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Cedar Falls, Ia, Us

Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States

Collaborates with subject matter experts to create high-quality learning experiences. Specializes in new course development and quality improvement of existing courses. Focus on quality assurance in online learning environments.

UIULEARN (D2L Brightspace)- Complete course validations, reviews and approvals requiring the keen ability to recognize deficiencies, identify problems and develop solutions in the online classroom environment - Assist faculty with course development and integration of instructional technology in their classroom - Train faculty on the functions of uiuLearn and how to enhance course content for a consistent and high-quality student experience - Responsible for course management: migrations, cleaning content and importing content - Collaborate with Instructional Designers, Education Services and subject matter experts on course development, objectives and maintaining requirements for accreditation standards - Facilitator of CDE uiuLearn training workshops - Designed updated tutorial template used for the basis of all student and faculty training materials - Create and maintain student and faculty training materials - Respond to LMS support requests and provide quality support and customer service to university stakeholders through problem-solving, training and guidance - Valuable contributor to the effective operation of the CDE through positive collaboration and commitment to excellence and consistency in online classrooms - Ongoing professional development on learning theories, instructional design models, emergent instructional technologies and innovations for online learning

-Primary support for J-1 international students: immigration, campus life, academic support and advising, integration into U.S. culture-Designated School Official (DSO) regulating and advising of immigration matters for the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)-Responsible new international student orientation: campus arrival and check-in; organization and implementation of immigration, cultural and academic orientation sessions; creating and coordinating schedules; collaboration with university offices; implementation of integration programming-Programming to meet internationalization goals of the university including: cross-cultural training, faculty exchange and faculty/student international experiences-Maintenance of student files-Fulfillment of legal obligation to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U. S. Department of State-Responsible for managing a budget-Help establish relationships between American students, international students, local community individuals and families to help promote and facilitate UIU international experience opportunities-Work closely with internal stakeholders and student organizations to create cultural programming for UIU-Primary advisor for short-term education abroad (STEA) opportunities and other international experiences across the university-Study abroad programming and coordination

-Provided customer service for international students, faculty and other internal stakeholders-Assisted the Executive Director and Vice President with office processes and functions-Oversaw workstudy and work ship positions-Coordinated visits and stays of overseas faculty and staff-Assisted with planning and preparation of Asia Commencement Ceremonies-In charge of daily office management duties including processing of check requests, supply inventory and ordering-Organization of faculty files

Office Of Student Development

-Advise and educate students and alumni in their job search and interview processes -Proofread resumes, cover letters and application materials for job seekers -Counsel students and alumni in career path decisions -Maintain detailed and accurate internship, student, alumni and employer databases -Coordinate Graduate Employment Survey in all aspects: formulation, distribution to approximately over 1300 graduates, compilation and analysis of results, and reporting to all key internal stakeholders -Instruct students of internship procedures and materials -Design materials for various resources and events, such as newsletters, marketing pieces and communication -Maintain organization and renewal of Career Resource Library and online career resources -Coordination of UIU Senior Socials: planning, communication, collaboration and implementation -Schedule counseling appointments for the Director of Counseling -Proctor student exams for Disability Services -Provide general administrative support to other areas within the Office of Student Development -Assist students and student development team with orientation and enrollment validation processes -Responsible for multiple student development assessments: formulation, dissemination, analysis and reporting -Effectively communicate and delegate tasks as a workstudy supervisor -Coordinate UIU New Employee Orientation: organization, communication, materials and participation -Valuable contributor to AQIP Career Development team dynamic, requiring the ability to effectively collaborate, communicate and analyze current systems to develop identifiable objectives and processes

-Scheduled and coordinated logistics for University stakeholders utilizing campus facilities -Developed and maintained the University's master calendar -Created event publications, documents and invoices

Waterloo, Iowa Area

-Developed customer contact plans aimed at retention and accumulation of customer accounts -Analyzed credit reports for trends and implemented necessary changes to increase customer satisfaction -Communicated detailed order instructions and ensured customer order needs were met -Efficiently managed multiple, coexisting responsibilities in a high-volume, fast paced environment-Responded promptly to customer needs, providing outstanding service to strengthen customer relationships -Trained clients on software solutions best suited to their needs and utilization of those solutions -Maintained accurate customer database systems -Educated, trained and developed a knowledgeable and accountable team of sales and customer representatives -Conducted interviews and performance reviews; responsible for hiring and dismissal of employees

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Spanish Studies: Anthropology And Language

Aa, Professional Photography