Cierra Burnett Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Knoxville, Tn

• Oversee Ignite program including participant recruitment, on-site logistics, program publications, supply procurement, and staffing• Coordinate the Clifton M. Jones Student Leadership Workshops, including participant marketing and recruitment, program proposal submissions and selection, and assessment• Coordinate the campus LeaderShape Institute session• Oversee relevant course enrollment and curriculum development/implementation• Develop/manage program operating budgets• Coordinate venue procurement for retreats, programs, etc.• Coordinate assessment for Ignite, LeaderShape, and the CMJ leadership workshops; Track student persistence and retention figures• Assist with department strategic planning and implementation of initiatives that directly affect leadership and service at the University• Contribute to department assessment to evaluate student learning, student development, and stakeholder perceptions and review data for constructive improvements of programs and program organization• Select/Train/Supervise the Ignite graduate assistant, 6 Ignite Student Directors and 70 Ignite Team Leaders• Oversee practicum student selection and supervision• Teach leadership studies course in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) for the Ignite program• Cultivate relationships with community and campus partners to plan and collaborate on program events and activities• Represent Department and Division on various campus committees and through volunteering at campus events• Collaborate with closely aligned departments, including the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies on co-sponsored initiatives and programs• Collaborate on fundraising and sponsorship procurement activities to support the Ignite leadership development program; Serve as steward to current donors

Phoenix, Az

Office Of Community-University Partnerships

• Manage all administrative tasks, digital and print communications, and website• Promote diversity and inclusion on campus by assisting in the logistics and implementation of programs such as MLK Day of Service and WE>START• Program manager of Literacy Lagniappe Reading Initiative for over 400 school aged children – designed to increase the literacy rates of children within the Old South Baton Rouge Community

Memphis, Tn

• Developed the program structure for a summer enrichment program for high school students at a charter school in Memphis• Managed all on-site crisis/emergency situations, communications, and a budget of over $30,000• Supervised a team of 5 interns (including conducting a 3-day comprehensive orientation, daily staff debrief meetings, and one-on-one meetings)

• Recruited high school students as an ambassador for the U of M through enrollment counseling• Used Hobsons Connect for recruitment communications with high school students, parents, and transfer students• Chaired office committee to increase workplace morale and positively impact group dynamic through team building activities

Memphis, Tn

• Developed the Senior Class Gift program, which educates University of Memphis students about the importance and impact of student and alumni giving and promotes a philanthropic spirit among graduating seniors• Chaired committee of student leaders who planned and implemented events• Designed graphics and materials for print and social media

• Provided guidance and aid to approximately 4,000 incoming students and their families throughout two summer-long orientation programs• Planned and implemented educational sessions• Advised students and parents concerning campus resources, services, and policies

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Master Of Arts - Ma, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, Sociology, French

High School