Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2013 - Present

Academic Advisor / Coordinator of Student Life

• Jul 2012 - Mar 2015

• Provide academic advisement during college tenure and career advisement for post-graduation options.• Evaluate student records to determine if graduation requirements are met.• Liaison to various constituents dealing with graduation and commencement, including the registrar, financial services, contracted companies, the Commencement Planning Committee, and students.• Offer counseling, advising, and intervention to students with emotional, social, and academic concerns, ensuring strict confidentiality. Make referrals to necessary offices and outside organizations.• Responsible for the development and implementation of programs, workshops, and alternative educational outreach methods that enhance student life including student health and wellness, cultural diversity, and life skills.• Support career services, the international student program, and institutional advancement on implementing events and creating training materials.• Facilitate both undergraduate and graduate orientation, providing staff training in all operations.• Oversee all undergraduate and graduate student organizations including academic honor societies.• Develop new student organizations based on student needs.• Perform any, as needed, operations including nights and weekends when required. Show less

Director of Housing & Residence Life

• Jul 2009 - Nov 2011

• Created a department 5 year strategic plan. • Coordinated all contracts with outside vendors, mass mailings, application process, and housing placements.• Created and updated a weekly housing occupancy report and a Quarterly report on the status of housing, residential initiatives and programs for the executive board and trustees. • Analyzed housing trends to create enrollment / retention reports and develop initiatives based on the data. Member of the college wide enrollment and retention committees.• Coordinated large group summer conferencing. Show less

Director of Residence Life

• Jul 2007 - Oct 2009

• Managed the communication strategy for the Office of Residence Life, including communication with incoming and current students, updating website content, and creating all promotional material in conjunction with the institutional advancement office. • Facilitated the marketing, interview process and hiring of all department employees. • Prepared and managed department budgets.• Provided 24 hour crisis management coverage, and oversaw all event planning.• Established an effective on-going relationship with the facilities services, and security staff for prompt and appropriate response to student issues and building management.• Worked collaboratively with other departments including financial services, admissions, alumni affairs, institutional advancement, high school programs, and student organizations to promote academic & personal development.• Conducted all levels of student conduct hearings.• Reported to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and responded to inquiries or issues on his behalf as needed. Show less

Resident Director

• 2004 - 2006

• Oversaw the daily operations of Onondaga Hall consisting of 250 residents. • Wrote grants to financially support proposals for the Alcohol & Other Drugs Office. • Co-coordinated the summer Educational Opportunity Program. • Oversaw the learning community in the College in the Woods community. • Served in the capacity of the Assistant Director as needed. • Oversaw the daily operations of Onondaga Hall consisting of 250 residents. • Wrote grants to financially support proposals for the Alcohol & Other Drugs Office. • Co-coordinated the summer Educational Opportunity Program. • Oversaw the learning community in the College in the Woods community. • Served in the capacity of the Assistant Director as needed.

Area Coordinator

• 2002 - 2004

• Oversaw the daily operations of the Cascade and Susanne Homes Complexes consisting of 10 halls with the capacity of 600-700 residents and 3 themed houses. • Advised the University Judicial Hearing Student Conduct Board. • Advised the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). • Facilitated the living learning initiative and the faculty partnership program. Created a residence hall tutoring center. • Madrone Street Project Committee member, new campus construction department liaison. • Assisted with the publication of the “Hall Monitor”, a quarterly newsletter of the Residential Life Office highlighting important issues in the residence halls. • Liaison for food services. Show less

Resident Director

• 2001 - 2002

Residence LIfe

• 1998 - 2000