Michael Oyelola, Mpa Email & Phone Number

As Program Director, I ensure internal program compliance with federal and local agency regulatory requirements. While monitoring the quality of the rehabilitative services, I spearhead ongoing vision and leadership through developing and completing goals and strategic plans. I am responsible for the administration, development, supervision, and direction of the staff of the residential community which includes more than ten direct reports. • Oversees development, implementation, and review of plans of care to address issues of mental illness & substance abuse.• Provides oversight for assessment & rehabilitative services provided to ensure quality & regulatory guidelines are met.• Monitors counseling services performed by clinicians to evaluate service quality.• Cultivates partnerships between local elected officials and community stakeholders.• Educates staff on the importance of fostering healthy relationships with clients.

Dryden, New York, United States

•Provide ongoing vision and leadership through developing and completing goals and strategic plans. Create programs to enhance students' co-curricular experiences and engagement in the residential community. Responsible for the administration, development, supervision, and direction of the staff of the Residence Life Program (12 Supervises). •Collaborate as a member with the Student Engagement Team (Residence Life, Student Activities, and the Office of Diversity Education and Support Services) to maximize programming and budget utilization. Serve on the CARES Team (Community Assessment Response and Evaluation of Students) to address students of concern across the institution.•Partner with the Vice President of Student Services and the Dean of Students to coordinate information, including reports and revisions to the Community Standards. Create and maintain comparative data reports across residence life programmatic areas, staff engagement programming, maintenance, etc. Build, manage, and execute strategies and programs fostering community while supporting the achievement of the college's academic mission. •Revitalized a high-performing team of Residence Assistants. Leveraged hands-on coaching, individual career planning, and ongoing consultative support to drive development and ensure a best-in-class service delivery mission.

We utilized the client resources management (CRM) platform to contact anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in New York State to determine exposure, symptoms, and testing through the protocol. • Partnered with Case Investigators in the Tompkins County Health Department. Coordinate NYS staff statewide efforts to increase testing and practical strategies to reduce transmission and implement isolation and quarantine.• Communicated with contacts while maintaining emotional and cultural awareness. Provide contacts with approved information while maintaining the confidentiality of contact information • Brainstormed and implemented solutions. Escalate issues from the team to the local health department or regional DOH office point of contact.

Dryden, New York, United States

Directed the full scope of residence life operations for two residence halls with 150 live-in students. Build, manage, and execute strategies and programs fostering community and supporting the achievement of the academic mission. Provide leadership in administrative operations, policy compliance, budget management, student advisory and counseling, social and personal programs and events, conflict mediation, student discipline, and safety and welfare management. Hire, lead, and develop an organization of 6 Residence Assistants. Report to Director of Residence Life.• Played an integral role in preparing the residence system for COVID-19 response. Collaborated across the Residence leadership team on designing operating practices and deploying social distancing policy, ensuring staff and student safety.• Instituted a broad portfolio of student activities and support. Introduced role-playing exercises, social events, and other initiatives to foster a cohesive culture and support academic excellence.• Strengthened organization commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). Liaised with the Office of Diversity Education on cultivating a variety of tailored D&I programming and volunteered as an advisor to the African Student Association.• Built a high-performing team of Residence Assistants. Leveraged hands-on coaching, individual career planning, and ongoing consultative support to drive development and ensure best-in-class service delivery mission.

Potsdam, New York, United States

Drove collaboration and execution of residence hall programs and living-learning community initiatives for regional private research universities. Coordinated duty schedules, orchestrated housing accommodations, and fostered cultural programs. •Managed residence occupancy and housing waitlists. Assisted with the Housing Selection Process and room assignments for standard doubles. •Advised male students of color to engage in self-advocacy. Co-advised Men’s Group, where students were encouraged to take on leadership positions and seek college resources for personal development.•Advisor of Residence Halls programs and living-learning communities. Facilitated cultural programs to promote student involvement among students of color

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Social Policy

• Member of Capstone team that consulted with the US Government Accountability Office on state and local recycling programs. Created.

Bachelor Of Arts - B.A., Majors: Speech Communications And Sociology, Minor: Africana Studies

Activities and Societies: Member – Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society • Member – Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor.