Ian Foster Email & Phone Number

Palm Desert, Ca, Us

Riverside, California

Conceptualizes, implements, and monitors department and campuswide programs, projects and events as related to donor relations.• Oversees the administration of the UCR Foundation scholarship program• Provides guidance/supervision for donor recognition and student ambassador programs• Creates/monitors quantitative and qualitative metrics to evaluate effectiveness• Provides logistical support for UCR Foundation as needed

Riverside, Ca

Provided analysis and project management in service to the vice chancellor and his leadership team.• Identified issues requiring immediate attention, conducted required research, and initiated action• Worked closely with UC/UCR administrators, faculty, major donors, alumni, and community members to gather and exchange information• Oversaw the coordination of UCR’s campaign launch events

Riverside, Ca

Provided analysis and project management in service to the vice chancellor and his leadership team.• Identified issues requiring immediate attention, conducted required research, and initiated action• Worked closely with UC/UCR administrators, faculty, major donors, alumni, and community members to gather and exchange information• Oversaw the coordination of UCR’s campaign launch events

Riverside, Ca

Developed and implemented campuswide ceremonies, meetings, and special events.• Developed/maintained a quality standard for programs and protocol• Researched/advised on cost reduction, and production improvements• Collaborated with campus service departments to coordinate services

San Diego, Ca

Coordinated graduation, alumni events, and student networking events logistics.• Worked closely with internal departments to ensure optimal services• Maintained department budget and prepared projections/forecasting• Managed communications including reports to be used in public announcements

San Diego, Ca

Coordinated graduation, alumni events, and student networking events logistics.• Worked closely with internal departments to ensure optimal services• Maintained department budget and prepared projections/forecasting• Managed communications including reports to be used in public announcements

San Diego, Ca

University Advising • Student case load management • Managed data integrity • Defined and interpret Ashford University policies and procedures for students • Provided academic and financial counseling • Adherence to all Ashford University and external regulatory agency policies and procedures • Continually upheld the mission and strategic objectives of Ashford University • Assisted in the training of newly hired advisors

San Diego, Ca

Coordinated the logistics, set-up, billing for client conferences and meetings. • Drafted proposals and conducted site visits with potential conference clients • Utilized numerous on-campus departments to accommodate clients • Monitored and processed contracts and payments • Coordinated the hiring and training of 35 student employees

San Diego, Ca

Worked with on-campus entities to arrange overnight accommodations, meals, catering, facilities, audio/visual and set-up needs for conference services guests. Coordinated • Prepared billing and invoices for clients• Supervised Summer Conference Center staff and orchestrated staff trainingOversaw the marketing of the SDSU Office of Housing Administration including website updates, brochures, handouts, forms, etc.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies