Monica Clem, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

I lead Teach for America's efforts to provide mission-aligned career support to our national alumni network. The TFA Career Center team is passionate about helping alumni progress in their careers as a critical means to achieving our overall mission of educational equity for all children in America. Together, our Career Center team works to collaborate and partner across our ecosystem and accelerate career advancement for our network. Specific initiatives include: - Lead a national, fully remote Career Center team of professionals in strategic planning and operations, including designing and launching a comprehensive digital career center and online alumni hub.- Strengthen overall user experience with TFA Career Center digital offerings through partnerships with IT, UX, and program leads. - Build and deliver baseline career resources for our network in mission-aligned career pathways. - Cultivate opportunities through a coordinated approach to employer, graduate school, and other talent partnerships. - Test, pilot and scale innovative career development programs and innovative support tools - Coordinate with regional executive leadership and alumni-serving staff to advance alumni career a acceleration in highly critical local roles and facilitate cross-regional recruitment.

Edinboro, Pa, Us

Leading the university in design and implementation of strong, effective, scaled career development initiatives, I led a team that impacted student success and outcomes through innovative, research-based programs, services and educational initiatives to prepare students for their professional lives. Highlighted Achievements:- Pivoted to virtual career services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic; specifically: Developing enhanced content for TartanEdge virtual Career Center, launching a live chat feature, designing and co-launching a virtual employment series with the Western Pennsylvania PASSHE Career Directors, developing online mechanisms for transactional service requests and launching a virtual resource guide. - Initiated and developed division re-brand, including a new focus on experiential learning.- Developed and launched new website platform using uConnect, resulting in 190% increase in student engagement and Ellucian Impact finalist award.- Cross-trained campus units on career assessment tools, implemented eco-system model that empowers cross-unit sharing of transactional career services work.- Led University transformation committee on experiential learning and served on project management team for the University strategic plan.- Managed division assessment, annual reports, and First-Destination outcomes data collections. - Increased student engagement with CSM 76% higher over 18 month period compared to engagement over 36 months prior to strategic re-brand.- Increased student face-to-face appointments 192% in Fall 2018

Edinboro, Pa, Us

Provided leadership, training and supervision of career services for the University. - Created, directed and delivered educational programming to prospective and current students, alumni and community members, and handled strategic planning, budget and assessment management.- Re-branded CSM, increasing student engagement by 1,200% in one semester.- Increased employer engagement on campus by over 500%. - Streamlined a digital request system and structured presentation options.- Revamped assessment efforts, introduced NPS score.- Developed and organized campus career fair programs.- Promoted in September 2017.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Us

- Oversaw the international student Intensive English (IEP) and International Foundations (IFP) programs. - Managed enrollment, data management and student support, marketing and web content.- Implemented and executed special orientations and cultural programming.- Recruited internationally.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Us

Comm 315: Communication TechniquesComm 230: Principles of Public RelationsComm 370: Communication Law and EthicsOL 504: Graduate Research MethodsMNE: First-Year Experience

Erie, Pennsylvania, Us

- Provided academic and career counseling and academic advising services.- Facilitated career development workshops and coordinated internship placements.- Guided students in the development of resume writing, job interview, and job search skills. - Served on several committees and chaired the North East staff senate. - Oversaw assessment and budgets for career services.- Taught the Mercyhurst North East Freshman Experience course.- Served as Middle State Commission liaison.

Meadville, Pa, Us

- Collaborated with development staff to plan a comprehensive stewardship strategy for donors.- Responded to stakeholder requests for information on funds and their recipients. - Oversaw stewardship efforts for the “Buy-a-Brick” campaign. - Organized annual generational reunions. - Coordinated stewardship for endowed, current-restricted, and prize funds. - Managed events and logistical planning and stewardship for gifts-in-kind.

- Provided career and academic advising.- Taught resume and cover letter writing, communication skills, and interview preparation skills. - Consulted with over 240 local and regional organizations on hiring needs.- Assisted program directors in building program advisory committee membership and guests. - Planned three-school semi-annual Career Expo. - Contributed articles to the GLIT newsletter. - Assisted marketing director in writing copy for special interest pieces for marketing blogs and social networking websites. ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR: March - May 2013Designed and taught a career and professional development course that included professional writing, interview skills, professionalism, and job search strategies training.

- Counseled students on academic concerns and career readiness. - Wrote and presented job readiness, LinkedIn, resume and cover letter and employability group seminars. Conducted exit interviews and event planning. - Writer and editor of the Fortis Erie campus newsletter. - Developed the first campus career fair held at TSBI.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organizational Learning And Leadership

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communications: Managerial And Intercultural Focus

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature