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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

This position assists roughly 115 graduate coordinators & 100 Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS) in executing the Graduate School policies and using the Graduate Student Degre Tracking System (GDTS) for master’s, doctoral, and professional graduate students.- Review Students’ Graduate Student Degree Tracking System (GSDTS) online files to ensure all requirements and policies have been met before approving student’s file for graduation. - Monitors the implementation of Supervisory… Show more This position assists roughly 115 graduate coordinators & 100 Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS) in executing the Graduate School policies and using the Graduate Student Degre Tracking System (GDTS) for master’s, doctoral, and professional graduate students.- Review Students’ Graduate Student Degree Tracking System (GSDTS) online files to ensure all requirements and policies have been met before approving student’s file for graduation. - Monitors the implementation of Supervisory Committees according to policy for all graduate students and develops new systems & documents to increase transparency to graduate coordinators, Graduate School Dean, and students. - Create an annual ‘contact updating’ process within the Graduate School to ensure we contact the most current graduate coordinators and Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS) throughout campus. - Develop and prepare appropriate materials to promote the Graduate Student Degree Tracking System (GSDTS) to the University community, including training materials, handouts, reference guides, and forms. - Communicate with graduate students, Directors of Graduate Studies, Graduate Advisors, Departments, staff, and leadership regarding any questions or concerns about Graduate School policies. - Review and analyze extensive data reports to identify graduate student trends toward degree completion. Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

This position advises roughly 200 students (international and domestic) in regards to their academic planning of either an MS in Computing/Computer Science or their Ph.D. in Computing/Computer Science. This guidance includes: course planning and registration, graduation requirements, evaluating students' academic progress and developing educational plans, as well as Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international students. - Assists in student… Show more This position advises roughly 200 students (international and domestic) in regards to their academic planning of either an MS in Computing/Computer Science or their Ph.D. in Computing/Computer Science. This guidance includes: course planning and registration, graduation requirements, evaluating students' academic progress and developing educational plans, as well as Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international students. - Assists in student recruitment and graduate admissions- Coordinates events in the School of Computing such as new student orientation, faculty & student socials, and annual graduate recruitment weekend- Manages the School of Computing's participation in the Graduate School's Tuition Benefit Program- Updates the School of Computing online resources and Frequently Asked Questions document- Collects data and statistical reports for all of the MS and PhD programs in the School of Computing- Maintains multiple communication outlets between faculty, students, and staff Show less

Cedar City, Utah

This position focused on the development and the maintenance of partnerships created with SUU Enrollment Management and local businesses. I was involved with the creation of 15 communications, marketing campaigns, and advising student workers in higher education policies. - Managed the Wilson Electronic partnership and advised in the remodel of the communication plans. - Participated as a temporary administrative assistant to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Partnerships at… Show more This position focused on the development and the maintenance of partnerships created with SUU Enrollment Management and local businesses. I was involved with the creation of 15 communications, marketing campaigns, and advising student workers in higher education policies. - Managed the Wilson Electronic partnership and advised in the remodel of the communication plans. - Participated as a temporary administrative assistant to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Southern Utah University. Show less

Cedar City, Utah

This position enabled individuals with guidance and a reference point regarding the application process and the realities of attending graduate school. I advised for two graduate programs (out of 13) which provided detail understanding of communicating via different methods, large organization procedures, the use of Banner and Degree Works, and the importance of inter-departmental corporation. - Aided in the enrollment growth of the Master's of Professional Communication (MAPC) and Master… Show more This position enabled individuals with guidance and a reference point regarding the application process and the realities of attending graduate school. I advised for two graduate programs (out of 13) which provided detail understanding of communicating via different methods, large organization procedures, the use of Banner and Degree Works, and the importance of inter-departmental corporation. - Aided in the enrollment growth of the Master's of Professional Communication (MAPC) and Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MA-AA) by 15 students a semester for two years. - Directed the restructure of the Graduate Bridge program application process for the Master's of Professional Communication (MAPC) which enabled greater transparency between departments and applicants. Show less

Cedar City, Utah

A social media plan that will benefit the Southern Utah University’s academic advising office, the incoming and current students. This project will be a collection of materials based off research, observations, and recommendations on increasing accessibility, familiarity, and information to all students about the services provided at the advising office.

Lehi, Utah

Marketing Campaign and social media strategy, automation and tactical execution. Will include occasional video production creation, direction and distribution.

Customer service, Food service, Financial transactions, Custodian work. Stress Management.

Master'S Degree, Professional Communication

Activities and Societies: The following are the titles of the research papers completed: 1) An Identification and content analysis.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Assistant Director of Southern Utah University Student Association 2015-2016. Theta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), General Studies, 3.95 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Rowdy Crowd Club, Service Club, Student Body Advocate Committee, Japanese Club, and Rowdy Badger Award Winner.