Assistant Director of Instructional Support for Perkins

• Jan 2021 - Present

Lead Academic Advisor and Instructional Liaison

• May 2018 - Jan 2021

As the lead academic advisor for STEM and Applied Sciences, I supervised two full-time employees and two part-time employees. I served as the liaison between the Advising & Testing office and the Math & English Division. As liaison, I communicated closely with faculty and administrators on policy and curriculum changes. As an academic advisor, I helped guide student to success with their academics with the end goal of degree completion.

Academic Advisor III, College of Architecture

• Jul 2011 - May 2018

Lead academic advisor for the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design (CoAD). This position allowed me to work with students from admission all the way through graduation. More specifically, my duties included assisting with undergraduate admissions, advising all undergraduate majors within our college, contributing to enrollment management, graduation certifications, and curriculum interpretation. I supervised the Records Assistant and College Work Study student employees. I served as the primary coordinator of orientation for the CoAD, served as the CoAD representative in university commencement coordination, served on the Undergraduate Advising Coordinators committee, acted as a co-chair of the Advising Training and Development committee, and several other committees on campus. I also assisted in the planning and implementation of the first advising conference at the University of Houston. Show less

Academic Advisor, University Advising Center

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

Conducted individual advising appointments and made appropriate referrals for academic progression toward graduation, academic recovery, schedule building, time management, and various academic success skills including study strategies, note-taking skills, and test-taking skills. The student population included deciding and pre-major students in their first 60 hours at the University of Kansas. Other duties included participation in New Student Orientation, first-year experience programs, and a variety of other University committee work. Show less

Graduate Intern, University Career Center

• Aug 2008 - May 2009

Advised individual students and alumni for career-related needs, including mock interviews, résumé reviews, and job searching skills.Aided in the coordination of career fairs and etiquette dinners by organizing materials, planning seating and table arrangements, handling registrations, budgeting meal options, and scheduling room reservations. Interpreted and communicated results for interest inventories for career and academic major exploration.

Scholarship Hall Director, Department of Student Housing

• Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

Managed Rieger Scholarship Hall housing 50 female residents between the ages of 17-23. Oversaw an $80,000 annual budget for resident meals. Conducted student success advisory meetings with freshman residents to assist with transition issues, academic struggles, and connections with the KU community. Assisted in the colonization of Krehbiel Scholarship Hall by selecting founding fathers for the newest scholarship hall housing 50 male residents.Managed the Crawford Community Center by conducting the hiring and training process for new student employees, and managing pay-roll system for bi-weekly pay periods. Show less

Admissions Intern

• May 2007 - Jul 2007

I assisted the full-time Admissions staff with prospective student visits, transcript evaluations, and data entry.

Supervisor of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center

• Aug 2004 - May 2007

I served as a supervisor to the student staff and served as a resource to customers and prospective customers of the facility. I monitored the safety and cleanliness of the facility, and ensured all daily duties were completed.