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Rochester, Mi, Us

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

• Taught a one credit course with a primary goal of teaching students how successful communication and relationship development can improve their chances of academic and personal success• Designed weekly lesson plans with focused goals on how communication choices influence college success, how to be responsible, productive and invested in college, how to foster attitudes and skills to enhance academic, personal, and social success and self-discovery and human difference• Developed weekly assignments to meet learning outcomes of course

Rochester, Michigan, United States

• Proactive academic and career advising for prospective and current graduate students to ensure admission, retention and graduation for all School of Nursing graduate programs for 6 consecutive years• Built, managed and reported on 16 School of Nursing graduate applications in the NursingCAS application system, while maintaining consistent communication with SON administration, Program Directors/Coordinators, the Graduate School and NursingCAS representatives • Analyzed data in NursingCAS, Empower, Argos, BDM, Degree Works and Banner to ensure all prospective and current student information is clean for registration, graduation and future communication tracks• Developed and enhanced relationships with campus partners, specifically the Graduate School, to assist in streamlining the graduate admission process, POEs, and degree audits contributing to a better student experience and assurance of meeting HLC and CCNE requirements• Collaborated with SON Program faculty on increasing enrollment and retention• Coordinated information sessions and orientations for all MSN tracks for high yield into programs• Guided faculty on university policies and procedures for SON graduate catalogs, handbooks and curriculum changes• Oversaw and coordinated Dean’s Circle, including the application and selection process, materials and budget management, and tracking of 60 student members• Acted as a member of the OATA Committee co-presented various modules and cohosted a NACADA webinar and virtual discussion for over 90 professional Academic Advisers and campus partners• Participated in the EAA Organization Committee to advance student learning, retention, and degree completion through a comprehensive, standards-based strategic planning process• Selected to participate in the second cohort of OU Leadership Academy, which focused on leadership best practices, development of professional goals, assessment and networking opportunities with leaders throughout the university.

Rochester, Michigan, United States

•Assisted with special review process for students with criminal backgrounds and developed an official organized method for committee review applications• Responsible for processing and managing temporary/casual employees and student payroll budget to ensure compliance with university policies• Utilized Access to create detailed reports of prospective student data, visits and evaluations to determine overall success of programs and events, and presented return on investment of events to academic leaders to gain support for following years• Partnered with the Honors College Dean to create a residential summer experience to expose high school students to the opportunities available in a university setting• Represented the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the Athletics IX Committee• Managed the Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center including scheduling of the room, opening and closing procedures, audits of technology and facilitated training on how to utilize the room• Responsible for the management of Grizz Mascot appearances for recruitment events and university partners. Facilitated the cleaning and repair schedule for the costume• Represented Oakland University at recruitment events such as sanctioned high school and community college fairs, high school visits and alumni events• Advised prospective FTIAC, transfer, second degree seeking, post-baccalaureate, guest and international students regarding institutional policies and provide general overview of academic programs• Coordinated large scale recruitment and yield events to promote opportunities for incoming students

Rochester, Mi

• Recruited, trained and supervised 2 Graduate Assistants and 50 undergraduate students in the Admissions Ambassador Program by providing direction in assigning projects and creating weekly schedules, along with communicating expectations and providing feedback on job performance• Oversaw the Telecenter and developed calling campaigns based on supporting data to feeder counties, out-state students and out-of-state students to assist with the recruitment and yield of prospective students• Analyzed data in the Event Management System and Banner to make sure all inquiry information is clean for future communication tracks• Coordinated large-scale recruitment and yield programs to ensure excellent service and a positive overall experience for prospective students and guests• Developed and enhanced relationships with campus partners, specifically in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, to assist in organizing visit opportunities• Organized individual visits with prospective students and guests including visit requests, scheduling, confirmation, staff assignments and customized personal itineraries• Advised prospective FTIAC, transfer, community college partnership, second degree seeking, post-baccalaureate, guest and international students regarding admission policies, career exploration, and general university information• Managed an Oakland County recruitment territory to make certain prospective students are recruited, admitted and yielded to the university.• Served on the LAC-O Committee and assisted with the facilitation of the annual Student Leadership Conference hosted by Oakland University

Rochester, Mi

•Developed and organized a strategic territory plan in Oakland County and counties in mid-Michigan and west Michigan to ensure prospective students are recruited, admitted and oriented for 3 consecutive years• Reviewed and evaluated student applications, transcripts, and college readiness exam scores to determine admission eligibility into the university• Conducted recruitment visits and developed relationships with community college counselors at Grand Rapids CC, Montcalm CC, Muskegon CC, Oakland CC and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College• Assisted in the facilitation of recruitment, yield and transition events for prospective and current students • Conducted individual meetings with prospective FTIAC, transfer, community college partnership, second degree seeking, post-baccalaureate, guest and international students regarding admission policies, career exploration, and general university information• Organized school group campus visits to increase interest in OU and developed relationships with local high schools and community organizations in Oakland County• Acted as a liaison to the School of Engineering and Computer Science• Acted as a member of the MACRAO Secondary School Relations Committee to educate and train new admissions representatives on MACRAO guidelines• Aided in the planning and implementation of the Student Leadership Conference for Oakland County high school students as part of the Learning Achievement Coalition – Oakland committee• Served on the Admissions team as a main contact for the Oakland2Oakland program and conducted Community College Partnership presentations to the community• Participated on the MACRAO College Day/Night Committee to approve and organize the Fall and Winter MACRAO College Night/Transfer Fair Calendar• Co-constructed a professional development series for admissions graduate assistants focusing on Principles of Good Practice, ethics and values, and career development

East Lansing, Mi

•Advised undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni regarding general career exploration, resumes, mock interviewing, graduate school preparation, networking, job searching, internships and career fair preparation• Conducted and interpreted career assessments (MBTI and Strong II) for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni• Served as a liaison to the College of Social Science to provide specialized career related assistance to students• Designed and presented 30 career development workshops focused on resume building, networking, interviewing tips, and general career exploration• Co-coordinated the 5th Annual Career Summit leadership conference for 100 student leaders and established relationships with local employers and alumni

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Collected best practices and co-constructed the Leadership Academy workshop series for 50 undergraduate student leaders on campus• Identified learning outcomes and designed the six week Leadership Academy workshop series• Developed an understanding of all university event planning, budget, and contract negotiations for student events

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Interviewed and transcribed interviews of 6 students, 4 instructors and 7 field experience supervisors who participated in the ROKS program• Synthesized information from interviews to co-author the 2008 ROKS Program Evaluation used in planning for future ROKS programs and grant proposals

East Lansing, Mi

• Co-taught a student leadership development course for 22 undergraduate students• Designed weekly lesson plans incorporating leadership theory, active learning and experiential activities to connect student’s personal leadership qualities to personal undergraduate experience• Focused the course on leading yourself, leading others, leadership ethics and values, and global leadership

Masters, Student Affairs Administration

Bachelors, Human Resource Development

Activities and Societies: Human Resource Development Professional/Honors Society, Society for Human Resource Managers Student.