Emelia D. Dunston, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the office including providing reception, processing incoming mail, submitting work orders, and maintaining the physical office space for the Vice President for Learning, Student Engagement and Success- Manage the Vice President’s schedule, including arranging meetings, calls and visits, travel arrangements, and coordinating the Vice President’s attendance at work-related engagements- Perform various departmental accounting functions including but not limited to processing invoices, ordering supplies, entering requisitions, and completing monthly credit card reconciliations- Assist with drafting and/or proofreading emails, letters, reports, or other documents and correspondence as needed- Lead special projects as assigned, providing project coordination, documentation, and support

Chattanooga, Tn

- Provided administrative and budgetary oversight over the Office of Student and Family Engagement- Supervised four full time professional staff members and administered indirect supervision to two graduate assistants- Responsible for executing essential HR processes for the office, including employee recruitment and selection, onboarding, performance reviews, and talent development- Directed the development and enactment of student engagement related procedures, policies and practices in accordance with university and system standards- Assisted the administrative staff from units reporting to the Dean of Students with administrative functions including payroll/IRIS administration, monthly ledger reconciliation, prepare/submit paperwork for purchasing and expense tracking

Louisville, Kentucky Area

- Served as the primary advisor for the Bellarmine Activities Council and Knights Nation- Provided feedback to each organization’s student leaders on how to enhance their performance, manage their peers, and resolve organizational issues- Offered training and consultation to other student organization leaders to help them meet organizational goals and responsibilities- Crafted policies and procedures that govern student organization behavior- Contributed to the formation of program goals and student learning outcomes for the Student Activities Center

Lexington, Kentucky Area

- Served as an advisor for the Student Activities Board (SAB)- Assisted with the selection, training and evaluation of the organization’s student leaders - Initiated and maintained correspondence with outside contractors, agents, and performers- Directly responsible for extension of offers and negotiation of major entertainment contracts- Designed and facilitated trainings for student organization leaders proactively and by request

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D)

Master Of Education (M.Ed.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)