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Boston, Ma, Us

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Provide strategic vision for the implementation of the SUCCESS initiative at the college, developing a case management model of advising to support students from underrepresented backgrounds.• Develop and implement a revitalized onboarding system for new students to SUCCESS with a focus on developing a strong foundation and building early momentum to help students reach their educational goals.• Lead a cross-college team to create a web of support for our students, ensuring they are able to overcome any obstacles to their success.• Coordinate SUCCESS team programming efforts, including workshops around college transitions, career exploration, and registration.• Responsible for identifying, tracking, and reporting on all students in the program.• Work closely with Institutional Research to complete comprehensive assessment and program improvement.• Advise a caseload of 75-125 SUCCESS students, providing holistic support on their college journey. o Provide comprehensive, multiple measures assessment for student placement in English and Math. o Utilize Starfish for the tracking of academic alerts and leave detailed advising notes. o Conduct academic standing meetings, as needed, for students facing academic difficulty.• Serve on various college initiatives such as the Diversity Caucus, Strategic Planning Champion, and the New Student Onboarding Taskforce.

• Provided leadership and strategic vision to the Advising department at the college, including through the COVID-19 pandemic. o Supported the department in the move to remote work, including the implementation of online appointment booking, the utilization of Microsoft Teams and Zoom for student and departmental meetings, and the creation of a return to campus plan that meets student, institutional, and staff needs.• Supervised full time and part time Academic Advisors, the Assistant Director of Transfer, and the Administrative Assistant. o As a supervisor, work to create a positive and inclusive work environment that supports professional growth as well as work-life balance.• Prepared and monitored the departmental budget to align with both college and departmental goals.• In response to the college’s strategic plan, oversaw the implementation of the proactive advising approach. o Served on the Core Team of the cross-college Advising Taskforce, focusing on developing recommendations to implement, train on, and assess the proactive model of advising. o Worked closely with our faculty advising partners and academic leadership to provide clear communication and tools for our faculty advisors, helping to ensure an equitable experience for students. o Developed training and professional development opportunities for both faculty and staff.• Collaborated with Student Services and Enrollment Management leadership (Admissions, Testing, Registrar, TRiO, Student and Family Engagement) to streamline the onboarding process for students and implement more channels of information sharing in support of student retention and success.• In conjunction with Institutional Research, worked to assess the impact and effectiveness of advising at Bristol.• Worked closely with Marketing and Communications to construct a robust communication plan for students during key enrollment and advising periods.

Fall River, Ma

• Advised a caseload of 30 students, supporting them in developing and obtaining their educational goals.• Developed and implemented the policy and process of assigning all students at the college to their advisor.• Coordinated the implementation of the college’s CARE Team Academic Alert system through Maxient. o Co-chaired the college’s CARE Team, managing an intervention process which ensures timely and relevant supports for referred students. o Assisted in the delivery of the CARE Fund, helping off set short term financial needs for students. o Previous experience implementing both Mapworks and SAGE (AdvisorTrac) before settling on the Maxient system for our Academic Alert processes.• Provided supervision and support to a Master’s level intern working with academically at-risk students.

• Serve as an academic advisor for a variety of students from all programs at the college, assisting with course selection, choosing a program of study, and navigating various college forms, policies, and resources.• Coordinate the implementation of the College's Early Alert system including the training of faculty and staff as well as developing targeted support for the students identified through the system as at-risk.• Recruit, train, and supervise student Peer Advisors who work with other students to overcome any barriers to their success while at the College.• Chair the Academic Standing Committee and oversee the academic standing processes for the entire college..

Rhode Island

• Served as the primary academic advisor to 30-40 undeclared students in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS)• Assisted walk-in students from all 16 majors in CELS with various academic inquiries including course selection, major changes, and referrals to various academic services• Utilized the online advisement system MAP-Works to identify and reach out to at-risk students • Developed an academic advising handbook highlighting policies and procedures for college faculty and staff• Organized the college’s participation in university-wide recruitment events for prospective students• Coordinated prospective student visits with the faculty and staff of the college to provide families information regarding our college, research opportunities, and classroom experiences• Managed award process for college scholarships in cooperation with faculty and the Dean’s office• Efficiently processed transcripts and applied transfer credits to student records using the Nolij database system • Partnered with the Office of Career Services on targeted resume workshops and other initiatives for the college• Taught 10 week first-year skills seminar (URI 101) to aid in the transition of new students• Developed comprehensive URI 101 syllabus that covers topics such as study skills, review of campus resources, diversity, campus involvement, and academic planning• Implemented typology assessments including VARK Learning Styles, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and TypeFocus with first-year URI 101 students• Collaborated with various campus offices including Housing and Residential Life and the Academic Enhancement Center, as well as with college faculty to develop academic programming for first-year students in the CELS Living and Learning Community• Selected and supervised 30 upper level students who assist CELS as student ambassadors in our recruitment and retention initiatives

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Provided weekly counseling support to 8 first-year, undergraduate students in the program to discuss and confront issues facing first-generation, low income students• Referred students to campus resources including academic advisors, tutoring services, residential life and the campus counseling center as needed• Developed educational workshops for current and past classes on topics such as financial aid and time management • Evaluated prospective PEP student applications and assisted in the selection of the new class in coordination with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions• Collaborated with staff to assess PEP and reevaluate policies to provide better experiences for participants• Created and published a weekly student newsletter, “This Week @ RIC”, containing important events and deadlines• Developed and instructed a study skills seminar for incoming PEP students to prepare them for college-level coursework

Rhode Island

• Supervised and provided direction to undergraduate student staff regarding operations and programs• Implemented programs related to gender equity, women’s empowerment, and advocacy including the Silent Witness Initiative, VDay, and Women’s History Month• Represented the Women’s Center on campus committees including the Sexual Assault Task Force• Created workshop opportunities on the topics of domestic violence, body image, and women’s issues for students to implement into the campus community• Developed a poster campaign for the residence halls in relation to respecting and empowering womenCo-Presenter at the NASPA Region I 2012 Conference, Mystic, CT "Honoring the Mission of Women's Empowerment- Implementing Successful Anti-Violence Programming on Your Campus"

• Supported the advertisement and execution of numerous events and activities centered on feminism and gender equity including film showings, campus wide rallies, and speaking engagements• Participated in the yearly VDay Campaign program as a performer and assistant director to inform the community on the issue of violence against women and raise funds to support global and local charities• Managed statistical data for the center by organizing data on various computer systems including Excel and SPSS• Assessed new ways to improve programming initiatives using the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) guidelines• Produced Annual Report to distribute to school officials and members of the community outlining the center’s programming efforts

Master Of Science, Human Development And Family Studies- College Student Personnel

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology, Minor In Women'S Studies

Activities and Societies: First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor, FYE Peer Mentoring Program Teaching Assistant, JumpStart Corps Member