Cheryl Jefferies
University Program Specialist/Liaison at Winston-Salem State University- Claim this Profile
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Smart Teams (Blinkist Summary)
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Experience
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Winston-Salem State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University Program Specialist/Liaison
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Jun 2023 - Present
Office of Internal Audit
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Post Award/Sponsored Programs
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May 2021 - May 2023
•Provided leadership, information, and technical assistance to faculty and staff in obtaining external funds to engage in scholarly activities (research, public service, instruction, etc.) •Developed and maintained productive collaborative work relationships by assessing and responding to client needs.•Interpreted and applied program policies and practices and provided consultation, counseling, program/project administration, and conducted information research and analysis.•Provided centralized grant management, Post-Award services to Primary Investigators and assisted in making the grant infrastructure at Winston-Salem State University more efficient by increasing the number of awards managed by the university.•Assisted Primary Investigators with Subrecipient Forms, prepared state and federal contracts, and provided monthly grants management assistance to Primary Investigators concerning spend-down plans.•Provided training and project orientation to Primary Investigators, Post Awards close-out tasks, maintained reports, project tracking and project management. •Provided grants management services to optimize the grant administration process by uploading award files to the eRA, and uploads to RAMSeS and CAYUSE.•Coordinated Post-Award tasks between multiple offices – Human Resources, Purchasing, Student Accounts, Disbursement Services, Office of Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Contracts and Grants by ensuring compliance with grant regulations as necessary.•Understanding the relationships and interrelationships of all the issues across organizational boundaries relative to Sponsored Programs and shared knowledge and critical thinking processes to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes in grant management. Show less
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University Program Specialist - Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction
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Dec 2014 - May 2021
•Program/project administration, consultations, and counseling for faculty, staff, and students.•Spearheaded and coordinated departmental email account and composed information and emails to faculty, staff, and other constituents.•Quality Matters Coordinator for faculty teaching and learning.•Business Services/Budget/Financial Manager for the departmental budgets, monthly P Card/T Card reconciliation.•Coordinated fiscal distribution of the USH Mellon Grant for faculty, facilitators, and consultants and collaborated with the WSSU Foundation for fiscal distributions and grant expenditure reporting.•Coordinated the Teaching and Learning Professional Development Grants for faculty and CITI Instructional Designers.•Managed program and statistical data for best practices and program reporting.•Supervised and mentored Student Office Assistants.•Coordinated faculty training and workshops including Canvas, Faculty Development Workshops, Online Course Development Project, Online Teaching Institute, Hybrid Bootcamp Instruction, New Faculty Symposium, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SLO Committee Meetings and Forums.•Served on Digital Literacy Committee and provided technical support to faculty, staff, students and troubleshoot issues or requests for Canvas and laptop use for teaching and learning.•Web support and served as Super User for the department website and 25 Live calendaring for faculty training/workshop events publishing to WSSU’s faculty/staff calendar.•Submitted tickets for technical issues and used problem-solving skills in resolving complicated issues.•Coordinated faculty events in collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs: New Faculty Orientation, Faculty Awards, Faculty Development Week, and Digital Measures.•Provided Liaison Assistant support for the Gardner Institute initiative through the Provost Office. Show less
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FYE First Year Experience Instructor - University College of Lifelong Learning
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
•Provided instruction to First-Year Freshmen through the First Year Experience.•Attended training and used (LMS) Canvas for student grades and assignments.•Delivered instructional methods for students and mentored students.•Graded students' assignments using Canvas and used EAB for student alerts.• Effectively communicated with students one-on-one, email and student conferences.
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University Program Associate
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
•Office and project management for Office of Faculty Affairs Administrators. •Provided support to faculty, staff, students, visitors, and other constituencies for services needed.•Maintained faculty records, offered technical assistance and supervised Student Office Assistants
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Administrative Assistant III/Instructional Services
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Jan 2013 - Nov 2014
•Supported four Program Managers and six Instructional Coaches. •Provided project management and reports for the Executive Technology Director.•Processed payroll and prepared Purchase Orders for the department.•Coordinated educational materials needed for school district Curriculum Coordinators.•Coordinated the Character Education Program and Yearly Character Education Awards for students.•Coordinated training needs, prepared daily reports and provided project management.•Managed four departmental budgets and maintained the Active Directory for Central Office.•Installed software updates and provided help desk assistance.•Coordinated District Technology Facilitators’ meetings and training. Show less
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CYC Supervisor/Instructor
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
•Provided basic computer skills to adult students and coordinated end-of-program celebrations.•Recruited students and volunteers and designed training curriculum.•Used LMS (Learning Management System) for maintaining class rosters, schedules attendance, and reports •Trained and supervised instructors and volunteers.•Classroom site visits for instructor observations and meetings with school staff.•Prepared payroll for program instructors.•Administered program surveys and program evaluations. •Collaborated with the district principals, parent liaisons, technology facilitators, and community partners. Show less
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant/Instructional Technology
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
•Provided program support for Director, Instructional Technology, District Instructional Technologists, and technology staff. •Maintained Central Office School Wires (Active Directory), installed software updates and provided help desk assistance. •Coordinated District Technology Facilitators’ meetings and training. •Provided project management for the Executive Technology Director. •Provided program support for Director, Instructional Technology, District Instructional Technologists, and technology staff. •Maintained Central Office School Wires (Active Directory), installed software updates and provided help desk assistance. •Coordinated District Technology Facilitators’ meetings and training. •Provided project management for the Executive Technology Director.
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Forsyth Technical Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor Basic Skills and Developmental Studies
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
•Basic Skills Facilitator: Developmental English and Reading classes. •Constructed, administered, graded exams, and reported results of tests and exams. •Created syllabus, lesson plans and provided supplemental online instruction. •Mentored, advised students, and prepared students for curriculum classes. •Managed student records, attendance, grade reports, and progress records. •Basic Skills Facilitator: Developmental English and Reading classes. •Constructed, administered, graded exams, and reported results of tests and exams. •Created syllabus, lesson plans and provided supplemental online instruction. •Mentored, advised students, and prepared students for curriculum classes. •Managed student records, attendance, grade reports, and progress records.
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Davidson County Community College
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Thomasville, North Carolina
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WIA Youth Program Coordinator
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Jul 2006 - Jun 2010
•Coordinated, designed, and developed educational and leadership activities for at-risk youth. •Student recruitment at community events, planned college campus tours and cultural events. •Maintained student records and attendance, prepared daily lesson plans, and processed paperwork. •Administered Pre and Post TABE Assessments and Career Readiness Certificate Assessments. •Facilitated ABE, GED, AHS, Career Scope, Win Way (Resume Writing), and Life Skills classes for youth. •Facilitated Workplace Basic Skills, HRD, and Career Readiness classes for women and men inmates. •Managed WIA caseloads and identified/connected students with short-term curriculum certificate and diploma programs. •Representative Job Link Center for customer resources: job search, resume writing, and workshops. •Mentored new instructors, supervised work-study students, and processed timesheets for payroll. Show less
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Education Teacher
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Nov 1998 - Aug 2001
•Taught business education classes for alternative high school students - keyboarding, computer applications, record keeping, office procedures, business law, and business communication. •Effectively managed the classroom, created lesson plans, and utilized various curriculum resources for instruction. •Maintained student attendance, student records, prepared progress reports, communicated with parents and school counselors on student progress. •Participated in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. •Mentored and advised female student group and served as Technology Chairperson. Show less
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American Express
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Personnel/Employee Relations Coordinator
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Sep 1986 - May 1996
•Support services to the Employee Relations Managers, Employee Relations Group clients. •Liaison between Employee Relations Group and HR Circles and assisted with special projects. •Answered and referred inquiries regarding policies and procedures, voicemail administration, case research, data collection/analysis, and support to clients and the Leadership Team. •Managed and tracked Employee Relations cases related to EEOC charges and severance. •Processed severance cases including out-placement services, and follow-up on unemployment claims. •Researched, compiled, and prepared statistical reports. •Prepared severance packages for terminated employees, and maintained severance Database. •Severance Database team support and received the Chairman’s Group Award for cost saving. •Manned employee severance hotline, and consulted the companies' attorney regarding severance issues and procedures. Show less
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Education
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1991 - 1994
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Master's degree, Adult Education -
1988 - 1989
Shaw University
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1986 - 1989
Shaw University
Bachelor's degree, Business Management -
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
M.S., Adult Eduction
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