Louise Higgins

Academic Administration and Student Affairs Manager at Technology University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Ireland, IE

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Experience

    • Ireland
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Academic Administration and Student Affairs Manager
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      · Management of University Registry with responsibility for the following functions: admissions, examinations, fees and grants, registration, student enquiry, and student records.· Management of student undergraduate and postgraduate admissions in compliance with CAO and university requirements and regulations, including non-standard entry. · Operation of necessary arrangements for the conducting of examinations.· Supervision of necessary arrangements for conferring of awards.· Oversee annual student registration and maintenance of student records. · Operation of fee collection and student grants.· Implementation of effective management information systems and co-ordinate the preparation of a variety of reports including Higher Education Authority statistical returns and operational functions.· Lead the development and implementation of University policy and procedure regarding admissions, examinations and fees. · Design and promote change initiatives and effective service delivery including leadership and development of staff and strategic development of functions. · Participate in and contribute to sub-committees of Academic Council relevant to the management and operation of admissions, examinations, fees and student experience. Show less

    • Admissions Officer
      • Dec 2020 - Present

      · CAO Correspondent with responsibility for all interactions with CAO and management of all aspects of undergraduate student admission.· Operation of CAO offer rounds including resolution of intake considerations with Deans of Faculty and Heads of Department. · Contribution to reporting on forecasting of student numbers and academic planning. · Organisation of postgraduate and advanced entry admission. · Responsibility for all non-standard applications for admission.· Identification and response to key issues and trends in admissions, nationally and internationally.· Provision of advice on admissions requirements during academic programme development.· Representation of the Institute on the National Admissions Officers Association.· Contribution to Institute policy with regard to admissions and provision of guidance to colleagues.· Co-ordination of necessary arrangements in relation to the conferring of awards. Show less

    • Examinations Officer
      • May 2018 - Dec 2020

      · Planning, organisation and operation of the examinations function within the Institute.· Contribution to the development and implementation of regulations, policies and procedures.· Communication of relevant information to key stakeholders via website and electronic and printed material.· Production of examination statistics for each examination session and compilation of reports on examinations as required by executive management.· Administration of exam review and appeal procedure and broadsheet amendments.· Management of requests for Transcripts, Educational Verification, and Parchments. Show less

    • Australia
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Claims Consultant
      • Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

    • Vietnam
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Studies
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

      · Year Head for grade 8-12 with responsibility for Cambridge International Examinations and Global Assessment Certificate (AES).· Pastoral care of grade 8-12 students.· Liaison with University admissions teams to organise careers fairs and facilitate visiting universities to meet final year students. · Responsibility for administrative and budget decisions for science labs.· Responsibility for entrance testing of prospective students.· Implementation of effective systems for managing staff, data collection, reporting and physical resources.· Provision of curriculum leadership to achieve quality outcomes for students.· Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills in sustaining and developing relationships with key stakeholders including parents, corporate office staff members and third-party exam boards. Show less

    • High School Science Teacher
      • Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

      − Demonstrate teaching competence in IGCSE Science and Math, and A Level Biology− Coordinator of science department− Observe colleagues and offer constructive criticism for best practices− Create and manage systems for tracking large amounts of student data

    • Vietnam
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Science Teacher
      • Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

      − Demonstrate teaching competence in grades 7/8 Science (Queensland Curriculum) − Demonstrate teaching competence in grades 7/8 Science (Queensland Curriculum)

    • United Kingdom
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dublin City Manager
      • May 2010 - Apr 2011

      − Over see all aspects of the running of a tour business; − Work under pressure to strict deadlines and guideline; − Ensure brand standards were maintained; − Liaise with business partners; − Train, monitor and maintain a body of guides. − Over see all aspects of the running of a tour business; − Work under pressure to strict deadlines and guideline; − Ensure brand standards were maintained; − Liaise with business partners; − Train, monitor and maintain a body of guides.

Education

  • University of Nottingham
    MA in Educational Leadership and Management, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2015 - 2018
  • Trinity College Dublin
    Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Science Education
    2009 - 2010
  • Trinity College Dublin
    B.A. in Natural Science, Biochemistry and Immunology
    2005 - 2009

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