• Arrange and schedule 75-100 clinical student placements per cycle by contacting health care systems and facilities via e-mail and phone in a timely and courteous manner paying strict attention to course deadlines and details• Retain placement sites from cycle to cycle by building successful with up to 4 university partners for ABSN and FNP programs• Conduct placement research by employing successful sourcing strategies using creative methods• Resolve and anticipate student and partner placement concerns by contacting the appropriate party in a professional manner and using critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Define, develop, and achieve goals for the placement cycle• Train 3-5 new placement specialist on placement software (Inplace and PureCloud)• Collaborate as part of team to ensure that all students were placed before the start of a placement cycle by connecting with the placement coordinator and student success team• Motivate and coach teammates by posting online words of motivational encouragement• Maintain solid up-to-date knowledge of the partner’s curriculum changes• Incorporate strong organizational skills in my day-to-day activities, filing, and e-mail systems to ensure that all placement process were completed efficiently by paying strong attention to detail• Interpret and process business contracts and medical clearance documents before sending to partners and health systems paying strict attention to detail• Audit placement statistics by analyzing and cleaning-up appropriate queries in Inplace for accuracy• Manage placements to students be calculating the risk and rewards of a successful student placement by analyzing the course policy and comparing that to the assigned placement objectives

• Provides individual career advising by informing students of the career development process and how various resources can be used to explore majors and careers• Oversees enrollment in Career Center courses and communicates with the Registrar and Career Center when adjustments need to be made• Teaches IDS 128 Thriving In College, Career, & Beyond to a class of approximately 20 students helping them to build personal strengths, apply academic and self-management skills, and develop educational and career goals • Organizes and executes Career Chats, a major and career exploration event for approximately 350+ students, by recruiting academic departments, student organizations, alumni, and employers• Develops the curriculum for all Career Center courses by providing direct input to the content, assessing course effectiveness, and implementing plans for improvement• Oversees the hiring of non-tenure track faculty for all career courses• Administers and interprets career assessments such as the FOCUS 2 and Strong Interest Inventory• Recruits, hires, and trains, and supervises Graduate Assistant in career and curriculum development• Plans, conducts, and presents workshops on Career Development topics targeting undeclared students and first-year students• Utilizes student tracking software system (Symplicity)• Serves as a liaison to faculty who want to incorporate career development into the curriculum• Assists as needed at Career Center sponsored events, fairs, and Open Houses

Spring 2019-Fall 2019Thriving in College, Career, and Beyond (IDS 128)3 creditsThis course is designed to assist first-year students in any field of study with successfully transitioning and thriving in college and career. Students in the course will receive guidance on key factors that impact their transition and success in college and beyond. These include self-exploration, utilizing campus resources, building research skills, identifying and strengthening transferable competencies, networking and community involvement, participating in a global society, and exploring and preparing for educational and career goals. This course will assist you, the student, to develop, utilize and apply the skills needed for success in college and beyond. Spring 2018-Spring 2021Career Choice (IDS 106)1 credit hour25 StudentsCareer Choice is designed to assist students in exploring and discovering their own interests and skills while learning about valuable tools and resources for selecting an academic program and/or career path that fits their individual needs.Fall 2017 SemesterFirst Year Learning in Communities (IDS 122)1 credit hour20 studentsThe intent of the First Year LinC Seminar is to assist first semester students in their transition to the University community, and understanding how to maximize the resources provided at Illinois State. The seminar helps students acquire academic skills necessary for success in college in a small seminar environment. The three major themes addressed in the seminar include: successful transition to and within the University, major/minor and career exploration, and issues and problems that impact the public

• Advises approximately 175 Chemistry and Biochemistry majors and 70 Chemistry minors on course selection, registration, university policy, and graduation requirements• Assesses causes and identifies solutions to academic problems by using proactive advising• Evaluates academic advisement report in Campus Solutions (Peoplesoft) system• Explores the strengths and interests of individual students and connects them to career goals• Referred students to campus and departmental resources• Furthered student development and growth by meeting with students on academic probation and at-risk students to discuss time management, note taking, test taking, and study strategies• Communicated with prospective employers and graduate school representatives and conveyed these opportunities students• Assisted in the transition of transfer students to campus by meeting with them before the start of classes aiding in the course registration process and meeting with them multiple times over the course of the semester• Advocated for the students when they did not feel like their voices were being heard• Promoted opportunities for career growth and global engagement• Collaborated with colleagues in the creation and organization of the override request form and waitlist and by serving on the campus-wide override request committee• Fashioned a safe space for students to come and discuss difficult dialogues with me • Collaborated with faculty and students to bridge the gap by serving on the Curriculum Committee and the Undergraduate Program Committee• Reviewed and edited major plans of study for traditional and transfer students

• Evaluated and processed individual request for tuition refund appeals, late registration fees, on-campus fee waivers, G.P.A. adjustments and grade changes by applying institutional policies and entering adjustments into Myzou (Peoplesoft) system• Addressed students, parents, and university staff concerns regarding tuition appeal decisions in a courteous and timely manner using written and verbal communication• Analyzed and maintained tuition refund appeal statistics and student records• Adjusted degree audits by adding exceptions in DARSweb• Reviewed application materials from students seeking residency• Worked collaboratively with all divisions of the Office of the University Registrar• Documented areas of concern for procedural change and developed new documents when necessary• Assisted in the interview and hiring process• Completed UM System myLearn courses such as Customer Service Confrontation and Conflict, Professional Networking Essentials Developing Confidence, and Professional Networking Essentials: Finding Opportunities to Make Connections

• Assisted students in registering for classes using myZou (Peoplesoft) system• Navigated and entered comments and appointments in MU Connect (Starfish)• Observed academic advisors advising styles and noted how they confronted students in crisis• Created and taught a lesson in reading and studying strategies for the College Success Seminar • Explained to students on probation the Mid Semester Grade Form• Presented at the Transfer of Division session and spoke with students about their qualifications to transfer in The Business School by examining degree audits• Advised students about requirements needed during the graduation check process• Redesigned program plan/check sheet for easier use in Microsoft Office• Assisted academic advisors with course planning and registration during Winter Orientation

• Advised students regarding coursework needed to be taken to graduate• Attended weekly staff meetings• Learned about institutional policies and procedures

• Graded lab reports, provided feedback on group projects, and taught students how to analyze statistical data