Experience

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

• Vice President of Enrollment and Retention

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Provide leadership, direction, supervision, evaluation, and administer a comprehensive range of programs and services for Disability Services, Enrollment, International Affairs, Marketing, Registrar, Student Activities and Student Life. Supervise all matters relating to enrollment, retention and student services. Establish priorities and plans for department development. Develop, oversee and adherence to department budgets and resources. Oversee staff in areas of responsibility including performance management, discipline, recruitment and retention, and professional development activities. Show less

• Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Retention

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  Provided leadership, direction, supervision, evaluation, and administer a comprehensive range of programs and services for Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Disability Services, Learning Communities, International Affairs, and Tutoring Center. Developed, implemented, and coordinated campus wide programs designed to support student academic success and improve retention and graduation rates. Developed and implemented early alert & intervention systems to identify students experiencing academic difficulty to reduce the numbers of students placed on academic probation and/or dismissal. Developed and supported student retention activities for low performing students. Developed and managed the budgets and resources. Managed recruitment, training, supervision, professional development, and evaluation of 6 division staff. Co-directed, coordinated and evaluated 2 grants: Lilly ($999,999) and METAS ($350,000). Show less

• Interim Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Provided leadership, direction, supervision, evaluation and administered a comprehensive range of programs and services for Athletics, Academic Advising, Campus Ministry, Disability Services, Student Activities, and Veteran Services. Managed development and submission of internal and external reports. Developed and managed the budgets and resources. Managed recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of 7 division staff. Managed student discipline. Set and enforced administrative policies for students. Show less

• Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2012

  Assisted the Vice President of Academic Affairs with overseeing the university’s academic programs and academic support functions. Co-designed and implemented an academic plan for the future of the college, including technology, accreditation and assessment plans and processes. Collaborated with Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding student grievance process. Assisted with development and implementation of academic strategic planning. Addressed student academic concerns. Acted as the Vice President of Academic Affairs liaison. Show less

• Director of Academic Support Services

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2011

  Established programs, activities and services for at-risk students which included, Learning Strategies I and II courses, tutoring and mentoring. Supervised the performance of 3 program staff members and 3 student workers. Prepared and submitted monthly and semiannual program reports. Monitored and supervised progress of the program performance for two grants: Lumina ($84,300) and Lilly ($375,514). Created and tracked over 300 individual student success plans. Co-develop and implemented the GENL 100 College Survival orientation course and Learning Communities. Established Disability Services for one-person office. Show less



Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2005

  Planned, implemented, developed and evaluated a broad range of programs for youth ages 7-18. Established programs, activities and services in the areas of Character and Leadership, Education and Career, Health and Life Skills, Art and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Supervised the performance of 3 program staff. Monitored and evaluated the progress of the program performance. Managed program budgets and controlled expenses. Developed partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations. Prepared and submitted quarterly and monthly program grant reports. Show less



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Student Support Services

  • Sep 2002 - Apr 2004

  Planned, implemented, and evaluated programs designed to retain 130 students from disadvantaged backgrounds and students with disabilities. Hired, trained and supervised a team of 1 paraprofessional and 2 professional staff members. Administered a program budget of $800,000 for a 4-year grant ($200,000 per year). Served as a liaison to college units, community agencies, and the federal government. Developed and administered programs and services for comprehensive student development. Assessed student needs and managed and evaluated student development programs. Monitored and evaluated the progress of the project performance objectives. Prepared and submitted Department of Education Performance and other program reports. Show less