Jonathan Wesley, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

United States

El Cajon, Ca, Us

• Oversee and manage professional development programs to enhance faculty as well as staff skills and knowledge.• Oversee student affinity centers to create a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.• Develop external partnerships to support student success initiatives and enhance resources.• Lead the Department of Student Success and Equity through fiscal management, grant writing, and institutional engagement

• Serve as a senior consultant who works with various organizations to provide them with consultation and actionable outcomes pertaining to strategic planning, inclusive excellence, institutional effectiveness, organizational change, professional development, policy/process development, human resources, learning and development, and other institutional change objectives• Build and deliver training as well as programming to enhance organization competency and understanding of inclusive excellence through professional development, leadership, and restorative justice practices• Clientele are diverse and range from non-profit, for-profit, educational institutions, and faith communities• Create, recruit, design structure and policies for Employee Resource Groups

Manchester, Nh, Us

In this role, I teach undergraduate Philosophy/Religion, First Year Experience, Social Science courses. On the graduate level, I teach Education Courses.

Manchester, Nh, Us

Accomplished:• Unified all academic units across global and university campuses for greater interoperability through project management• Leading core and advisory teams on major projects • Training faculty and academic staff on diversity, equity, and inclusion• Implemented new DEI policy for all academic courses within first 30 days• Conducted equity audits of academic personnel, curriculum, policies, and processes • Assisted in hiring efforts to recruit/retain a diverse faculty and staff• Created and implemented a DEI micro-credential for undergraduate learners • Created an inclusive leadership badge for all SNHU employees• Served on governance, hiring, assessment, learning design and reimagination task force• Developed interdisciplinary teams to create greater equity within the university• Implemented policies and procedures for university accountability of DEI metrics

Manchester, Nh, Us

• Conducted research and created effective methodological approaches to sustain cultural change• Performed equity audits to assess and implement organizational change• Made policy and curriculum changes to content that was not culturally competent • Fostered an environment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for cultural competence and progressive action through training within global campus academics• Conducted an in-depth assessment of Philosophy courses and created a DEI/Religious Studies Minor• Enhanced interoperability of organization by addressing/resolving inequities within the academic units

Staten Island, Ny, Us

In this cabinet-level position, I achieved the following:• Established the division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion• Provided direct fiscal and personnel management to several offices that reported directly to me which provided systemic and structural support to the institution • Conducted fair investigations of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and Title IX (sexual harassment/assault)• Managed all aspects of compliance recruiting and retaining employees• Managed all compliance and creation of the college’s Affirmative Action Plan• Built external relationships with community agencies to develop a greater pipeline of institutional diversity• Served as the visionary leader for all DEI efforts• Managed a budget of 150k and a division of 60 employees

In this role, I achieved the following:• Served as a C-suit member, responsible for all things congregational care and educational• Created and implemented transformative training processes for candidates seeking ministerial licensure• Created, implemented, and analyzed climate surveys to strategically plan and enhance recruitment as well as retention of church membership• Interviewed, hired, and trained volunteer staff in areas of leadership development, civic engagement, social justice, DEI, and theological inquiry• Built partnerships with colleges and agencies to provide services to parishioners and serve as a contextual education/internship site• Created/implemented strategic plans, human resource policy and procedures • Managed staff of 25 with 4 direct reports• Served as a principal facilitator of social justice issues at conferences

Atlanta, Ga, Us

In this short, SAMSA contracted role, I achieved the following:• Served as the main point of contact for the grant-funded program and managed the day-to-day responsibilities of The Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health• Planned, designed, monitored, and implemented marketing, packaging, and promotion of initiatives including building the current website• Planned and coordinated monthly meetings, the annual mini-conference, training, and other events for the center including the Grand Opening/Launch• Served as the first openly queer advisor to the campus LGBTQ students• Recruited graduate students from HBCUs across the USA to serve as ambassadors• Created and implemented inaugural training for student affairs staff and student leaders with personally crafted DEI Curriculum

Washington, D.C., N.W., Us

In this role, I achieved the following:• Taught adult learners from diverse backgrounds foundational concepts of success to ensure degree completion and life sustainability/transformation• Provided academic and non-academic counsel to students, faculty, and staff for retention• Contributed to the university as a Faculty Writer• Served as an academic coach to students during their first year• Participated in several initiatives, such as Stayer Cinema Productions, re-development of FOS100 (initial Student Success course), and programs for student awards and recognition • Served alongside the Pride Alliance to create an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community. Courses taught: • REL212: World Religions • FOS100: Foundations of SuccessAdmissions OfficerApril - September 2011

Decatur, Ga, Us

In this grant-funded contract role, I achieved the following:• Monitored secure and community agencies for PREA compliance for the entire state• Conducted investigations and audits. All facilities ended with 100% compliance• Provided training for personnel on LGBTQ policies• Worked on special projects and various committees • Enhanced PREA curriculum to include an emphasis on LGBTQ+ topics

Decatur, Ga, Us

In this role, I achieved the following:• Led six facilities by providing pastoral care and counseling for 350 youth as well as 800 staff through strategic short-term counseling sessions • Created and implemented “Power of Your Choice” statewide curriculum for staff• Created, and implemented Chaplaincy Services Intervention for data tracking • Created assessments to determine the effectiveness of religious programming • Created and implemented “Chaplain’s Corner” which was an electronic newsletter disseminated to all facilities under my jurisdiction• Built relationships with the community partners to enhance support of youth upon release and staff to be connected to care• Advocated for youth and families while in court proceedings • Provided counseling/policy implementation about issues concerning sexuality/gender• Recruited, trained, and managed over 200 volunteers within NW region• Provided training to staff, youth, and community agencies on Servant Leadership, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in religious practices • Built external relationships for community engagement

Columbia, Sc, Us

In this role, I achieved the following:• Administered academic post-secondary services which included, counseling for individuals, families, careers, and education to 150 people• Coordinated all college visits and planned the entire summer 8-week bridge program for all students• Secured additional government funding of $8,000 for paid internships • Served as a liaison to the community, public schools, and institutions of higher education to ensure student progression• Provided academic coaching to students and engaged on university committees

Columbia, Sc, Us

In this role, I:- Taught U101 to students at the University of South Carolina that focused primarily on diversity and inclusion- Constructed syllabus and ensured learning outcomes were exceeded by continual feedback from U101 staff- Established a community that is conducive for learning, growth and holistic development by emphasizing self-love and acceptance- Provided academic advisement for college students and served as registrar for an academic unit- Ranked very high in assessment of teacher effectivenessCourse taught: University 101 - 3 CreditsThe purpose of University 101 is to help new students make a successful transition to the University of South Carolina, both academically and personally. This course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the university, articulate to students the expectations of the University and its faculty, help students develop and apply critical thinking skills, and help students continue to clarify their purpose, meaning, and direction.

Columbus, Oh, Us

- Handled fiscal and managerial functions- Assisted the store manager by training new employees; promoted good customer service; managed inventory control of products during shipment; handled budget; coached and supervised a staff of over twenty employees; and created an atmosphere that ensured positive morale through effective servant leadership and recognition.-Directed and coached others on how to work as a team to get a central job done-Provided excellent customer service-Project Management-Human Resources/Payroll-Budget Allocation

Columbia, Sc, Us

In this role, I:Assisted freshman cohort to ensure their academic and non-academic successEngaged in developing co-curricular student activities, academic advising, retention, case management, counseling services, teaching and enrollment management dutiesSupervised 5 work-study studentsTaught seminars on diversity, inclusion and spirituality to freshmen, which enhanced overall behavior of student population by decreasing incidents by 75%Served on various college committees to enhance visibility of departmentDesigned online curriculum and taught Freshman Seminar I & II to over 150 studentsServed as liaison to all campus offices to ensure student successStudent Success Courses taught: FI 111 Freshman Seminar I BE, CE, ED,HHS, HASS, STEM 111 Freshman Seminar I FI 112 Freshman Seminar II credit 1 hrBE, CE, ED, HHS, HASS, STEM 112 Freshman Seminar II credit 1 hr

In this role, I:Assisted with the development and execution of New Student Orientation for the Spring 2012 semesterAssumed leadership as interim director during the transitional phases of the officeRecruited over 75 students Developed the Tour Guide Association to enhance the experience of prospective students

Orangeburg, Sc, Us

In this role, I:Evaluated transcripts of students and provided academic advisingTaught Freshman Orientation & SeminarWorked on special projects for the Director of AdmissionsWorked on special projects with the Director of Freshman CollegeProvided tours for individual, small and large groups of prospective studentsServed on advisory council and strategic planning with admissions counselor In addition to other education management duties, I also taught the following course:UNIV 101: Freshman Year Experience I This course provides the first-year Claflin University student with a general background of knowledge about the University. More specifically, students will receive an overview of the University’s history, purpose, policies, and procedures. Further, students will gain information concerning (1) the significance of this new collegiate experience; (2) the value of education and career choice; (3) the importance of getting off to a good start and remaining on track; (4) the vast opportunities available through the University; (5) the requirements necessary for success during the college years and beyond; and (6) service learning. Community service is required. Three semester credit hours.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Educational Policy

Graduate Certificate, Organizational Leadership

Master'S Degree, Religion/Religious Studies

Certificate, Pastoral Studies/Counseling

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology