Nicole Merz Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Responsible for providing project and portfolio management and strategic planning support for key strategic initiatives for the Academic and Student Affairs division, including, but not limited to, Charting the Future.
• Develop and implement multiple, customized projects for Academic and Student Affairs work plan initiatives and ensure timely progress on deliverables
• Rapidly assimilate changes in the environment into plans and initiatives while effectively managing multiple stakeholder interests.
• Promote and implement standards and best practice methodologies and quality assurance techniques.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current practices and recommend alternatives when appropriate to ensure desired outcomes
• Work collaboratively to provide support and information to college and university presidents, campus teams, vice chancellors, and other internal and external stakeholders, including student, faculty, and staff.

Minneapolis, MN

• Responsible for providing oversight, supervision, planning and development for the academic advising department at MCTC; supervise 16 advisors, 2 navigators, and 2 support staff; $1 million operating budget.
• Led and supervised the development, implementation, and assessment of an integrated academic advising structure, including development and assessment of student learning outcomes, goals & objectives, and continuous.
• Provided ongoing training and development for staff in understanding social identities and delivering culturally competent advising services
• Developed and implemented retention strategies, including Early Warning, Hobsons Agilegrad and Retain.
• Provided oversight and supervision for Great Lakes Grant funded intervention.
• Supervised several Perkins Grant employees with specific CTE goals and objectives.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Counseled a diverse and changing group of learners to define, align and meet their academic, personal and career goals. Provided active support for the college and the community.Responsibilities
• Developed and taught career development and college student success curriculum/classes
• Coordinated career development within First Year Experience courses
• Coordinated resources and referrals for students encountering personal and/or social crisis.
• Assisted with the development of academic plans to encourage persistence and retention through to graduation.
• Coordinated a department of 8-10 counselors for 4 years, resulting in increased collaboration and partnerships with divisions across the campus.

1 Year Temporary Counselor PositionProvided academic, career and personal counseling to a diverse college student population. Utilized a student-centered approach to assist students in navigating college processes and meet personal, academic and career goals.

Brooklyn Park, MN

Advised current and prospective students on academic and career issues. Worked cooperatively with faculty and staff to effectively coordinate services for students. Advised all students on F-1 VISAS regarding legal, academic and career issues. Advised probation and suspension students on their educational options. Identified students’ academic needs based.

Counseled students in the areas of academic, career and personal counseling. Maintained connections with a variety of 4-year universities and colleges to assist students with transfer. Developed and implemented online services for the Counseling Department.

Ma, Counseling Psychology

MA in Counseling Psychology

Ba, Psychology

BA in Psychology