Experience

Voorhees University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Oversee the School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s strategic initiatives, aligning to the university’s long-term planning, including student programs and technology; lead as chief advocate for the school.• Provide senior level administrative direction in the areas of curriculum development, curriculum changes, institutional assessment and improvement, human resources, faculty development, and budget management. • Supervise, monitor, and evaluate Instructors to ensure students receive the highest quality customer service in pursuit of their career goals; successfully guided, motivated, and counseled students in all areas of their academic careers.• Exhibit a high level of integrity and exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and building strong communication channels.• Ensure the school is fiscally sound with the appropriate safeguards in place, managing the budget and contributing to strategic planning initiatives to support funding needs.• Demonstrate success as the ACBSP accreditation facilitator and Director for the Center of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.

• Instructional Site Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Create partnership opportunities for development with community organizations and business partners to support student recruitment to strengthen connections in all communities the university serves. • Proactively develop new partnerships and manage established partnerships on an ongoing basis.• Recruit, direct, and supervise staff and adjunct professors; lead and provide direction in all aspects of administration, serving as the primary contact person and recruiter for the six majors offered at the Summerville site.• Work closely with transfer programs at two-year colleges and established articulation agreements.• Monitor classes to identify any problems or issues that need to be addressed or referred to the central office. • Spearhead, coordinate and manage all marketing and advertising strategies.• Instruct Organizational Management classes for four hours once a week in 4-week intervals per module.• Maintain class syllabus, assignment log, and course material needed to facilitate classes and assist students.• Conducted an initial evaluation of transcripts for prospective students; assisted students through the admission process and advised students through matriculation.



Springfield College

• Sri Lanka
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director, Recruitment and Outreach

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Led the planning, designing, coordination, and implementation of student recruitment initiatives in alignment with enrollment goals; coordinated teams in facilitating on-campus and off-campus recruiting events.• Partnered with the Director of Recruitment and Admissions and the Campus Director to establish annual enrollment goals.• Leveraged relationship development and communication skills to build, maintain, and manage a strong pipeline of prospective students• Utilized software to capture and track prospective student information and to organize follow-up leads.• Compiled prospective student data and provided accurate weekly data reporting to the Site Director. • Established a proven level of knowledge and proficiency in presenting and explaining degrees and programs offered at the campus and school-wide to both prospective students and institutional partners.• Maintained communication with prospective students via telephone, electronic communication, and other forms of correspondence throughout the inquiry process and until enrollment.• Communicated and collaborated with community partners to support recruitment goals; coordinated and conducted open houses and community enrollment events designed to educate students on the financial aid process and support prospective students in their decision-making process.• Collaborated with the Director of Marketing and the Campus Director to maintain and improve marketing efforts, web content, publications, and other promotional efforts in support of student recruitment.• Worked collaboratively with site staff in the execution of new student orientation• Instructed two online classes of 25 students each per semester; maintained class syllabus and class materials.

• Academic Support Assistance Specialist

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Completed academic plans and documentation under the student academic progress process. • Assisted with the development of term course offerings, communicated with faculty, and review syllabi for proper development and adherence to guidelines and format set by the college. • Supported faculty with problem solving and ensured timely posting of courses and syllabi.• Performed administrative actions for the development and implementation of student registration.• Assisted faculty with syllabi development, MOODLE Online, orientation, and ongoing support and guidance for college processes and procedures.• Assisted Resource Specialist on special projects, academic success workshop(s), and successful student luncheon; supported student retention efforts at the campus.



Voorhees College

• United States
• Higher Education

• Site Coordinator, Department of Adult & Continuing Education

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2010

  • Provided leadership and direction in all aspects of administration.• Served as the primary contact person and recruiter for the Organizational Management and Criminal Justice Majors.• Recruited, directed, and supervised staff for the overall operation.• Directly supervised adjunct professors.• Instruct Organizational Management classes for 4 hours once a week for 5 weeks per module.• Maintain a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional material needed to facilitate classes and assist students.• Managed the budget for the site.• Worked closely with transfer programs at two-year colleges and established articulation agreements. • Monitored classes on a regular basis to identify any problems or issues that needed to be addressed or referred to the central office. • Conducted initial evaluation of transcripts for prospective students; assisted students through the admission process; advised students through matriculation.• Coordinated and managed all marketing and advertising strategies.• Recruited, reviewed, and made recommendations for hiring adjunct instructors.



Medical University of South Carolina

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Activities Coordinator, Partners in Wellness Program

  • Apr 1991 - Jan 2002

  • Served in the following roles: Outreach Activities Coordinator, Partners in Wellness Program (May 2001 to January 2002), Student Program Manager, MUSC Office of Diversity (October 1996 to May 2001), and Admissions Coordinator, MUSC Enrollment Services (April 1991 to October 1996) • Served in the following roles: Outreach Activities Coordinator, Partners in Wellness Program (May 2001 to January 2002), Student Program Manager, MUSC Office of Diversity (October 1996 to May 2001), and Admissions Coordinator, MUSC Enrollment Services (April 1991 to October 1996)