Marcus Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

In addition to maintaining the responsibilities of the Director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement, cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, while overseeing gift accounts, endowments, and grant-based initiatives; administer the operating budget of the Division of Student Affairs, including Athletics, Campus Safety, Residential Education and Housing Services, the Dean of Students Office, Emmons Wellness Center, Project SAFE, the Intercultural Community Center, the Neighborhood Partnership Program, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Upward Bound, Associated Students of Occidental College, and Student Services; act as a delegate signatory for the Division of Student Affairs charged with departmental contract and service agreement review and approval; assist with Identifying high impact practices that increase early engagement and support the creation of a cross-division, co-curricular participation database; and maintain active membership in the Integrated Strategic Planning Los Angeles Working Group, Assessment and Accreditation Committee, and Retention & Persistence Council.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Maintain Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) and Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) business continuity plans, comprehensive accounting, and purchasing policies/procedures; negotiate service agreements and assist with both internal and external audits to ensure responsible fiscal management and compliance with state laws, College policies, and industry standards; using a highly inclusive participation model, develop broad and department-specific strategic plans with bench-marking components and assessment reports; manage SLICE, ASOC, and Upward Bound personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, and professional development; utilize leadership theories, practices, and principles to create training opportunities that support the achievement of personal goals and professional development; connect learning and community engagement with meaningful and reciprocal experiences that emphasize a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice; and serve on governing bodies at the campus, state, and national levels and act as a College representative to public, private, and community organizations.

Served as the Chief Operations Officer with administration and management oversight of all organization departments; advised on program, facilities and fiscal matters, in compliance with campus and California State University policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations; managed all personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, retention and development; collaborated with the Department of Risk Management to implement the University’s Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures, while maintaining the organization’s business continuity plan; created and maintained comprehensive and accurate accounting and purchasing policies and procedures; developed, implemented and monitored the annual budget with regular reports to the University President; negotiated approval and implementation of all contracts with external, campus and system-wide agencies, including those for space leases, vendors and service providers; ensured all investments and employee benefits complied with state laws, University policies and industry standards; assisted with and responded to both internal and external audits to ensure compliance and best practice; developed broad and department-specific strategic plans with benchmarking components and assessment reports; conducted company performance assessment and improvement studies to improve facilities, programs and services; utilized theories, practices and principles of student development to create leadership training opportunities in order to achieve learning outcomes; fostered a close working relationship with Housing and Residence Life, Student Health Center, Public Safety, Alumni Association, Administration and Finance, Division of Student Life and Division of Academic Affairs; and served on higher education committees and association boards at the campus, system-wide, state and national levels and acted as the organization’s representative to public and private organizations.

California State University, Los Angeles

Acted as the organization’s Chief Government Affairs Officer and built relationships with individuals, agencies, coalitions, and special interest and advocacy organizations involved in public higher education policy; oversaw communications, media relations, and publications regarding initiatives, campaigns and legislation priorities; managed the public official engagement program with lobbying and outreach efforts, business meetings, and educational policy sessions; developed action plans to ensure policy and statutory victories at the local, state, and federal level; trained student groups to effectively research, monitor, advocate, and organize around higher education policy issues; managed the e-advocacy systems to effectively encourage civic engagement and political participation; advised student leaders on policy oversight and development in the Academic Senate; developed advocacy strategies to ensure students shared in the decision-making and governance of campus; managed the leadership development curriculum incorporating regional, national and international leadership trainings, service learning projects, workshops and retreats; led grant writing efforts and funding/donation outreach in the public and private sectors; and interpreted and instructed on the California Education Code and Title V of the State of California, while supporting policy development and implementation.

California State University, Los Angeles

Supervised daily administration and maintenance of the programming unit and leadership development curriculum; managed programs, proposal submissions, resolution writing, and business meeting presentations; supported student leader and club/organization recognition event planning; developed tools for a coordinated assessment and evaluation of leadership and programming efforts; advised on legislative affairs and assisted California State Student Association and California Higher Education Student Summit program planning efforts; administered the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff, student assistants, and volunteers; trained and supervised major event volunteers and staff; served as a liaison to campus and community service event planning committees; and interpreted and educated students on fiscal policies and the University strategic plan.

California State University, Los Angeles

Managed the efforts of the Cabinet of College Representatives and Cabinet of Commissioners; guided the Associated Students, Incorporated General Election process; planned recognition events, leadership trainings, workshops, and annual retreats; recruited and trained student staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors appointees; proposed and enacted initiatives in cooperation with the College Deans, Alumni Association, Career Center, Athletics, and Housing; maintained fiscal responsibility for traditional programs and services; coordinated achievement and spirit scholarships; and served as an ex-officio member and counsel to the Board of Directors and liaison to campus-wide event planning committees.

California State University, Los Angeles

Directed educational, social, recreational and cultural programs including major events, concerts, films, and lectures; recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated student assistants and volunteer teams; refined administrative procedure manuals for the programming unit; managed the programs budget and evaluation summaries of all events and initiatives; and developed involvement opportunities with academic and student service departments on campus.

California State University, Los Angeles

Coordinated, with contract terms negotiation, special programs, performances and events; managed facility and technology reservations, staffing, promotion, hospitality, and evaluations; and conducted research assessing campus needs regarding programming and cross-unit collaboration.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organizational Leadership

The PhD in Leadership and Change program considers the art and science of leading change from both practice-based and theory-based.

Master Of Arts In Communication Studies

Advanced learning in communications emphasized an understanding of research methods and critical approaches that explored media history.

Bachelor Of Arts In Tv, Film & Media Studies

Studies focused on the importance of media in constructing awareness of the multi-cultural composition of society, as well as its impact.

Civic University - College Of Professional And Global Education

Targeted learning for high impact community members, city staff, and public officials with true advocate potential. Workshops provided.

Journalism And Mass Communications Studies

Academic work examined the importance and impact of advertising, broadcasting, new editorial, photojournalism and public relations.