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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Supported the university’s retention efforts by establishing and maintaining intentional, authentic, and meaningful connections with students of diverse backgrounds. • Supervised a team of student leaders managing performance, providing feedback, and driving engagement.• Created and led dynamic student focused co-curricular learning opportunities and extracurricular events to enhance student experience and retention.• Developed and facilitated DEIB learning opportunities for key partners across the organization with the intent of fostering a more inclusive culture.• Conducted organizational assessments in collaboration with senior leadership and campus partners to identify improvement areas and opportunities regarding DEIB initiatives.• Researched trends to inform departmental DEIB project strategy, goals, and success metrics.• Collaborated effectively on multiple large scale projects focused on improving and developing processes concerning DEIB.

• Provided leadership and coordination in pioneering innovative recruitment practices that focused on the recruitment of Latine students, managing projects from ideation to implementation.• Researched and assessed recruitment trends in multicultural outreach and devised a strategic plan to yield a higher number of diverse applicants. • Supervised intern, providing training, insight, and vision.• Built and maintained relationships with school administrators, coaches, counselors, and teachers.