Sam Pierce Email & Phone Number

La Crosse, Wi, Us

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director will be responsible for the coordination, maintenance, processing, integrity, and interpretation of all admissions and recruitment data. In addition, this position coordinates the recruitment and communication plan, including the organization of the college fair and recruitment travel calendar. Establishing relationships with high school counselors is an important role of this position. The Assistant Director is highly involved with the application, integration, and enhancement of the Oracle/PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Information System and the ImageNow Document Management System into the Admissions Office daily processes and application review. This position provides direct supervision to university staff employees (student status examiner and university services associate) and academic staff employees (student services coordinators and operations manager). Finally, the Assistant Director will meet with prospective students and their families in a variety of venues, promoting opportunities at UW-La Crosse, advising them of admission processes, and recruiting students who will contribute to the strength of UW-La Crosse. Auto travel is required, especially during the fall and spring recruitment seasons, primarily in the Midwest. All responsibilities shall be executed while demonstrating a commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Eagle Hall

The Residence Hall Director is a member of the Professional Staff within the Office of Residence Life which is in the Division of Student Affairs. The Residence Hall Director’s primary responsibility is to an assigned residence hall. In addition, the Residence Hall Director has shared responsibility for other aspects in the Office of Residence Life. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:(1) Student Staff Supervision and Development(2) Leadership Development and Advising(3) Community and Educational Development(4) Student Conduct and Well-Being(5) Administration / Management(6) Facilities Management(7) Departmental / University Committees

• Co-supervise student staff including Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, and Assistant Housekeepers by promoting student and staff team development and conducting one on one meetings.• Support student development leadership initiatives by serving as primary advisor to hall council and convening weekly hall meetings, one on one meetings with elected leaders, and coordinating training and development of student leaders• Assist Hall Director with design and implementation of community development efforts including Global Village Community and Upper Class Experience Community.• Provide oversight of Desk Operations within the Residence Hall ensuring quality customer service, efficient and effective systems in the delivery of services, and the verification of hourly payroll.• Adjudicate policy violations, report mental health and safety concerns, and respond to emergencies and crisis situations involving students residing in the residence hall.• Serve on Student Staff Selection Committee responsible for execution of hiring new student staff.• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Residence Life office and professional staff as well as with the greater campus community and students.

La Crosse, Wi

• Advise Residence Hall Association Council (RHAC) by attending weekly executive board and general meetings.• Advise Specific Issues Sub-Committee by addressing issues that campus residents face in regards to their living situation at UW La Crosse.• Directly advise 5 student leaders by holding weekly meetings regarding RHAC and Specific Issues committee by continuing to push them to grow as student leaders.• Coordinate and lead two leadership retreats to train and build relationships with leadership team.• Advise UW La Crosse Wisconsin United Residence Hall Association (WURHA) Delegation by providing programmatic support and counsel. • Serve as a liaison to the Intensive Sophomore Experience (ISE) Living Learning Community to engage sophomore students living in this community.• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Residence Life office and professional staff as well as with the greater campus community and students.

Kenosha, Wi

• Represented UW-Parkside at high school visits, college fairs, community activities, career days and other special events designed for students.• Planned and implemented recruitment activities including Experience Days, Saturday Open Houses, and Admitted Student Days• Served as a liaison between Admissions and designated university departments.• Explained admission requirements and enrollment procedures to interested students and parents providing feedback, explored educational alternatives as needed, provided campus tours, maintained follow-up contacts and provided campus resource materials.• Worked with staff, faculty, students and alumni to ensure that students are connecting with campus resources throughout the recruitment, admission and enrollment process.• Established and maintained effective working relationships with the campus community, the public, high school personnel, agencies, and others.• Utilized the university’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage targeted recruitment strategies and on-going strategic communications with inquires, prospective students and applicants.• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of policies and programs at UW-Parkside, within the UW System, and within the admission profession.• Managed Admissions email by responding to all inquiries from prospective students, parents, and guests about UW-Parkside.

Eau Claire, Wi

• Developed and coordinated a successful Delong Middle School 8th Grade tour day at UW-Eau Claire • Effectively developed, organized, and facilitated the Saturday morning Campus Connection program at UW-Eau Claire for Blugold Beginnings: Line Up for College (LUC) middle school students.• Increased student participation at Delong, South, and Northstar middle schools in the Blugold Beginnings: LUC mentoring program through recruitment and teacher referrals • Advised 35 college student mentors weekly on issues concerning middle school students• Developed supervisory skills with interns by effectively working to make them better leaders• Led and conducted training for college student mentors for the Blugold Beginnings: LUC program based on program goals and Eau Claire School District policy • Developed assessment methods and evaluate progress for the Blugold Beginnings: LUC Pre-College Access program to monitor success • Analyzed information from meetings, student records, consultation with other professionals, and student surveys/feedback forms to assess the needs of the participants in the Blugold Beginnings program

Masters Of Science, Student Affairs Administration, 4.0

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Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major: Criminal Justice; Minor: Spanish