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Louisville, Ky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Lead the Academic Enrichment area of the Student Success Center, including expertise and oversight of Learning Communities, first-generation student initiatives, and Study Abroad and International Programs, by providing strategic vision, goals, and decision-making to support retention and student success efforts throughout campus.

J. B. Speed School Of Engineering

Advised 250-275 students per semester on degree requirements and individual paths to graduation by providing academic services including, but not limited to, course registration requests, elective approvals, and transfer course substitution requests. Counseled students by applying best practices including, but not limited to, developmental advising, self-authorship, advising as teaching, and strengths-based advising

o Managed communications to 3,000+ students, including the implementation of new communication plans, website, and social media strategieso Assessed, evaluated, and developed new and existing programs to meet recruitment and enrollment goals o Managed personnel and purchasing responsibilities of officeo Successfully coordinated, planned, and implemented many programmatic events throughout the year that saw significantly increased attendance from previous years o Communicated and coordinated with various departments both at the University of Louisville and Jefferson Community and Technical College to build more effective and comprehensive relationships

-Served as an Admissions Counselor in the Transfer and Veteran Student Services Office -Created training program and materials for student workers-Developed innovative approaches to improve higher education outcomes-Assisted in college fairs and recruitment events at various KCTCS campuses around the state

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education And Social Change

Master'S Degree, Public Administration, Public Policy, City Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government