Act as president of SERSG Service Corp., a 501(c)(4) organization. Responsible for providing administrative services to a consortium of 19 municipalities including acting as chief procurement officer and conducting cooperative procurements, planning and implementing joint training opportunities on areas of mutual interest and impact for members and other varied initiatives to assist municipalities in maximizing resources and achieving cost savings.

Reporting to the Dean of the School, managed more than $6 Million in various budgets as well as being responsible for overall administration of the School comprised of more than 50 faculty, professional staff and support staff. Handled media inquiries, marketing, public relations and communication matters. Served as university’s educator licensure officer and liaison with the State Department of Education as well as the coordinator of federal Title II reporting requirements.

Responsible for administration, implementation and evaluation of scholarship program for urban youth as well as a four-year project funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation devised to transform the way universities and communities partner and collaborate to train future educators. Handled project budgets of approximately half a million dollars and developed requests for proposals and subcontracts with community-based agencies. Served on Steering and Advisory Committees. Oversight of four professional staff and various student and support staff. Promoted from assistant director to acting director to director.

Managed federal Department of Justice Weed and Seed and state Executive Office of Public Safety Byrne grants aimed at reducing crime and the fear of crime and improving the quality of life in urban communities through a coalition among community residents, state and local government offices, law enforcement agencies, and community-based agencies.

Managed Tobin Scholars Program, a scholarship program for middle and high school students, and developed successful mentor component to engage college students with younger students. Worked with schools and other offices at the University to develop support system for Tobin Scholars.

Handled the president’s schedule. Drafted correspondence and speeches. Assisted in planning of special events such as commencements. Handled student, parent and faculty complaints that came to the office.