Maura O.

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Senior Cooperative Education Advisor @ Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA, US
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, United States
About Maura O.

Self-motivated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, relationship building, and program development. Skilled in cultivating partnerships, analyzing data to drive informed decisions, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance organizational performance. Extensive and successful experience dealing with the public. Excel in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong detail and problem-solving capabilities. Team player who relates cooperatively with diverse personalities. Skills:Office Productivity and Collaboration: MS Office 365, SharePoint, Zoom, SkypeData Analysis/Tracking: Tableau, Hyperion, Banner, DegreeWorks, Jenzabar, Datatel, Advisor Visitor Tracking, SISCRM and Content Management Systems: Handshake, RightNow, Raiser’s Edge 7, SiteCore, iModules, WordPress, Prezi Survey/Feedback: QualtricsLearning Management: Blackboard Learn, Kaltura, CamtasiaScheduling: TimeTradeInternational Education: Terra DottaFinancial: Kuali Financial SystemSocial Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInLanguage: Spanish (basic)Other: Completed non-certified Scrum Master course

Maura O.'s Current Company Details
Drexel University

Drexel University

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Senior Cooperative Education Advisor
Philadelphia, PA, US
Maura O. Work Experience Details
  • Drexel University
    Senior Cooperative Education Advisor
    Drexel University
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
  • Drexel University
    Senior Cooperative Education Advisor
    Drexel University Nov 2017 - Present
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    •Advise approximately 250 co-op students, studying Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Computer Engineering.•Provide individualized/group career competency trainings and facilitate group reflection meetings following work assignment. Disseminate co-op communications via email, MS Teams and Kaltura.•Instruct four BBLearn career courses annually, facilitate co-op abroad process and initiate work authorization for F-1 students. •Access and analyze co-op and employer data, using Hyperion, to create MS Excel spreadsheets and reports, and utilize Qualtrics for survey development and data collection. •Co-created Workplace Anti-Discrimination committee; educate and provide students the chance to report workplace concerns. •Serve on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy committee. Collaborate with IT and operations team to implement recruitment database enhancements that will benefit students and employers.•Collaborated with Enrollment Management and internal team members to plan Career Week event, attended by over 200 local Philadelphia high school students, government officials and employers. •Pioneered and led Aerospace/Automotive career event, attended by 124 (2018) and 131 (2019) students, as well as employer partners, alumni and faculty. Recruited and managed team of six, and collaborated with library staff to create electronic Aerospace and Automotive career guide.•Cultivate and maintain approximately 140 employer partnerships through virtual and in-person communication. Perform site visits to evaluate student learning and to sustain professional relationships. •Developed Theme Park/Attractions career and Self-Care guides.•Sustain academic/career integration efforts, including communications, collaborations, data and information exchange. Train staff on best practices involving employer relationship maintenance and conversion of unpaid co-ops to those with compensation elements.
  • Drexel University
    Employer Relations Coordinator
    Drexel University Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    • Collaborated with the Employer Relations and Steinbright teams to understand and meet the job development goals for co-op students and graduating seniors. • Creatively developed job leads by researching organizations and contact information of potential employers from multiple sources, including, but not limited to, news articles, company websites and LinkedIn; networking at alumni career services affairs, trade shows, conferences, industry events and professional societies; and participating in career fairs, workshops, on-campus recruiting and other career related events.• Enhanced partnerships with Drexel University contacts from various sources including staff, faculty, departments, student groups, alumni relations and all others in order to source jobs. • Contacted employment leads to create new jobs by educating employers on the benefits of hiring Drexel students and influencing them to post jobs. Evaluated job development potential of employer to ensure proper relationship management. • Conducted employer site visits to become more knowledgeable about the company and their hiring needs. Built relationship by strategizing with employer on how Drexel can help meet these hiring needs. • Utilized the CRM system to track, report, and analyze data on new job development activity. • Developed and delivered presentations to internal and external groups and represent Steinbright at professional and industry conferences.• Participated in strategic planning to contribute to enhancing services and improving processes to benefit students and alumni.
  • Drexel University
    Cooperative Education Coordinator
    Drexel University Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    •Guided and trained co-op students, studying Global Studies, Communication, History, Political Science, Criminology and Justice Studies, Entertainment and Arts Management and Education, on developing career competencies throughout co-op engagements. Managed student caseload of 225-275 students/year.•Cultivated and sustained approximately 200 employer partnerships through virtual and in-person communication. Aided employers with branding efforts via organizing recruitment events and facilitated introductions to campus partners. •Collaborated with high profile employer to revise and improve their scholarship selection process. •Ideated and executed strategic initiative to convert unpaid co-ops into work assignments with compensation elements. Identified and assembled team of four, conducted study of caseloads, created resources, presented effort to leadership and trained staff. Current team results include 190 unique conversions; personal results include 100 conversions. Co-presented initiative at CEIA conference in April 2017. Received the Daniel and Madeline Harrington Employee Recognition Award for efforts. •Invented co-op story referral mechanism via Qualtrics, allowing for 17 stories to be presented to Communications. •Organized and managed academic/career integration pilot effort. Identified faculty, arranged attendance, presented background, expectations, logistics and data. •Collaborated with members of Drexel Edge team to develop pilot program for undergraduate students in humanities and social science majors in order to increase employability. Surveyed employers and students.•Led School of Education co-op redesign initiative. Established comprehensive revised process, protocol and procedures.•Authored communications dispersed to students, internal and external partners. Created student resume resource outlining marketing abroad experiences. Voiced and edited three BBLearn pre-registration modules.
  • Drexel University
    Cooperative Education Coordinator
    Drexel University Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    • Educated and coached international co-op students in 25+ majors, including College of Engineering, School of Education, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Computing and Informatics (iSchool), LeBow College of Business and Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. Managed student caseload of 200-215 students per year.• Provided students with education and instruction involving career-preparation, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization and cultural integration via one-on-one sessions and workshops. Instructed BBLearn career course. Conceived of and developed BBLearn module for international students, resulting in greater student comprehension of work authorization protocol. • Envisioned and created two web pages using SiteCore: International Student and Hiring International Students.• Liaised between university departments and employers regarding administrative and operating requirements for the co-op program. Coordinated closely with the academic departments in supporting the integration between academics and co-op.• Developed and nurtured employer partnerships. Communicated with employers in order to determine needs and to strengthen alliances.• Reviewed and assessed student data using Banner. Utilized RightNow software to initiate and approve changes to plans of study/co-op. Used Hyperion software to formulate co-op data. Filed student information in online warehouse, NOLIJ.
  • Drexel University'S Lebow College Of Business
    Adjunct Faculty
    Drexel University'S Lebow College Of Business Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    • Instructed career management and planning course to 20+ senior-level undergraduate students, addressing personality assessments, LinkedIn profile, networking, resume construction, interview preparation, salary negotiation and generational/communication differences in the workplace.
  • Stevens Institute Of Technology
    Assistant Director Of Cooperative Education
    Stevens Institute Of Technology Jan 2008 - Feb 2013
    Hoboken, Nj
    • Effectively marketed the concept, structure, benefits and policies of the cooperative education program to undergraduate, graduate and international students specializing in engineering/science and to employers.• Recruited students to participate in the co-op program through events and informational meetings. • Managed graduate-level, international co-op program. Coordinated with faculty and staff for student nominations. Welcomed and communicated with admitted graduate students about job preparation workshops and training sessions.• Delivered career-preparatory seminars and presentations to undergraduate, graduate and international students. • Assisted students in identification and exploration of curricular, career and personal goals. Maintained on-going relationship with students. Consulted with students prior to every co-op assignment, maintained contact during the work assignment, and debriefed with students upon completion of assignment. • Developed and sustained partnerships with employers within industries of engineering and science to create professional work assignments for co-op students. Coordinated on-campus recruitment events. Assisted in organization and execution of Employer Interview Days, three per year (October, March and June).• Arranged and facilitated the employer/student hiring process from resume submission to interviewing and through job placement. Designed site visit list for co-op staff to use in arranging company on-site visits. Traveled to companies to assess student progress and learning and to maintain satisfactory business relationships.• Created and updated marketing materials for the co-op program, including Employer Guide and fundraising request for Student of the Year award.
  • Caldwell University
    Director Of Undergraduate Admissions
    Caldwell University Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
    Caldwell, Nj
    • Oversaw Office of Undergraduate Admissions operations and managed staff of nine professionals and various student employees.• Participated in strategic planning for Enrollment Management division. Assisted in organizing Undergraduate Admissions priorities and goals. Served on Second Year Retention and Information Technology Committees.• Liaised with campus departments including Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Student Life, Graduate and Continuing Studies, Faculty, Registrar and Bursar in order to facilitate a positive student experience.• Composed and coordinated all marketing and communications with public, including undergraduate admissions website, direct mailings and electronic correspondences. • Determined admission decisions for populations including regular, conditional and transfer students.• Recruited transfer students and developed territory management plan in an effort to increase the number of transfer students by 20%. Uploaded and processed all electronic transcripts via NJTransfer.org. • Managed Jenzabar database. Created and ran queries, exported reports for assessment. Assisted in implementation of “letter flow” project, allowing for automated direct mail correspondence to occur.
  • Inventiv Health
    Territory Sales Manager
    Inventiv Health Sep 2005 - Jan 2007
    Morristown, Nj
    • Presented, promoted and sold Citracal Prenatal + DHA, Citracal Prenatal, Tindamax and Anamantle HC Forte to practitioners specializing in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Internal Medicine and Family Practice. • Successfully aided in sales launch of two products – Citracal Prenatal + DHA and Tindamax.• Managed territory consisting of nearly 200 practitioners and 100 pharmacies. Called upon approximately eight - 10 practitioners and three – four pharmacies daily. • Built, maintained and validated business relationships to warrant future sales.• Delivered effective sales presentations to practitioners, staff and pharmacists by identifying needs, pre- and post-call analysis, specific product and competitive product knowledge and by use of innovative measures. Gathered information during sales call, presented features and benefits and provided supporting materials. Kept current on latest news, updates and trends.
  • Academy Of The Holy Angels
    Development Associate
    Academy Of The Holy Angels Jul 2004 - Sep 2005
    Demarest, Nj
    • Provided support in coordinating the Z100/MTV Ashlee Simpson and Ryan Cabrera Rock, Win and Vote Concert. • Served as Alumnae Relations Manager. Maintained constant contact with alumnae; marketed and planned all alumnae events and activities, including class reunions, for the purpose of future solicitation.• Assisted in raising $264,000 with major fundraising events, including 5K run and Gala and Auction. Provided support with all aspects of the Capital Campaign and Annual Fund. Coordinated monthly phonathons and managed volunteer-based projects. Managed Walk with Angels Brick Campaign. • Entered, queried, imported, exported, manipulated and updated data using Raisers Edge 7. Created customized reports. • Assessed, amended and managed Alumnae website via iModules software. Developed and posted news articles, events, activities and message boards. Entered class notes and uploaded photos. Saw need for, designed and operated Online Store. Evaluated Parent and Student websites, restructured to create a streamlined appearance. Set up online donations, including “Giving” button visible throughout web pages, allowing for an additional $5,600 to be collected. • Coordinated and generated content for Alumnae magazine. Facilitated mailings to go out from office.• Oversaw Alumnae Scholarship program. Educated alumnae about scholarship and created online access, resulting in an application increase of 40%.
  • Elon University
    Associate Director Of Admissions
    Elon University May 2000 - Jul 2004
    Elon, Nc
    • Marketed and presented educational product. Organized and implemented recruitment and territory travel throughout eight regions – MD, DE, Washington D.C., OH, PA, IN, IL and KY.• Queried data and generated reports, using Datatel, in order to research optimum target market. Developed customer-focused, creative presentations by identifying student needs.• Prepared and delivered numerous on-campus and off-campus presentations, externally targeting 130 high schools annually. Provided interviews and consultations. Established genuine rapport and built solid relationships with latest clientele, while nurturing former contacts.• Recruited, assessed and selected applicants for admission. Reviewed and provided admission decisions for largest single group of applications from one territory, 15%.• Designed and directed six Spring Orientation weekends, each event hosting 1400-1500 visitors. Executed advertising, correspondence, registration and logistics. Managed staff and volunteers.

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Maura O. works for Drexel University

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Maura O.'s current role is Senior Cooperative Education Advisor.

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Maura O. attended Montclair State University, Elon University, Elon University.

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