Yolanda V. Jackson, Mpa Email & Phone Number

South Orange, Nj, Us

South Orange, Nj, Us

United States

Center For Precollege Programs

South Orange, New Jersey

Doctoral Student in Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy

In this role, I implement and assess program curriculum for leadership development for students interested in careers within K-12 education. Additionally, I teach the leadership courses and advise students in both individual and group sessions. Related to that, I interview potential applicants to the program and make decisions on acceptance. I secure appropriate sources of program funding.

Newark, New Jersey

As the Assistant Dean, I provided strategic leadership over the department, hired and trained staff, as well as established operational policies and procedures. I developed appreciative advising models to better service veterans, international, first generation, and probationary status students. I coordinated department recruiting efforts, dissemination of publications, and assessment measures of student learning outcomes. My notable highlights include:• I managed the successful execution of a dual degree program in Changchun, China• I increased program enrollment by 75% throughout two academic years.• I served as Commencement Coordinator as well as Academic Integrity Facilitator over academic dismissals, violations, and plagiarism cases.

In this role, I established administrative policies and rules for academic conduct, fostered faculty collaborations to ensure student success, and provided advising sessions for undergrad and graduate students. Furthermore, I reviewed student transcripts to ensure students met graduation requirements for undergraduate and dual credit programs. In accomplishments I achieved:• I developed a training manual for new academic advisors.• I devised an academic rebound program for students on academic probation.

As Interim Residence Hall Director, I managed the overall daily operations of student residence halls including budgeting, programming, and maintenance. I supervised and trained resident assistants and other student worker staff. I counseled students through resolving academic or familial issues in addition to holding regular conduct hearings. In addition, I coordinated educational and engaging programs for the residents. • I contributed in a campus crisis management team

Conduct academic advisement for students in pursuit of undergraduate degrees. Recruit high school and non-traditional students to attend college. Build community partnerships with the college that establish effective professional relationships. Collaborate with administrative departments to ensure student success.

Newark, Nj

Conduct academic advisement for students in pursuit of undergraduate degrees. Recruit high school and non-traditional students to attend college. Build community partnerships with the college that establish effective professional relationships. Collaborate with administrative departments to ensure student success.

Effectively use social networks to recruit students and professional staff to volunteer with non-profit organizations; provide insight on the missions of non-profits and correlate with volunteers personal interest; make connection for internship opportunities for undergraduate students; manage partnership with community based organization and professional department; responsible for maintaining a consistent relationship for continuous future endeavors.

Recruit and register eligible high school students for employment and enrichment programs, use interest assessments and performance evaluations to determine suitable job placements for students; serve as a liaison between program director and students. Facilitate campus conferences and special events with high profile guests. Manage campus education lectures and student panels.

Build relationships with local business, non-profit, and government organizations to coordinate student and faculty community service initiatives. Help provide services to citizens through civic engagement and student participation.

Manage office documentation; assisted citizens with complaints; manage a database with assembly and senate bills; manage calendar for assembly speakers’ council meetings, assist in managing email account were constituents articulated their opposition or support of state and local legislation.

Evaluate summer internship experiences for high school students. Conduct assessments that measure career interest and job readiness.

Research youth development non-profit organizations in Newark, Baltimore, and Philadelphia; established a database with categorized organizations by mission; researched internship opportunities for undergraduate students.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Certificate, Leading For Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In Higher Education

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society

Bachelors Of Arts, Public Administration

Founder, Rutgers-Newark Public Service Student Organization Executive Vice President, National Society Collegiate Scholars (Newark Campus).