Elizabeth Tirkas

Associate Director, Career Management & Employer Engagement at Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, US
Languages
  • American Sign Language -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Associate Director, Career Management & Employer Engagement
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      • Partners with and coordinates service delivery and event management to 15,000 students, internal/external departments, faculty, alumni, and employers to identify career pathways, career resources, while creating an outreach plan to engage organizations that results in opportunities spanning a broad range of industries • Recruit, train, and manage a team of 5 career coaches by developing career content and program design to 6,500 in 16 Bachelor of Arts Business programs to ensure projects, goal and performance objectives are met• Define strategy in conjunction with program directors, employer engagement, and program manager to ensure alignment of team goals• Lead design creation and implementation an annual career program plans for the W. P. Carey student audience by creating and facilitating online and in-person materials and programing for undergraduate career development workshops, editorials, panels, courses, events, and leadership activities through data collection and analysis to increase student market strategy and readiness• Engage with employers to ensure the career management curriculum and preparation is aligned with industry trends• Manages program by ensuring that both employer feedback and employment outcomes data is a key priority, utilized to meet needs for business insight, rankings participation, and effective program marketing and design to students Show less

    • W. P. Carey Business Career Coach
      • Jun 2016 - Dec 2020

      • Conducted individual and group career coaching consultations across all business majors, and specializes with 1,700 undergraduates in Computer Information Systems, Business Data Analytics and Accountancy that focuses on self-assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, interviewing, reflection, and strategic decision making • Hired, supervised, and trained 30 MBA graduate students that assist with undergraduate career peer coaching and class support to help engage undergraduate, specialized masters, and other MBA in career development• On-boarded and trained 7 new career staff professional, ensuring important knowledge was conveyed and understood • Assisted in marketing the school to hundreds of key employer accounts to build full-time and internship employment programs specifically in accounting, computer information systems, and business data analytics, while continuing to increase knowledge of current job market trends and hiring practices• Crafted messaging for Handshake, social media platforms, campus channels, and website to clearly communicate the value of career readiness and current Career Management strategic offerings to employers and students Show less

    • Academic Success Specialist
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

      • Managed a caseload of 400+ Finance and Accounting students, as well as other business majors, including Computer Information Systems and Business Data Analytics, as needed: responding to questions and concerns and working to ensure ongoing satisfaction with program and successful progress to degree completion • Counseled and provided guidance for classes and administrative processes for business students studying abroad through semester, summer, and year-long programs • Provided 1:1 as well as group academic advising both in-person and electronically, regarding recruitment/retention, and academic success support functions programs to ensure ongoing success and to facilitate completion of degree• Assisted students with resolving academic issues; make appropriate and timely referrals for nonacademic issues and/or concerns to applicable services including, but not limited to: Student Health, Counseling, and Career Services• Monitored student academic progress through use of a variety of reporting tools including eAdvisor; work closely and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support academic success• Acted as college/department liaison to current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and external groups on issues related to academic success Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director for Curricular Programs and Faculty Development - Office of Service Learning
      • Aug 2011 - May 2012

      • Coordinated bi-weekly meetings and facilitated the Service-Learning Faculty Community Cohorts by aiding in the creation of quality courses using service-learning pedagogy to create high impact student centered learning experiences• Managed an operating budget: $21,000 for Service-Learning Faculty Community, $2,500 for Service-Learning Awards/Open House, and was responsible for $5,000 of grant and in-kind donations for MLK Day Service Challenge• Constructed assessment and evaluation for 88 service-learning courses related to student satisfaction and course content• Coordinated professional development activities for faculty, staff members, community partners, and students related to service-learning and curricular engagement• Generated a broad range of outreach and communication strategies for curricular programs, including websites, social media and electronic communication, print media, list serves, and presentations• Facilitated and coordinated major office programs including the Volunteer and Community Partnership Fair and MLK Jr Day of Service Challenge, Civic Engagement Awards, and Open House• Supervised and mentored office interns, Civic Action Leaders, and volunteers as necessary Show less

    • Greek House Director for Gamma Phi Beta
      • Aug 2010 - May 2012

      • Advised a chapter of 30 women to enhance and improve chapter operations, scholarship, recruitment, leadership, service, event planning, community, and risk management while operating and supervising the daily functions of the facility• Facilitated and created development programs for Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Division of Student Affairs, and Residence Life including: Greek Challenge, Leadership Academy, Emerging Leaders, and Leadership Retreats• Provided live-in and on-call services/support/guidance in responding to, and handling crises and conflict mediation of approximately 500+ residents• Liaison between chapter/university, which included correspondence with chapter advisors, alumni, and national staff Show less

    • International Programs Graduate Assistant - Center for International Programs
      • Aug 2010 - May 2011

      • Coordinated and implemented programs designed to facilitate international students’ cultural adjustment and provided faculty resources to assist in acculturation of working with these students• Advised 30 students involved in the World Student Association on programs and events related to learning about different cultures and practices• Created and maintained positive and professional relationships with international students through advising and transition support through meetings and daily interactions• Developed understanding of international admissions process and immigration policies and procedures• Supervised 4 student office employees processing office documents and international correspondence• Organized weekly meetings for students’ Optional Practical Training and Curricular Practical Training information sessions• Planned and organized the International Friendship Program, connecting international students with local community members Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Intern for the Office of Campus Learning and Living
      • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

      • Created programming and curriculum for summer retreat for 80 students to train and develop leadership skills and knowledge as leaders • Planned domestic and international alternative spring break programs for students to engage in service-learning • Researched and developed curriculum for a student leadership class designed to build upon skills learned from previous leadership programming • Researched and compiled information on best practices for international orientation, resident assistant training, and current issues in student affairs • Revised and updated eligibility requirements and expectations for the Association for Student Government, Campus Activities Board, and for Campus Living and Learning student employees Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • 2008 - 2011

      • Instructed 2 sections of a summer course in Public Speaking (June, 2008-2011) and Interpersonal Communications course • Instructed 2 sections of a summer course in Public Speaking (June, 2008-2011) and Interpersonal Communications course

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2008 - Jan 2009

      • Supervised and taught elementary through high school students as needed from single day coverage up to two weeks • Supervised and taught elementary through high school students as needed from single day coverage up to two weeks

Education

  • Bowling Green State University
    Master of Arts, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
    2010 - 2012
  • University of Wyoming
    Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
    2004 - 2008

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