Experience

Rock Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Workforce Equity Initiative Director

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Develop an annual budget, ensuring that funds received are spent efficiently, effectively and in accordance with grant guidelines • Monitor grant activities to ensure compliance with fiscal, regulatory, programmatic, and funding agency requirements • Monitor and report out on legislation, regulation and policy development, addressing accountability requirements that may impact WEI grant procedures • Ensure accurate and timely submissions of grant reports and required documents • Actively participate in the retention and recruitment of students and any other outreach as outlined by Illinois Central College program overview • Develop and formalize partnerships with at least 30 employers with career placement opportunities for students completing programs in approved WEI programs • Coordinate regular opportunities for participants to engage in internships, job shadowing, networking, and job placement activities with an extensive pool of potential employers in targeted careers • Responsible for the implementation and attainment of approved grant application programming and activities, goals, objectives, and outcomes • Coordinate with all areas within the College to provide services and opportunities for participants • Facilitate the successful full-time work placement of participants in WEI approved programs at wages reflecting 30% above livable wage Facilitate and support workshops, seminars, fairs, meetings, and other events/activities related to career development, workforce partnerships, and job placement • Maintain appropriate documentation and records for all participants, and activities, events, partnerships, meetings, and other programming elements • Meet regularly with internal and external partners including Deans, WEI staff, Counseling, Dual Credit staff, and other stakeholders to collaborate and coordinate project efforts Show less



Chicago State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Women Basketball Coach

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020