Bethany Smith Bucher, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Serves as the Records and Information Management Specialist for GBHEM’s theological and continuing education programs, managing enrollment, academic, and completion records of students and program participants• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding registration, records, course schedules, and program completion requirements• Provides support, record management services and communication with students and program participants, constituent groups, and accreditation services regarding related concerns, collaborations, and processes• Provides technical and logistical support for GBHEM’s online enrollment systems• Works in collaboration with staff to plan and develop strategies for maintenance and upgrading of academic information infrastructure; provide demographic, academic and financial data regarding programs; and update internal/external resources and communications regarding programs

Stateside Remote

• Conducted comprehensive biographical, financial and informational research on individual, corporate and foundation prospects for corporate partnerships, high profile alumni for marketing and other institutional involvement, volunteer leadership, and grant opportunities.• Monitored major international and business news, utilized social media and other resources to enhance prospect strategies and alumni and donor stewardship• Prepared research profiles, briefing reports, lead generation, and prospect lists for the Office of Institutional Advancement and University leadership • Made recommendations for action and planning for events and initiatives of the Office of Institutional Advancement• Designed, implemented, and coordinated the research systems and resources necessary to identify key alumni and major donors• Created, maintained, and distributed reports that facilitate an efficient flow of strategic information throughout the University• Stayed well-informed of developments in prospect research, alumni relations, higher education enrollment and engagement, and general philanthropy

Cincinnati Area, Ky

• Managed, planned and executed employee giving and recognition program• Oversaw internal employee development support committee • Attended Foundation for Talbert House board meetings and coordinated internal grant proposals for the Foundation• Executed fundraising events for Talbert House affiliate, Council on Child Abuse (COCA)• Developed and managed a portfolio of event sponsors, current donors and prospects• Worked in collaboration with event coordinator to develop and implement strategic plans to convert event attendees and agency vendors into annual donors• Tracked donor relations and stewardship activities in established database

Highland Heights, Ky

• Catalog Coordination and Publication: content editor and publisher for the university annual catalog cycle. Collaborated with academic and administrative departments across the university to obtain information required for catalog publication as well as supported one-off updates.• Facilitated the academic structure within SAP for NKU along with Curriculum workflow. • Created the annual social media schedule and worked with IT and Marketing & Communications to ensure all communications are pushed.• Maintained and published the Registrar website and the catalog website. Provided monthly analytics on page usages and time visited.• Curriculum Maintenance which included inputs and changes to the university academic structure as well as attended UCC meetings.• Backup for degree audit and event planning tasks and graduation processing within the systems line.• Performed additional duties as assigned by the Registrar Leadership

Cincinnati, Oh

• Compiled statistics and prepared reports for the academic departments and programs • Administered and analyzed assessment and evaluation questionnaires• Monitored quantitative and qualitative data and compiled reports• Designed/created seminars, classes, workshops, and programs in conjunction with academic unit heads and faculty members• Assisted faculty with Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure dossier needs• Maintained and updated faculty and departmental records and handbooks • Assisted academic unit heads with: scheduling needs, overseeing departmental budget, departmental meetings and events, and general office requests to ensure that all departmental needs were met in a timely manner• Planed and coordinated UC Smiles and Community Dental Day events for the Dental Hygiene department• Assisted on Academic Support team projects as needed• Proficient in 25Live, Catalyst/CaRT, Success Factors, and SAP

Cincinnati

• Served as a functional support to campus staff in the day-to-day operations of the Registrar office as needed and ensures that academic policies are complied with consistently, including the management of all task requests received from campus staff• Assisted the Centralized Scheduling Team as necessary in the development of all campus schedules and registration of students• Developed and delivered all training materials for campus staff related to policies and procedures related to Registrar operations• Generated reports as requested to support staff and organizational performance in areas including, but not limited to attendance monitoring, S/I ratio results, and graduate processing• Continued to improve the timeliness of information processing through effective system management, staff development, and interdepartmental communication for internal and external constituencies• Assisted to collaborate and coordinate on any projects requiring input from or that affect the Registrar’s Office system-wide or on an individual campus basis• Assured appropriate and timely compliance of state, regional, national and federal regulations along with accrediting criteria, including preparation and submission of required reports as needed

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Organized and conducted quarterly registration process for in-school and incoming students• Interacted with Admissions department to ensure students are properly enrolled• Monitored attendance and persistence procedures• Generated reports for in-house, support staff and external agency use• Enforced Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)• Served as the School Certifying Official for the Veterans Administration• Coordinated with Student Financial Services to ensure accurate registration for aid payments• Reviewed degree candidates and process graduates• Supervised Associate Registrars, Records Assistants, and Work Study students• Minor travel as required for training and outreach opportunities• Student Conduct Committee Member• Student Appeals Committee Member• BMC System-Wide Proof of Graduation Committee Co-Chair

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Compiled, maintained, and tracked academic records for current and former students• Provided excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff• Recorded daily attendance and end of term grades on all active students• Processed requests for transcripts and education verifications• Provided support and assistance to other members of the Registrar department• Outlined month-to-month scheduling for all active students• Evaluated transfer credits from other colleges and universities • Utilized reports for departmental needs• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and CampusVue• Pursues and completes outside responsibilities whenever possible• Audit Advisory Committee Member• Staff Services Committee Member

Master Of Arts - Mpa, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society member

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa