Jodi Olson Email & Phone Number

Chestertown, Maryland

I creating the first Professional Advising Office for the Washington College. Enhancing the Services and resources for the students by expanding the website both internally and externally. Increasing the number of shadowing and internship opportunities as well as expanding the articulation agreements in place for our students future professional development. Additionally, I counseled over 200 non-science and science pre-health students annually and created educational plans to enable… Show more I creating the first Professional Advising Office for the Washington College. Enhancing the Services and resources for the students by expanding the website both internally and externally. Increasing the number of shadowing and internship opportunities as well as expanding the articulation agreements in place for our students future professional development. Additionally, I counseled over 200 non-science and science pre-health students annually and created educational plans to enable them to complete degrees within four years.Creating a I also delivered workshops on personal statement writing, interviewing, and application processes planned a health professions speaker series and worked with the Career Center to develop a mock interview program. Show less

Wrightwood, California

OLSON Advising- Education Consultancy (February 2005 - Present)Founding AdvisorKey ProjectsRobert Wood Johnson Grant, Western University of Health Sciences, March 2016 - PresentI serve on the Academic Planning Committee and have been asked to act as the part-time Pre-health Professions Advisor for the Program, Summer of 2017.UCI Biomedical Science Department April 2015 - December 2015I provided general information on admissions procedures, advertising, Student… Show more OLSON Advising- Education Consultancy (February 2005 - Present)Founding AdvisorKey ProjectsRobert Wood Johnson Grant, Western University of Health Sciences, March 2016 - PresentI serve on the Academic Planning Committee and have been asked to act as the part-time Pre-health Professions Advisor for the Program, Summer of 2017.UCI Biomedical Science Department April 2015 - December 2015I provided general information on admissions procedures, advertising, Student Affairs policies as they relate to advising and committee letters of recommendations. I also explained the certificate and financial aid requirements developed at Scripps College to assist in this new venture.http://unex.uci.edu/areas/life_sciences/premed/Keck Graduate Institute 2009 - 2009I compiled a preliminary market and feasibility study, pricing, and revenue forecasts for the graduate level Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program.http://www.kgi.edu/academic-programs/postbac- premedical-certificate-program- (PPC)Private Advising Clients 1995 - PresentIn this role, I work privately with applicants who were applying to medical, dental, and veterinary graduate programs. Show less

Irvine, Ca.

Director of Admissions and Student AffairsIn this role, I directed the Admissions and Student Affairs Divisions, led a team of eight and managed divisional budgets. I designed and led the execution of a 3-day orientation event for the 2015/16 entering class, and organized the implementation of the 2015/16 White Coat Ceremony.Additionally, I initiated an overhaul of the 2010 Student Handbook planned 2015/16 Admissions interview days, restructured team functions across divisions, and… Show more Director of Admissions and Student AffairsIn this role, I directed the Admissions and Student Affairs Divisions, led a team of eight and managed divisional budgets. I designed and led the execution of a 3-day orientation event for the 2015/16 entering class, and organized the implementation of the 2015/16 White Coat Ceremony.Additionally, I initiated an overhaul of the 2010 Student Handbook planned 2015/16 Admissions interview days, restructured team functions across divisions, and directed the applicant interview process for the recruitment of both faculty and students.I also represented the UCI School of Medicine at Local, State, and National outreach events oversaw the required administrative functions for advising students facing academic difficulty and students with disabilities and monitored Student Wellness and Support Programs. Show less

Pomona, Ca

As the Charter Director, I served as "substantive change accreditation team member," and worked with all principal Student Support Offices to manage change for the Program launch.I created procedures, policies, and handbooks established committees to oversee development and quality control and collaborated with Student Affairs, Billing, and Financial Aid to maintain the Program.My achievements included:- Recruited a charter 24-person class with within six months of the… Show more As the Charter Director, I served as "substantive change accreditation team member," and worked with all principal Student Support Offices to manage change for the Program launch.I created procedures, policies, and handbooks established committees to oversee development and quality control and collaborated with Student Affairs, Billing, and Financial Aid to maintain the Program.My achievements included:- Recruited a charter 24-person class with within six months of the Program launch- Successfully placed 86% of students into health professions graduate programs- Recruited over 50% underrepresented students in the health professions in line with the mission- Managed a $1,000,000 Program budget, led a two to 10 staff, and hired and evaluated staff and temporary faculty- Designed and taught ‘Introduction to Clinical Skills and Research Capstone Course I.'- Created the admissions process, including interview type and questionnaires, and wrote and updated the Program Catalog and Student Handbook- Chaired the Student Progress Committee, and served as a voting member of the Curriculum, Assessment, Scholarship, and Admissions Committees- Represented Western University at Pre-Professional Meetings, and negotiated articulation agreements with Western University colleges including Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry, Nursing and Physical Therapy Show less

Claremont, Ca.

SCRIPPS, PITZER, AND CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGES, Claremont, CA (July 2002 - December 2010)Director of Pre-Health Professions AdvisingI created the first Professional Advising Office for the three colleges and developed a website with comprehensive materials to advise on all the primary health professions. Additionally, I counseled over 200 non-science and science pre-health students annually and created educational plans to enable them to complete degrees within four… Show more SCRIPPS, PITZER, AND CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGES, Claremont, CA (July 2002 - December 2010)Director of Pre-Health Professions AdvisingI created the first Professional Advising Office for the three colleges and developed a website with comprehensive materials to advise on all the primary health professions. Additionally, I counseled over 200 non-science and science pre-health students annually and created educational plans to enable them to complete degrees within four years.Other achievements included the development of health-related internships and effective collaboration with local health care providers to create new internship opportunities.I also delivered workshops on personal statement writing, interviewing, and application processes planned a health professions speaker series and worked with the Career Center to develop a mock interview program. Show less

Claremont, Ca

In this position, I recruited a charter class of 8 students in less than six months and achieved 100% placement of the student in health professions schools in the last eight years of tenure. The program achieved annual earnings of $150,000 and a total of $2,250,000 over a 17-year tenure.I secured early admissions agreements with four allopathic and one osteopathic medical school, developed and administered the admissions process, and student services, and oversaw internship development… Show more In this position, I recruited a charter class of 8 students in less than six months and achieved 100% placement of the student in health professions schools in the last eight years of tenure. The program achieved annual earnings of $150,000 and a total of $2,250,000 over a 17-year tenure.I secured early admissions agreements with four allopathic and one osteopathic medical school, developed and administered the admissions process, and student services, and oversaw internship development and placements.Other duties included engagement with WASC and Federal Financial entities and collaboration with the College Public Relations Office.Also, I formulated marketing plans, created and managed an annual budget of between $550,000 and $600,000, led a team of up to 16 staff and worked with Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Billing, Library Services, Student Health to prepare the Program launch.I also voted on the Admissions Committee, supported the Program Advisory Committee comprised of faculty representatives from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math, and the Dean of Faculty, and created and oversaw the Summer Science Program. Show less

Ma, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: American Association of Anthropology The Neanderthals Intermural Softball Graduate Studies in Medical Anthropology

Ba Human Biology, Anthropology And Biology

Human Biology BA