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-Manage, administer, and coordinate all operational and planning aspects of the convention program-Work closely with the convention planning team to determine and support the various needs of the convention planning and delivery, such as budget needs, goals and spending controls, and overall professional development spending. -Oversee performance of and work regularly and closely with General Services Contractor to ensure the convention details are aligned with overall convention… Show more -Manage, administer, and coordinate all operational and planning aspects of the convention program-Work closely with the convention planning team to determine and support the various needs of the convention planning and delivery, such as budget needs, goals and spending controls, and overall professional development spending. -Oversee performance of and work regularly and closely with General Services Contractor to ensure the convention details are aligned with overall convention expectations, in regards to quality, time/space allotments, food/beverage spending, and other contractor/vendor engagements. -Serve as the primary International Office point of contact and the liaison to the convention team for convention-related questions and information. -Plan, implement, serve as on-site staff support, and assess in-person ACPA sponsored, professional development events including but not limited to the Institute on the Curricular Approach (ICA), the Student Affairs Assessment Institute (SAAI), the Leadership Educators Institute (LEI), the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education (NINLHE) Institute, and the Presidential Symposium.-Negotiate facility and speaker contracts for professional development institutes and other in-person events.-Coordinate with volunteer leadership and faculty on content development and evaluation for each professional development institute or event.-Manage budget related to revenues and expenses for institutes and other in-person association professional development events.-Attend to member and attendee accessibility needs related to professional development institutes and in-person events.-Monitor higher education and student affairs landscape, news, and politics for relevant and timely topics for “just-in-time” virtual professional development events.-Work with entity groups and Association leaders to develop calendar of future virtual professional development events. Show less

Alliance, Oh

-Develop, plan, and implement academic support programs for undergraduate and graduate studentsincluding online study skills courses, tutoring, and conditional admit support programs-Provide functional supervision and mentorship for full-time NCAA Intern-Oversee university tutoring program providing students in courses with highest DFW (drop, fail, withdraw) rates which includes collaboration with various academic departments as well as hiring, training, and supervising student… Show more -Develop, plan, and implement academic support programs for undergraduate and graduate studentsincluding online study skills courses, tutoring, and conditional admit support programs-Provide functional supervision and mentorship for full-time NCAA Intern-Oversee university tutoring program providing students in courses with highest DFW (drop, fail, withdraw) rates which includes collaboration with various academic departments as well as hiring, training, and supervising student tutors-Support various student populations which include high-risk new students, students in academic recovery, and student athletes-Develop curriculum and instruct one-credit course for high-risk new first-year and transfer students with the goal of developing study skills, time management skills, and identifying impactful university resources which will enhance an individual students academic performance-Act as a success coach for students helping them identify areas for growth and aiding them in development of knowledge and skills promoting success in college-Co-administer and utilize Starfish retention software to identify at risk students and facilitate individualsupport meetings with at risk students identified by university members Show less

Alliance, Oh

-Develop, plan, and implement orientation and first year experience programs for approximately 650 undergraduate first-year and transfer students annually through collaboration with university partners and stakeholders-Design strategic sessions to prepare students for holistic success in college, covering topics including the academic transition to college or a different institution, social integration/involvement, transitioning to a new community, and wellness in the university… Show more -Develop, plan, and implement orientation and first year experience programs for approximately 650 undergraduate first-year and transfer students annually through collaboration with university partners and stakeholders-Design strategic sessions to prepare students for holistic success in college, covering topics including the academic transition to college or a different institution, social integration/involvement, transitioning to a new community, and wellness in the university setting-Create new first year experience program model designed to focus on individual student needs and enhanced peer mentorship by upperclass students-Utilize Starfish retention software to identify at risk students and facilitate individual support meetings with at risk students identified by university members-Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate 1 graduate student and approximately 60 undergraduate students -Develop strategic training model for upperclass student mentors-Manage a $150,000 budget supporting development initiatives and staff wages-Committee service includes Retention Committee, CARE(Collaboration, Assess, Respond, and Engage) Team, Transfer Student Transition Team, Campus Events Committee, and New Student Communication Committee Show less

Stony Brook, Ny

Responsible for the planning and implementation of a two-part orientation programs for over 5,000 new undergraduate students annually. Coordinated orientation leader selection, training, and supervision. Assisted with university committees which included: Opening and Orientation, First-Year Seminar Curriculum, Commons Day for first-year students, Homecoming, Northeast LGBT Conference, NODA Region IX Conference, and Leadership Institute.

Coordinator for Inclusion, July 2012-April 2014•Co-chair departmental inclusivity committee with focus on developing diversity training for paraprofessional staff•Develop and implement ideas for recruiting and retaining diverse professional and paraprofessional staff•Serve on professional staff selection team•Advice LGBT paraprofessional staff affinity organization (Spectrum)•Attend departmental leadership team meetings and contribute to departmental planning… Show more Coordinator for Inclusion, July 2012-April 2014•Co-chair departmental inclusivity committee with focus on developing diversity training for paraprofessional staff•Develop and implement ideas for recruiting and retaining diverse professional and paraprofessional staff•Serve on professional staff selection team•Advice LGBT paraprofessional staff affinity organization (Spectrum)•Attend departmental leadership team meetings and contribute to departmental planning discussionsResidence Director, June 2009-April 2014•Supervise, train, and evaluate one professional, full-time Assistant Residence Director, one graduate assistant, and 10-20 paraprofessional Resident Advisors•Coordinate daily administration and operation of two different residential complexes consisting of traditional co-ed residence halls housing 450 students and smaller residential facilities housing 36 students•Participate in a 24-hour duty rotation responsible for crisis response for multiple residence halls housing more than 2,000 first-year and upperclass students •Conduct judicial hearings and provide creative and educational sanctions for Code of Student Conduct violations and Departmental Standard violations•Manage a building budget totaling $4,700, learning community programming budgets totaling $14,520, and additional funding from Division of Student Affairs co-curricular programming proposals totaling over $13,000•Collaborate with faculty and staff members from various university colleges to facilitate learning community experience for first-year students•Responsible for implementation of pilot Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) residential college for first-year students housing a cluster of 5 academically focused learning communities•Administer and supervise summer residential programs for incoming first-year students, high school students, and current students in academic focused programs Show less

Clemson, Sc

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Student Affairs Administration & Leadership

Master Of Education, Counselor Education-Student Affairs

Bachelor Of Science, Biology