Veronica Cohen Email & Phone Number

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Itta Bena, Ms

Itta Bena, Mississippi

Greater Los Angeles Area

Senior administrator responsible for Budget & Expenditures, participate in the development of the annual campus budget. Supervise Administrative Personnel, perform annual performance review/work plan development with all direct reports; Facilities Management, ensure that the campus is maintained in a clean and orderly manner; Financial Aid, provide students and potential students with clear and concise financial aid information on an ongoing basis. Admissions/Student Services Support, Provide support to Student Services Coordinator and Admissions Coordinator. Staff Development, Identify areas of needed improvement/challenge in relation to job responsibilities. Assistant Director of Admissions (Charleston campus) (12/04 to 2/05)Senior administrator responsible for developing and implementing the Charleston’s campus marketing strategies; prepare admissions and marketing budget; recruit and admit prospective adult students to the Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science program; interview prospective students and also provide academic advisement. Chair the Admissions Committee and developed the Charleston’s campus Alumni network and Student Government Association. Planned and directed the first graduation at the Charleston campus.

Senior administrator charged with planning, developing and directing all campus special events. Effectively prioritize a broad range of responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines, promote attendance at special events, generate revenues, and enhance the image and visibility of Lincoln University. Represent the university in the community to develop and strengthen relationships. Actively engage in university functions and interact with constituent groups (students, faculty, alumni and parents) on issues such as judicial affairs, policies and procedures, and student conduct. Arrange and schedule various summer programs, conferences, and reservations for campus rental facilities. Have additional responsibility for statistical reporting, budget preparation, and selected research projects. Report directly to the Vice President for Development & External Relations.HighlightsOrchestrated a highly successful celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary (April 2003).Successfully coordinated major campus events, including: Commencement, Founders Day, the Alumni Picnic, Homecoming, a lecture series, and speaker series.

Promoted to lead the university’s student affairs and enrollment efforts and assist the Vice President with management and administrative issues central to the successful academic and social development of students. Scope of responsibility was diverse and included planning and coordination of student orientation/transition, campus life activities, staff development and leadership, individual student assistance, collegiate housing, food service operations, and various administrative duties involving budget, reporting and enrollment. Advanced to Director of Special Events and Community Relations.HighlightsArranged a successful Student Leader Retreat.Chaired search committee that placed Directors of Resident Life and Public Safety and Security.Reactivated and structured the Student Volunteer Center. Trained students to manage the center.Initiated Class Advisory Committees and facilitated the training of advisors.

Recruited to support the Vice President with daily operations and high-level administrative duties. Key resource to faculty, administrators and students. Managed special campus events; assisted the VP with reviewing and evaluating various departments; and participated in preparing budgets, reports and databases. Coordinated publication of the Lion yearbook, senior portraits, and planning of Parents’ Day. Served as an advisor to the senior class and the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society.

Challenged to build and execute a national marketing strategy and recruitment campaign to attract graduate students to this urban, private institution with an enrollment of more than 2,100 graduate students. In addition to managing the Admissions office, which received approximately 50,000 inquiries and 4,000 applications per year, hired, trained and supervised a staff; administered a budget; and conducted admissions studies to report education trends and admissions criteria to college officials. Interacted frequently with foreign applicants. Initially hired as Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions with direct responsibility for recruiting graduate students to the College of Engineering.HighlightsSuccessfully decentralized the graduate admission process and trained admissions personnel.Conducted workshops to educate individuals on the graduate school admission process.

Evaluated applications and interviewed prospective candidates from Pennsylvania for the Kenan-Flagler Business School.Associate Director - MBA Admissions (5/90-12/93)Managed the overall recruiting function. Interviewed applicants for the MBA Program. Supervised a 4-person clerical staff. Formulated a minority retention program; served as an advisor to MBA minority students. Instrumental in attracting four highly-qualified minority professionals to join the teaching staff.

Involved in direct support of operating department management by providing accurate and timely reporting and analysis for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals. Assisted management with the development and maintenance of financial forecasting models and ongoing management reporting. Aided in the development of new corporate performance management systems. Preparation and analysis of consolidated cash flow statements and other financial statements and operational reports. Performed financial statement variance analysis and provided key explanations for business and financial reults. Invested and borrowed funds, Helped with the planning, communication, and coordination of forecasting and reporting activities. Developed and maintained effective relationships with groups throughout the company to facilitate planning processes. Performed other financial reporting responsibilties as needed.

Ms, Community Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

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