Gregory Bailey Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL

• Served as the content expert for the Student Academic and Promotions Policies for the College of Medicine
• Trained, educated, and provided consultation to advisors regarding college policies and procedures related to student academic progress and promotions
• Coordinated the Chicago Student Promotions Committee, which handles student promotions, disciplinary actions, dismissals, and exceptions to academic policy
• Supervised two Academic Learning Specialists and co-supervised three Academic Advisors
• Advised medical students on degree requirements, career planning, board exams, and navigating resources
• Monitored student progress and proactively engaged with students who were struggling

Washington, DC

• Supervised a staff of two Assistant Directors, two Academic Advisors, and an Operations & Data Coordinator, who serve about 1200 undergraduate students
• Ensured Undergraduate Programs functioned smoothly by maintaining appropriate staffing coverage, updating processes when necessary, incorporating technology, and eliminating redundancies to maintain an average 94%.
• Led the team through the entire undergraduate student lifecycle, from recruitment, orientation, advising, retention, through graduation—including probation and dismissals
• Advocated for Kogod’s interests to high-level administrators, including Vice Provosts, the Registrar, Associate Deans, and Deans
• Reviewed academic policy, proposed changes when necessary, and implemented changes
• Recruited both internal students and external students through various events, workshops, and preview days

Washington, DC

• Served as the lead academic advisor for Undergraduate Programs
• Represented the interests of Undergraduate Programs and our students at the monthly Advising Leads Meeting
• Conducted new student orientation sessions for both parents and students
• Advised students in the Bachelor-Master program, which allows credits to be shared between their undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Partnered with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion to work with business students in the STEP program, which works to help underrepresented students have a seamless transition into college
• Oversaw retention initiatives within Kogod, including identifying and meeting with at-risk students, collaborating with other Retention Leads across campus, and running regular retention reports

Washington, DC

• Advised a caseload of roughly 350 students
• Worked with students via phone, Skype, email, or in person to discuss academic and personal issues
• Diffused tense situations involving both parents and students in a calm and productive manner
• Navigated transfer students through the entire transfer process, from acceptance to registration
• Ensured students are maintaining academic progress by monitoring and updating Degree Audit Reports
• Conducted orientation presentations (for both students and parents) and advanced registration training presentations

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Conducted meetings with students to discuss academic, financial, and personal issues
• Worked with underrepresented students to ensure their specific needs were met
• Referred students to a variety of campus resources
• Mentored students throughout their first year of college
• Maintained electronic and hard-copy files of each student

Chicago, Illinois

• Recruited prospective students and assisted with admissions decisions
• Led guided tours of the school for prospective students and their families
• Conducted candidate interviews in person, over the phone, and via the internet
• Collaborated with campus departments to accomplish goals and meet student needs
• Responsible for maintaining student files throughout the admission process
• Facilitated new student orientations, open house, and various campus events

Master Of Education (M.Ed.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Transferred to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.