Experience

Century College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Academic Advisor

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  • Help lead the implementation of Hobsons/AgileGrad scheduling, note taking, and advisor assignment by creating guides for scheduling, training other staff, and working with the campus Hobson’s Specialist to resolve advising and counseling center issues related to Agile Grad. • Maintain confidentiality of students while dealing with sensitive information obtained through their Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), Integrated Statewide Record System (ISRS), and transcripts. • Assist students in getting the most amount of credits possible by working with faculty on possible petitions and referring students to the credit-for-prior learning representative when necessary. • Guide students on their path forward after placing into developmental reading, writing, and math through assessment advising. • Presented pertinent information to students about SAP, advising, and the Technology and Engineering Pathway at orientation and assisted them in creating a first-semester schedule that fit their educational goals while balancing their work and family lives. • Problem-solved issues for students in a fast-paced manner during Quickstop and while assisting on the phones and with walk-ins at the front desk. • Counseled students on suspension to improve their odds of success upon return and assisted them in finding new ways to achieve their goals in education while also creating with them the necessary documents to return to school. • Advised students on degree completion, major choice, career options, transfer issues and navigating the complicated structures of higher education through appointments. • Streamline, alongside another advisor, the transfer guide system in the Advising Center while also reducing paper use and increasing accuracy and timeliness of transfer information that students received. Show less



Minnesota State - Transfer Pathway Coordinating Team

• MAPE Team Member

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  • Collaborate with individuals representing MAPE, IFO, MSCF, MSCSA, MSUAASF, MSUSA, and administrators from community colleges and Minnesota State on a multi-year plan affecting all 37 state colleges and universities to introduce Associate to Bachelor Degree Transfer Pathways. • Decide upon the 30 Transfer Pathways to be introduced and oversaw their implementation by creating rules and guidelines for the universities, colleges, and the 30 Transfer Pathway teams. • Promote completion of the Transfer Pathways by resolving complicated issues raised by Transfer Pathway Teams and conducting final approval of the pathways. • Proudly represent the perspective and concerns of community college advisors as the sole advisor on the team while also representing the MAPE union as one of 3 MAPE members. Show less



New Student and Family Programs

• Intern - Academic Advisor

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  •Collaborate with First-Year Seminar faculty to act as primary advisor for undecided first-year students.•Advise undecided students on class registration issues, deciding on a major, and transferring institutions, in both one-on-one appointment and walk-in format.•Maintain confidentiality of students while dealing with sensitive information obtained through their Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), Integrated Statewide Record System (ISRS), and transcripts.•Keep detailed notes on student appointments through FileMaker Pro.•Create new activity for use in workshops that is designed to help first-year students improve their time management skills.•Counsel students on academic warning on probation to improve their odds of success in college.•Interact with students through Facebook as the manager of the official Facebook page for the first-year and incoming first-year students. Show less

• Volunteer Orientation Academic Advisor

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  •Helped undecided first-year students create their first ever class schedule while balancing their needs and complicated registration limitations.



Minnesota State University, Mankato

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant - Career Development Center

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

  •Assist students with information gathering and decision-making related to major and career choices. •Coordinate office schedules to maintain sufficient staffing for walk-in appointments, while also working with local business members to bring their expertise to students during walk-in times. •Present detailed information about services offered to groups of 20+ students in a concise and engaging manner. •Develop professional documents and blog materials promoting the use of LinkedIn to increase student use of social media and networking while job searching. •Facilitate student success in job searching through resume and cover letter critiques. •Engage with campus and business community while participating in office sponsored events such as Major Fair, Campus and Community Fair, and Career & Internship Expo. •Counsel students on interview skills through one-on-one practice interviews. •Effectively work with over 300+ students from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional, international, alumni, first-year, and traditional students. •Work with offices, such as LGBT Center, Women’s Center, and Multicultural Center, across campus to bring Career Development Services to diverse population. Show less



Club Z! Tutoring

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Mathematics Tutor

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  •Assessed the core math competencies of four students to target areas of focus and improvement. •Utilized wide range of methods and techniques to ensure that each student was instructed in a manner that was specific to their needs. •Communicated progress and lesson plan to parents to facilitate their understanding of the tutoring process and their child’s individual strengths and areas for growth. •Directly responsible for scheduling sessions, keeping records, and handling any concerns of parents due to the unique nature of being an independent contractor. •Participated in training meetings to further skills and become a more effective tutor. Show less