500 first year students• Developed programming for first year students on a twice monthly basis• Assisted in the training of other resident assistance• Provided grass-roots research on wet vs dry campuses for policy changes

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

Activities and Societies: Professional Academic Advising Conference presenter for NACADA and Penn State Advising Conference Research focus.

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 3.58

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Residence Life and Housing Resident Assistant Residence Life Intern Minor in Philosophy

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Tennis Team