Maureen Evans Email & Phone Number

Okotoks, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Responsible for overall management in Calgary of the University of Calgary - Qatar projectLiaise and collaborate with university stakeholders in Calgary on behalf of UCQ in Doha: Provost, Vice-Provost International, Library & Cultural Services, UCIT, Human Resources, Enrolment Services, Legal Services and other departments as neededLiaise and collaborate with staff and faculty at the University of Calgary in Doha: Dean and CEO, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Student Services, Library, IT and FinanceServe as the primary point of contact on the UC campus for UCQ and manage internal communications between the two campusesAssist the Vice-Provost International and Dean and CEO of UCQ with regard to the Comprehensive Agreement, and related documents to ensure that the rights, obligations and accountabilities are being metFacilitate UCQ matters requiring action in CalgaryReview and revise business processes of UCQ to ensure that they are compliant with the University of Calgary, or where they divergeStreamline business processes, communications, policies and procedures between the two campusesAttend meetings of the Joint Oversight Board and co-ordinates all Calgary-based actions arising from the meetingsParticipate in the hiring processes of new staff - interview and evaluate applicants

Lead and direct cross-functional and cross-divisional project teams on behalf of Enrolment ServicesCollaborate with university stakeholders: UCIT, E-Strategy, the Emerge development and sustainment team, DevelopmentPerform and lead business analyses; develop objectives, detailed specifications for each projectEstablish and track project plansCreated communication framework for strategic management of student communicationsDevelop and implement communication plans to ensure that all team members are apprised of their project accountabilities, status of projectConduct risk analyses and establish contingency plans for each projectNegotiate with stakeholders to define project scope, secure high priority status, obtain resources and resolve conflicts Contribute to analyzing, re-engineering and streamlining business processes and policies Direct the work of project teams, including establishing expectations, monitoring performance and resolving conflicts Represent areas of Enrolment Services at the PeopleSoft Student Module Steering Committee

Develop and implement all new undergraduate awards, including the Admission Award Program - a Strategic Enrolment initiativeAccountable for over 1000 award accounts - approximately 8 million; make key decisions regarding account management, collection of funds and evaluation of Endowment accounts.Supervise staff members - provide personnel reviews, professional development opportunities and conflict resolution.Team lead for Project Emerge - the business process re-engineering for our transition into a PeopleSoft bolt-on for the Awards Office.Lead staff through transition into PeopleSoft through involvement in each stage of the design, testing, training and implementation process.Work with campus stakeholders including Faculties, Student and Academic Services units, Fees Office and Grad Studies to facilitate the administration of undergraduate awards and financial aid.Provide advice and analysis to various stakeholders in support of new Development initiatives based on statistical reports and research.

Ensure Alberta Scholarship Program awards are processed and reported according to guidelines. Assist in development of administrative processes for new external awards programs (i.e. Government agencies) and ensure selections are completed according to guidelines.Develop revisions to award guidelines and policies as research and new business process requires.Liaise with on and off campus stakeholders regarding award/financial aid guidelines and administrative procedures.Responsible for the management of the Student Loan programsSupervise all publications and communications for the Student Awards & Financial Aid office including Calendar, Registration Guide and website.Develop reports and annual budget submission; Coordinate and award student financial aid packages using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and Federal and State Grant programs, Stafford Loans, Federal Work Study, Scholarships and various other resources.Counsel and perform outreach presentations to the SJSU student population (27,000 students), university and department orientations, high-school financial aid programs.Lead in transition from SIS mainframe software to PeopleSoft Financials and Student Financials for Awards.Manage and budget 500+ campus, departmental trust/endowment accounts and private donor-directed scholarships over $900,000.Convene, organize and facilitate campus and departmental scholarship committees.Maintain Scholarship database used for on-line searches and annual publication - Scholarships and Short Term Loans, University catalogue and websites.Develop and plan scholarship policy, procedure and departmental guidelines for scholarship awarding and account maintenance.

Counsel and provide undergraduate/graduate students with a range of services including admissions, financial aid, academic counseling, career advice and internship opportunities.Coordinate with Dean's office to administer script reading for the annual scholarships; collaborate with Chair to decide the distribution of need-based scholarship funds/ Departmental Assistantships; correspond with recipients.Create and maintain several databases including the D-Clearance relational database; Scholarships; Advising; Contact and Alumni information; instruction in Filemaker Pro. Supervise the student newsletter, departmental web maintenance person; supervise and train ten student workers, who serve as support staff. Organize and plan Commencement, Orientation, receptions and faculty meetings. Oversee publication of the BFA & MFA recruitment brochures and the Script List. Provide administrative support for our faculty with curriculum and university policies. Coordinate the Schedule of Classes; room scheduling and equipment use.Gather financial data and assist in budget development.

Certificate, Change Leadership

Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Theatre/Theater

Diploma Of Collegial Studies, Theatre