Thomas Carpenter Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Manage the complex calendar activities, travel, meeting logistics, and facilitate questions and communication on behalf of the Vice Provost while optimizing their time to accomplish strategic initiatives, projects and day-to-day tasks.Assess and resolve questions and concerns directed to the Dean’s office to determine the best course of action and collaborating/delegating to the appropriate person or team as needed. Manages the operations of the Dean's Office by serving as the liaison between the Office of Academic Affairs Shared Business Services, Student Academic Excellence HR shared services team, and other OSU offices and contingencies, Serve as the procurement card (p-card) manager for the Graduate School to manage all associated purchases that occur on the p-card and ensure that all necessary documentation is in order for requisition and expensing in line with OSU procurement and business policies. Manage and coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for graduate school staff in accordance with university travel and procurement policies.Maintain minutes for all internal Graduate School meetings organized by the Vice Provost and Dean, including monthly staff meeting, bi-weekly operations meeting, bi-weekly Deans and Directors meeting and monthly Graduate Council meetings. Coordinates and facilitates all aspects of Graduate School events and awards, including the annual Graduate School Awards Ceremony, quarterly A-Dean's luncheon, welcome receptions for new staff members, and others as needed by Graduate School staff.Collaborate with Graduate School leaders and staff to assist in special projects to support the Graduate School operations and administration, including travel for the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), coordination of student grievance hearings, hiring logistics, onboarding efforts, communication regarding graduate faculty representatives for student exams, and other projects as needed.

Manage calendar activities, travel, meeting logistics, and facilitate questions and communication on behalf of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Office of Fellowship Services. Facilitate and manage the review process for graduate curricular revisions, graduate proposal developments, and inquiries for Ohio State’s 240+ graduate programs. Manages and supports the Graduate School and the Council on Academic Affairs (GS/CAA) subcommittee for program review through maintenance of excel tracking log for graduate program proposals, prepare/submits graduate proposals to CAA for university approval, reviews/approves graduate course proposals for Graduate School compliance via the university’s online curriculum system; Assists with the management of day-to-day administrative activities associated with annual fellowship competitions. Drafts fellowship program announcements, competition, and workshop materials. Prepares materials for faculty review committees and assists with committee requests as needed; Collects and posts award committee scores/evaluations to the relevant program database; Assists with preparation and distribution of electronic fellowship award notification letters and tracking of college-allocated and reallocated fellowship awards; Serves as the first point of contact for Graduate School Fellowship Services and Curriculum Services, including routinely responding to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and external agencies and providing general Graduate School and university information and directing individuals to the appropriate staff member or other offices on campus. Assists with the management of administrative tasks associated with graduate learning outcomes assessment. Coordinates & facilitates all aspects of Graduate School Events and Awards, including the Graduate School Awards Ceremony, Faculty Review Luncheon, Fellowship Services Open House, Fellowship Services Workshop, and others as assigned.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed calendar activities, reimbursements, meeting and event logistics, catering, implementation of university policy and procedure, and communication on behalf of the Associate Dean for Academics and Director of Experiential and Contextual Formation. Engaged, supported, and provided assistance and information to nearly 75 graduate students, faculty, staff, and staff members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.Collaborate with Human Resources to onboard all new faculty and staff of TLS.Responsible for day-to-day maintenance reporting and building management for TLS including cleaning services, facility repair, and security policy and procedure. Designed and developed TLS storefronts as revenue tools for events and additional fees, streamlining registration and budget upkeep.Developed and implemented a detailed file maintenance system for current file maintenance and used it to process and digitize over 20 years’ worth of paper files for over 200 students, effectively increasing productivity for TLS. Maintained documentation for Endorsement, Entrance, and Approval for candidacy into rostered leadership of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Hired, scheduled, trained, and supervised all work-study students and assigned responsibilities at the Welcome Desk and in Community support roles consisting of 10 students annually. Worked closely with the Dean and Executive Assistant of the Seminary to maintain the annual operating budget. Served as housing coordinator, organizing linen, keys, meals, billing, and arrival/departure logistics for prospective students, current students, alumni, and guests of the Seminary.Updated and maintained copy and promotions for TLS events with the most relevant and up-to-date content year-round. Increased visibility through campus platforms and marketing to engage the university community in attending chapel, faith-based learning/engagement, and other TLS events.

Columbus, Ohio Area

As a staff member at Capital University in the office of Meeting and Event Services, I ensure students, faculty, staff and external clients have successful events with purpose. I manage 90+ student organizations, 11 university departments, and a handful of external clients. I also manage all inquiries that come through our offices, assist in our invoicing system, serve as an event database administrator and office manager.

Master Of Science, Education

Specializing in Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication

Activities and Societies: Capital University Pride, Public Relations Student Society of America, Sigma Alpha BetaIn May 2017, I graduated.

Diploma With Honors

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, International Thespian Society Troupe 5460, Key Club, Varsity Bowling