Educational Coordinator

• Apr 2022 - Present

Accreditation Operations Coordinator

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

Graduate Applications Specialist

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2020

• Manage over 1000 admission files and applicant data for 27 graduate programs in Slate, Eullician Colleague, and CAS. • Communicate with applicants about application status, missing application material, and technical issues once admitted. • Prepare blast emails to inquiries and incomplete applications to boost completion rates. • Import, verify, and audit application and admission data into overall university Eullician Colleague. • Prepare admission and provisional admit letters for all graduate programs. • Serve as DSO office and issue I-20s to international graduate students. • Update CRM to improve applicant experience and overall workflow for faculty and admission staff. • Assist with providing enrollment data for all graduate programs to track enrollment target goals. • Coordinate with departments and 3rd party vendors to develop admission workflow for online programs. • Upload official and unofficial application materials to application files. Show less

HNIP Events Manager

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

• Develop a programmatic calendar, including professional development activities, cultural tours, and congressional breakfasts for 100 to 150 interns each session.• Organize a 3 day orientation weekend for 40 to 175 interns 4 times a year. Weekend includes: airport and hotel arrival,• Produce budget estimates and reconciliation reports to adhere to $150,000 yearly event budget.• Oversee vendor relations for third party vendors and venues including sourcing contracts and processing payments.• Prepare communication, print material, and promotional material for interns, internal, and external stakeholders.• Serve as point of contact for interns and external stakeholders for HACU programming.• Coordinate speakers for professional development, orientation, and farewell reception.• Execute day of event logistics and delegate tasks to staff members and volunteers.• Design and order HACU promotional material (i.e. t-shirts and miscellaneous items) for interns and recruitment cycle.• Construct regional recruitment plan for designated U.S. region and local assignments to build awareness and increase applications. Show less

HNIP Program Assistant

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

• Processed student internship applications and perform quality control on applicant pool.• Responded to applicants’ inquires regarding internship program and troubleshoot issues with application process.• Post federal agency’s internship application request to job queue for selection.

Temporary Office Assistant

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

Provided support to Director of Administration at a Public Health non-profit. Provided support to Director of Administration at a Public Health non-profit.

Temporary Human Services Counselor - Refugee Services Office

• Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

- Coordinated within the office for the Portland Jobs Alliance, a multi-agency pilot initiative, that provided case management, education/training and business development to bridge gap between employers and non-traditional job seekers. - Counseled and guided a case load of 40+ clients on employment needs and other barriers/social needs such as housing or issues with City’s General Assistance. - Improved grant outcomes in office by almost tripling the grant’s client case load. - Compiled and prepared quarterly billing and reports according to CDBG/Foundation requirements in order for reimbursement of salary. - Generated job leads and developed relationships with business to discover employer needs and match them to non-traditional job-seekers who fill needs. Show less

Community Engagement Coordinator

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

- Increased traffic of individuals coming to the Job Connection and using drop-in job searching services and resources. - Engaged over 50 non-profits and businesses in Lewiston/Auburn area to build strong relationships, promote services and represent the program at various community/professional collaboratives to better service area needs. - Planned and facilitated workshops and open hours for organizations to address various employment barriers of their clients to improve their chances of finding employment. - Recognized and outreached to the large Somali-Bantu Refugee population due to the lack of employment among adults - especially women. Show less

Circulation Desk Assistant

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Assisting patrons ranging from students, professors, and area residents at the largest library on campus. • Multitasking between basic library tasks such as helping patrons, searching for books and completing task lists. • Assisting patrons ranging from students, professors, and area residents at the largest library on campus. • Multitasking between basic library tasks such as helping patrons, searching for books and completing task lists.

Employment Services Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

• Counseled international refugees ages 20-65 in their job search by completing an employment intake, creating a resume, and helping apply for jobs. • Conducting an employment orientation for newly arrived clients to help transition into American workforce. • Researched job websites for specific clients and generated a weekly job list for basic entry-level positions. • Facilitated communication with clients by: phone, one on one meetings, and translators. • Maintained detail records of all interactions with clients through software program Anasazi. • Supported the Employment Case Manager in various tasks throughout the office. Show less