Coach individual students from first year through graduate students and alumni on comprehensive career planning areas including: major selection, career exploration, internship opportunities, resume development, job search and interviewing techniques, and graduate school.

• Provided academic coaching to students regarding study skills, time-management, test-taking and reading strategies• Developed and utilized assessment measures for academic coaching to evaluate program effectiveness, summarize results, and recommend changes and improvements

• Effectively administered all co-curricular activities and programs including student life activities and personnel, service-learning opportunities, residential life (housing, food service, safety), health services, and emergency response• Counseled students regarding academic achievement, career development and graduate school pursuits• Developed and implemented Semester Orientation programs, Common Text weekend and end of semester Celebration Weekend; extensive programming and event planning• Pursued experiential understanding and competency of issues regarding diversity, justice and equality• Worked collaboratively within a small organizational community as part of an educational team• Responsible for administration of several budgets

• Effectively articulated the mission, objectives and identity of Messiah College in various settings, including one-on-one interaction, panel discussions, and large group presentations• Supervised and trained staff of 7 students in answering questions and articulating the mission of Messiah College to prospective students and families• Maintained consistent and effective written and verbal communication to prospective students and their families • Provided counseling and support to prospective students and families regarding all aspects of college search process

• Served on crisis response rotation of Residence Life personnel and collaborated with campus safety personnel• Supervised, mentored and cultivated strong relationships with student Resident Assistants • Counseled students regarding emotional, social, academic, vocational and spiritual issues• Provided leadership to create and implement relevant programming for First Year Experience • Pursued experiential understanding and competency of issues regarding diversity, justice and equality• Collaborated with campus offices regarding programming, educational objectives and student needs

• Counseled students from historically-underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds seeking internship opportunities; maintained contact with approximately 450 students• Maintained positive working relationships with employers; maintained contact with approximately 130 employers• Served as a liaison to multicultural advisors of 11 academic colleges and the PSU Multicultural Resource Center• After entering position – student participation increased from under 20 to approximately 250 students