Developed and implemented comprehensive career development program involving students, faculty, staff and employers. Encourage professional development through leadership opportunities, internships, workshops, presentations, special programs and individual meetingsProposed and received funding to begin CAFNR Connections career mentoring program, currently involving over 150 friends and alumni in career programming on campus and through online networking. Program was recognized in 2006 by… Show more Developed and implemented comprehensive career development program involving students, faculty, staff and employers. Encourage professional development through leadership opportunities, internships, workshops, presentations, special programs and individual meetingsProposed and received funding to begin CAFNR Connections career mentoring program, currently involving over 150 friends and alumni in career programming on campus and through online networking. Program was recognized in 2006 by the Mizzou Alumni Association with the inaugural Award for Alumni Relations ExcellenceImplemented on-line job search system in January 2005 for the college that is now university wide: HireMizzouTigers.comMaintain and develop relationships with employers through site visits, project collaboration, and regular communicationsManage an office staff of up to ten, including student workers and administrative assistantCollaborate with colleagues across campus on various programs/events including the first, all-campus career fair, Executive-in-Residence visits, employer recruitment, and economic development initiatives Show less

Hired, educated and supervised 30+ Career Assistants, ensuring quality of UCC services as well as personal and professional development for student employees. Oversaw various projects including development of international student web pages, highly successful mock interview program and internship newsletterParticipated in long-term strategic planning and goal development. Office realized 323% increase in appointments despite 25% staff reduction Served as liaison to Social Science and… Show more Hired, educated and supervised 30+ Career Assistants, ensuring quality of UCC services as well as personal and professional development for student employees. Oversaw various projects including development of international student web pages, highly successful mock interview program and internship newsletterParticipated in long-term strategic planning and goal development. Office realized 323% increase in appointments despite 25% staff reduction Served as liaison to Social Science and Education Divisions. Implemented partnership with Interfolio for electronic credential file managementInvestigated the internship program through interviews with faculty members and a student focus group. Submitted findings report to Vice-President of Academic Affairs Office, resulting in formation of an Internship Advisory CommitteeProvided career and internship advice to student population of over 5,600 through workshops, presentations, and one-on-one counseling Show less

Provided academic advice to over 150 first-year students in a residential college setting, with particular attention on careful and deliberate planning. Encouraged career development, co-curricular involvement, and experiential learning opportunities Initiated a Majors/Minors Fair to encourage first-year and undecided students to carefully consider educational optionsFacilitated cooperative programming through the Career Center and Services for Students with Disabilities Committees

Oversaw operations of a comprehensive center serving a student population of over 4,000, including a professional and support staff of eight who provides programming for liberal arts, continuing education and graduate studentsDeveloped employer, student and faculty marketing plans including site visits, brochures, and special eventsCollected data and submitted reports to administration and board members. Developed long term assessment and planning in support of broader university… Show more Oversaw operations of a comprehensive center serving a student population of over 4,000, including a professional and support staff of eight who provides programming for liberal arts, continuing education and graduate studentsDeveloped employer, student and faculty marketing plans including site visits, brochures, and special eventsCollected data and submitted reports to administration and board members. Developed long term assessment and planning in support of broader university objectivesPresented to school and community groups on a wide range of career development related topics. Organized and planned career development workshops that included outside speakers and guestsTaught a Career & Life Planning two credit hour course in the liberal arts curriculum Show less

Monitored up to 70 internships per term, maintaining contact with interns, faculty and site supervisors; established Advisory Board of faculty and business members to evaluate and suggest positive changes to program; implemented comprehensive marketing/communication plan, utilizing assessment informationTaught a leadership development course to senior studentsCounseled students individually and in groups on career goals and paths, search strategies, and life-long career… Show more Monitored up to 70 internships per term, maintaining contact with interns, faculty and site supervisors; established Advisory Board of faculty and business members to evaluate and suggest positive changes to program; implemented comprehensive marketing/communication plan, utilizing assessment informationTaught a leadership development course to senior studentsCounseled students individually and in groups on career goals and paths, search strategies, and life-long career managementAssisted Director with Alumni Connections Program (a volunteer alumni mentoring program), writing newsletters and planning eventsResearched and implemented new technologies, including upgrade to Career Connections web-based résumé referral program and development of Career Center web pagesSupervised a student staff of up to six, participating in daily management and employee development activities Show less

In addition to responsibilities associated with Regional Director position:Developed and coordinated Alumni Recruitment Team, including training program and quarterly newsletters. Recruited and trained 117 volunteers in two yearsDeveloped and implemented targeted marketing strategies in new recruitment markets. Doubled applications and exceeded matriculation goal by 49% in second year

Organized and marketed Bright Night, an overnight stay for over 100 academically gifted students, resulting in a matriculation rate among attendees of approximately 33%Maintained contact with a prospect pool of over 2,000 through direct mailings, receptions, visit days, and telephoningPresented at over 100 high schools and attended over 30 college programs annually. Consistently exceeded application and matriculation goals