Mark Rivera Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, CO, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Successfully lead workforce development programs that serve 800 adult learners annually
• Develop new clients and generate new revenue streams by creating and leading B2B and B2G training programs
• Awarded more than 5M in grants from the federal government, corporations, and private donors; manage annual budget of 2M
• Designed, launched, and lead a national Digital Navigator certification program that empowers community-based organizations to offer in-house digital literacy and equity services
• Admin for Salesforce and LMS including Blackboard, Coursera, TestOut, and Quia
• Oversee WFM tasks including talent recruitment, onboarding, training, and supervision of over thirty instructors, interns, and volunteers

1720 I St. NW, 20006, Washington, DC

• Managed a vocational school campus of over 300 adult learners with 25 faculty and staff
• Oversaw day-to-day operations of multiple departments including Admissions, Career Services, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Services
• Developed and monitored online and print marketing strategies and recruitment campaigns
• Maintained compliance with national and local accreditors
• Developed and led student retention and success initiatives

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed relationships with C-suite executives from over 200 universities throughout North America
• Facilitated public/private partnerships between APLU, government agencies, and NGOs
• Hosted virtual trainings and an online discussion forum for member institutions that focused on community outreach and how to leverage public/private partnerships
• Coordinated logistics and operations for annual conferences
• Oversaw APLU’s Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities awards program

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Worked to build consensus among state system administrators and federal legislators on a variety of initiatives including fortifying DACA, increasing Pell Grant and GI Bill awards, and revising student loan practices
• Advised UMD Federal Relations Director on higher education policy proposals and emerging trends
• Promoted joint initiatives with AAU, CEF, LEARN, NHA, and NIH
• Drafted UMD education policy position papers
• Organized Terps on the Hill, an annual event for over 200 UMD alumni working on Capitol Hill
• Organized and led campus visits for members of Congress and representatives from government agencies

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Led multiple events for international Fulbright award teachers as well as international students
• Successfully applied for over 100K in grants
• Launched a study abroad program that trains elementary teachers to create culturally sensitive classrooms
• Developed and taught a credit bearing course that focuses on leadership in a global context

• Led a task force composed of C-suite administrators from K-20 institutions and organizations
• Published a white paper on the role of civic engagement in college and career readiness, which was the focal point for the MDCCC 2014 Presidents’ Institute
• Arranged logistics and operations for the MDCCC 2014 Presidents' Institute

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Launched and led tutoring center for underclassmen
• Oversaw recruitment, training, and supervision of student tutors
• Counseled students on course selection, academic majors, and career aspirations
• Launched and monitored a student tutoring center
• Taught Freshman Orientation, a one credit course that developed leadership skills,fostered effective learning strategies, and promoted community engagement
• Successfully applied for several grants that supported service-learning and accessibility initiatives

Center For Multicultural Equity And Access

• Taught English literature and composition to BIPOC secondary students from under-resourced DC neighborhoods
• Developed and implemented an effective curriculum and course structure that achieved program goals and catered to the unique needs of BIPOC students
• Supervised a summer study abroad trip for high schoolers to Costa Rica and Panama

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Taught English literature and composition to first-generation BIPOC college freshmen
• Worked with fellow instructors and program administrators to develop a more effective curriculum, course structure, and academic program that catered to the unique needs of BIPOC students

M'Rirt, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco

• Served as an English Language Learning (ELL) instructor for over 250 students in alocal youth community center
• Coordinated and supervised spring and summer language camps attended by over600 Moroccan youth
• Successfully applied for and administered USAID grant for infrastructure repairs tothe local youth community center

Bachelor Of Arts, English

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Relevant Courses: African-American Literature; Native American Literature; GLBT Literature.

Master Of Arts, English

Specialization: Experiential learning in English composition courses Relevant Courses: Approaches to Teaching Writing; Literary Theory.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: - Served on UMD Byrd Stadium Task Force - Served on UMD 2020 Strategic Plan Task Force - Served on UMD Academic.