Chad Novak, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Residential Colleges

• Works with 4 residential faculty to implement and develop house programmatic initiatives around community involvement, self-discovery, personal well-being, cultural awareness, and learning• Mentors and advises 16 student leaders within the house programming advisory councils, supporting their student development • Organizes a yearlong competition between the 10 first-year residential halls, called the Commons Cup, focusing on academics, athletics, community involvement, service, and sustainability• Oversees large-scale community programs attracting thousands of students, including the Commons Ball, Welcome to the Block party, and the End-of-Year Block Party• Supports purchasing for the residential colleges, managing a budget of $98,500• Designs and manages online content for house-level and Commons-wide programs through the creation of content for print and social media• Assists in the facilitation of residential colleges-wide programs, including new student orientation for first-year, international, and transfer students

Office Of Student Life

• Coordinated large-scale student-life campus events and programs, such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, Sibs and Kids Weekend, Spring Concert, and Extravaganza that supported a vibrant campus life community• Advised 13 student staff who are members of the Campus Activities Board leadership executive board • Assisted with managing program budgets; managed an annual budget of $200,000• Developed and implemented creative marketing strategies for campus events and programs; increased social media following by 3,000 followers• Partnered with other university departments to develop, implement, and coordinate events, programs, and volunteers (i.e., Residence Life)• Created and delivered presentations, organized retreats and strategic planning meetings, and other leadership development activities• Served as a liaison to various constituents, including on and off-campus agencies, vendors, and departments• Coordinated and implemented student retention events, workshops, and retreats

Housing And Residence Life

• Acted as a student conduct resolution facilitator and effectively use communication skills, objectivity, and creativity to help disputants reach their own voluntary solution• Emphasizing and help students practice restorative justice through inclusive decision making, active accountability, repairing harm, and rebuilding trust

Mid-America

• Implemented educational programs and resources to address issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion• Assisted with recruiting educational session presenters and programs focusing on diversity• Utilized the NACA Diversity Statement to create an inclusive and hospitable experience for attendees, including conferences, meetings, and educational sessions• Served as an advocate within the Regional Leadership Team, educating volunteers on the Diversity Statement; ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are addressed through regional programs• Presented an educational session for the Mid-America National Association for Campus Activities Conference – “Take Care of Yourself to Take Care of Others: Trauma Informed Care”

University Housing And Dining

• Served as the primary contact for 8 conference groups in which I oversaw and assessed their needs for staff coverage, check-in and out processes, problem solved, and completed invoicing• Provided functional supervision for conference assistants by managing task completion, providing feedback, and supporting student development• Created a training manual for ACUHO-I interns, including job responsibilities and expectations as a Conference Coordinator• Processed and reconciled 8 conference invoices totaling $100,000; checked for accuracy for housing, meal plans, and miscellaneous charges• Utilized housing database management software, StarRez, to maintain, store, and track data for conference groups• Provided customer service for participants that included appropriate communication and detailed response to inquiries• Provided effective crisis management skills by evaluating the situation, assessing safety risks, providing immediate response and support, advocating for participants, coordinating follow-up communication, and ensuring proper documentation

Athletics And Events Center

• Coordinated facility and operational support for the athletic department and the events center• Assisted with planning and execution of athletic and non-athletic events• Acted as assistant game administrator to ensure all athletic competitions needs are supported• Assisted in the coordination, training, and evaluation of student staff• Assisted with daily operations of the athletic department and the events center• Implemented and execute safety protocols according to CDC guidelines

City Of New Baltimore

• Designed and implemented activities and programming for children ages 6 to 12 years old• Implemented and executed safety protocols according to CDC guidelines• Primary lead communication with parents via written, verbal, and social media updates• Trained, supervised, and managed camp counselors• Morning and aftercare shift leader; in charge of opening and closing facility, parent communication, checking in/out children, and overseeing caregiving

Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute

• Trained, facilitated, and debriefed the Leadership Safari conference staff: Guides, Rangers, and C-Team• Held office hours, interviews, and trainings during the spring and fall semester• Upheld the Cross-Campus Leadership Initiative learning goals, while creating a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all current and new Central Michigan University students

Recreation, Parks And Leisure Services Adminstration Department

• Helped plan and develop lesson plans• Collaborate with professor to monitor development of students• Acted as liaison between students and professor• Assisted students with problem solving and solutions • Delivered lesson plan and lecture to 30 students

City Of New Baltimore

• Developed and implemented sports games and activities for children ages 6 to 12 years old• Helped plan, setup/tear down the New Baltimore Triathlon - over 300 participants ages 18+ years old• Morning and aftercare shift leader; in charge of opening and closing facility, parent communication, checking in/out children, and overseeing caregiving

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0 Gpa, Passed With Distinction

Activities and Societies: College Student Affairs Leadership, Student Affairs Graduate Association

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Recreation, Parks And Leisure Services Administration, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Special Olympics College, Association.