Retention Specialist & Academic Advisor/Lecturer

• May 2021 - Present

Responsible for implementing institutional campaigns to enhance student retention, and degree progression and completion. Orients and encourages advisees toward student success behaviors, and utilizes a case management approach to carry out holistic academic counseling activities for incoming and assigned students. This includes; career and educational planning, monitoring and tracking of student academic progress, and guides students to enhance academic success, mental and physical health… Show more Responsible for implementing institutional campaigns to enhance student retention, and degree progression and completion. Orients and encourages advisees toward student success behaviors, and utilizes a case management approach to carry out holistic academic counseling activities for incoming and assigned students. This includes; career and educational planning, monitoring and tracking of student academic progress, and guides students to enhance academic success, mental and physical health, financial literacy, and social engagement at Morehead State University. Implements student success campaigns as directed by the supervisor for student retention, progression toward degree, and degree completion. Works to improve the retention/completion of at-risk populations. Serves as the direct contact for students during campaigns and keeps detailed documentation regarding interactions and guidance provided to them. Teaches student success-oriented workshops and University courses, including First Year Seminar

Academic Specialist

• Aug 2018 - May 2021

Administrative Assistant

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

Administrative Assistant to Pre-Award Director Research & Sponsored Programs

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2016

Academic Departmental Specialist

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

Human Resources Assistant

• Nov 2006 - Sep 2010

Payroll Assistant

• Jun 2006 - Nov 2006

Member, Board of Directors

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2013