Ivan Makar Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny

● Monitor all advising processes for over 900 undergraduate students.● Respond to and resolve non-routine, complex and/or sensitive advising issues; troubleshoot registration problems and/or concerns; perform academic review.● Create, implement and assess advising programming for undergraduate student body.● Organize and coordinate pre-registration advising process and graduation check-out.● Guide undergraduate advisors on advising services provided.● Liaison with the Dean’s Office regarding Advising/Student issues; provide updates and periodic training of undergraduate advisors regarding school and university policies including grading and academic probations.● Represent Department on matters of advising and student issues throughout the University.● Organize and coordinate new student orientations.● Continue performing tasks of an Undergraduate Advisor with an emphasis of transfer student advising.Peer Advising Program Coordinator● Coordinate all aspects of the Departmental Peer Advising Program.● Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate Peer Advisors.● Design, develop and implement Peer Advisor training.● Create and maintain Peer Advisor budget.

New York, Ny

● Teach courses in Speech and Interpersonal Communication: Public Speaking, Interviewing Strategies, etc.● Redesigned and standardized NYU’s Public Speaking course syllabus to be used by all instructors.

New York, Ny

● Direct all academic processes regarding curriculum organization, including establishing courses/teaching schedules, managing adjunct professors, and assisting with approval of new courses.● Manage course schedules for the Undergraduate program.● Supervise and evaluate performance of advisors, including directing advisement of students; hire, train, evaluate performance, and determine staffing levels; identify and prioritize assignments to ensure deadlines are met and review work for accuracy.● Sit on UG faculty committee; translate committee decisions into advising policy and implement necessary procedures.● Serve as liaison on curriculum decisions within MCC programs and the Steinhardt Academic Affairs office.● Monitor individual class enrollments; develop and implement strategies to recruit current and prospective students for existing and future courses, especially with low enrollments.● Promote and articulate goals of department to applicants, students and affiliated offices within the School and University to provide academic guidance and direction.● Respond to non-routine, complex, or sensitive inquiries regarding department’s program. Academic integrity policy, and University financial aid in an effort to promote interest in departmental programs.● Respond to faculty concerns regarding students; Ensure fair and even application of academic policies, including issues of grading, plagiarism, and academic probation.● Manage and update student services and curriculum information on the department website; assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems experienced by applicants or students attempting to access online information.● Serve on various Steinhardt committees when called upon; represent program to outside constituencies; manage undergraduate budget.

Greater New York City Area

● Direct all administrative aspects of the Saturday Heritage School for 250 children from grades Pre-K-11.● Supervise, evaluate and foster teamwork with 15 teachers, 5 assistants and 2 administrators.● Recruit, hire and train new faculty and provide ongoing professional development.● Coordinate and manage curriculum for all grades and develop programs that support student achievement.● Create yearly strategic plan, school calendar and manage special events.● Design and manage school budget; oversee online student database and webpage.● Coordinate student registration and orientation.● Maintain high visibility, interaction and effective communication with students, staff, PTA and community.

New York, Ny

Undergraduate Advisor ● Provided academic advisement and personal and career counseling services to up to over 200 students annually.● Responded to students’ inquiries and advise them about the University’s academic programs.● Developed and deliver innovative, dynamic student services and special events.● Promoted Department to incoming and potential students and their parents.● Conducted registration, new student and transfer orientation and University yield events.● Represented Department on Dean’s Panel at New Student Orientations. ● Instructed New Student Seminar for freshmen and transfer students.

New York, Ny

● Counseled seniors in Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science as they completed their academic degrees and began the transition out of college.● Advised pre-professional students and wrote recommendations to medical and law schools on their behalf.● Counseled students about academic policies, programs and options and assisted them in the development of meaningful educational and career plans.● Monitored the academic progress of seniors and communicated with the appropriate faculty to ensure their success.● Acted as a resource referral and liaison with other offices including maintaining a comprehensive knowledge about all academic policies and procedures, core requirements, pre-professional information and all non-major specific information.● Connected students to other University resources in order to assist them in taking advantage of all available academic opportunities.● Supported and partook in programming efforts focusing on post-graduate options and the transition out of college.

New York, Ny

Academic Advisor● Counseled a caseload of approximately 100 incoming at risk students on academic, professional and personal concerns. ● Provided support, monitored and maintained contact with students throughout their first semester in college.● Administered entrance exams, formed semester schedules and conducted registration.● Worked closely with faculty to facilitate students’ achievement in the classroom.● Coordinated Alumni Advisor Program.● Interviewed and evaluated prospective CAP students in conjunction with Admissions.● Supervised Office Coordinator and Practicum Students.CAP University 101 Instructor● Taught CAP University 101 courses covering topics such as time management, note taking, test preparation, listening skills, classroom etiquette, Freshmen survival skills, etc.● Provided specialized activities as needed for CAP students placed on probation.● Assisted in coordinating workshops for CAP students.CAP Peer Leader Coordinator● Recruited, trained and evaluated CAP Peer Leaders.● Designed, developed and implemented peer training and supervision.● Revised “Peer Leader Handbook” and established policies and procedures for Peer Leaders’ Team

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