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Austin, Texas

Coordinate all logistics and membership development for the Texas Education Research Consortium. Lead the programmatic, professional, and research development of Consortium members, e.g., bi-annual research institutes that draw 80-100 professionals and a two-day student leadership conference for over 350 participants. I also assist in overseeing a unit budget of over $800,000 and maintaining award and funding records. Lastly, I manage our marketing from design to publication production, including digital media presence.

San Marcos, Texas

Directly report to the Dean of Students for assignment of special projects and initiatives within the Dean of Students Office. Additional responsibilities include: assessment for the department with SACS accreditation and divisional goals, professional development for department professional staff and graduate assistants, and marketing digital/print creation and promotion.

Assist freshmen to successfully navigate their first year of college in an effort to enhance their academic and social integration into Texas State University through Mentoring relationships and activities. Supervise day-to-day operations for a team of 90+ Peer Mentors. Support PACE Mentoring staff and facilitate student success.

San Marcos, Texas

Internship working directly with the Dean of Students at Texas State University. In addition to special projects for the Dean, responsibilities include working with Student Justice and gaining experience as a hearing conduct officer and organizational conduct.

As Program Manager, my focus is to work directly with under-represented, low-income undergraduate students who have a strong interest in careers in STEM, health fields, and professionally licensed fields. I advise students in one-on-one meetings specifically focusing on career planning, setting goals and professional development through experience. I also assist students through the graduate and professional school application process. Additionally, I supervise a program advisor, graduate student assistants, and an undergraduate assistant.

Ithaca, Ny

As Director, I manage and direct the CSTEP program. CSTEP is a New York State Education Department funded grant program that targets historically underrepresented and low-income NYS residents interested in careers in STEM and professionally licensed fields and assists with professional development for success entering these fields.

Ithaca, Ny

Doctor Of Education - Edd

Master'S Degree, Student Affairs In Higher Education

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