Dr. Tessie S. Bradford

Dean of Student Services at Lamar State College Port Arthur
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Beaumont-Port Arthur Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dean of Student Services
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      The Dean of Student Services is the chief student services officer who reports directly to the President and is responsible for Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Advising, Student Activities, and Campus Security. The Dean of Student Services also coordinates the use of facilities in relation to classes and is responsible for residency certification, certifying enrollment, and other appropriate reporting functions required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Dean of Student Services assumes such other duties and responsibilities assigned by the President. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President for Student Services
      • Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

      Provide administrative leadership for the Division of Student Services, consisting of the departments of Student Activities, Residence Life, Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Development, Religious Life and Enrichment, Office of the Assistant Vice President and Judicial Affairs Provide administrative leadership for the Division of Student Services, consisting of the departments of Student Activities, Residence Life, Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Development, Religious Life and Enrichment, Office of the Assistant Vice President and Judicial Affairs

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
      • 2016 - Aug 2018

      Provides leadership in planning, overseeing, organizing and directing the College’s enrollment management function and student affairs programs and services, in order to achieve the College’s enrollment and student success goals. Provides leadership in planning, overseeing, organizing and directing the College’s enrollment management function and student affairs programs and services, in order to achieve the College’s enrollment and student success goals.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Interim Dean, Student Services
      • 2015 - 2016

      •Provided leadership and direction to Advising & Counseling, Testing & Assessment, Student Life, Child Watch and Student Conduct.•Provided support to administration, faculty and students as needed.•Enforced and makes decisions concerning college policies and procedures.•Helped create a safe campus environment.•Reviewed and addressed student complaints and discipline referrals.•Reviewed and approved course overload requests.•Planned and coordinated special projects.•Supported student retention and completion.•Served as a student advocate. Show less

    • Director, Student Services
      • 2014 - 2016

      •Served as chief student services officer at campus location.•Managed staff and/or resources to provide specific program or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders. •Responsible for the leadership of Student Services including admissions, registration, counseling, advising, assessment, Business Office and tutoring. •Advised students regarding program and course offerings, responding to and resolving student complaints/issues. •Collaborated with the Student Success Leadership to share best practices and ensure policy compliance. •Responsible for all Student Service Appeals and disseminating other Appeals to their respective campuses. Show less

    • Program Coordinator
      • 2013 - 2014

      •Led all aspects of the planning, execution of fall, spring and summer Student Orientation programs.•Managed a marketing and promotion plan for orientation programs.•Collaborated with various academic and college departments to facilitate communication of available resources and to coordinate special projects or programs.•Engaged the campus community in orientation efforts.•Recruited, selected and trained orientation leaders.•Provided analysis and recommendations for future actions and improvements of the program.•Ensured proper assessment and reporting activities of Student Orientation. Show less

    • Adjunct Instructor, Kinesiology
      • 2012 - 2013

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Online Adjunct Instructor
      • 2011 - 2013

      •Introduction to Sport Management - SPT 111. •Gov/Management of Sport Organizations - SPT 201. •Sport Marketing - SPT 208. •Sport, Society & Ethics - SPT 333. •Sport Facilities Management - SPT 401. •Introduction to Sport Management - SPT 111. •Gov/Management of Sport Organizations - SPT 201. •Sport Marketing - SPT 208. •Sport, Society & Ethics - SPT 333. •Sport Facilities Management - SPT 401.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Campus Coordinator
      • 2007 - 2011

      •Oversaw all operations, services and activities of 26 acre branch campus location. Accomplishments: •Reduced operational costs by re-negotiating contracts for services. •Awarded grant to receive videoconferencing equipment for classroom. •Created a positive campus environment through effective communication and collaboration with faculty, staff and students. •Increased traffic on campus and opportunities for students by partnering with external organizations to bring programs to campus. •Negotiated facility upgrade at no cost to University. •Partnered with Economic Development Council to establish business incubator on campus. •Wrote campus operations manual. •Increased enrollment by approximately 40% over a two-year period. Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technology Coordinator/Communications Representative
      • 2005 - 2007

      •Managed computer labs and technology program for local school. •Taught computer classes to all grade levels. •Trained teachers on new software programs. •Served as media representative for school. •Maintained school's website. •Established student performance clubs: chorus, dance and step teams. Accomplishments: •Increased school spirit by establishing chorus, dance and step teams. •Increased morale of employees, students, parents and community through implementing special events (plays, concerts, step shows), award programs for parents, employees and students of the month and establishing school chorus, dance team and step team. •Increased awareness and exposure of school and students by obtaining media (television, radio and newspaper) coverage of achievements and events. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Sports Management Intern/Instructor
      • 2004 - 2005

      •Served as full-time instructor for sports management program. •Advised students and student organization. •Coordinated campus recreation program. •Coordinated community service projects. •Coordinated sports camps and clinics. •Supervised student workers. •Marketed, promoted and performed game management for home competitions. Accomplishments: •Partnered with Special Olympics Maryland to allow students in Facility & Event Management course to coordinate campus and city-wide competitions. •Partnered with Adult Day Center to allow students in Community Recreation course to establish and implement a recreational program. •Coordinated volleyball camp for middle and high school students. •Coordinated alumni volleyball match. •Designed logos and revised program descriptions for Sport Management program. Show less

    • Federal Programs Clerk
      • 2003 - 2004

      •Monitored spending of federal and state funds by running expenditure reports of federal and state programs. •Prepared analysis and memorandums of expenditure reports. Accomplishments: •Designed and distributed monthly newsletters regarding federal and state funding requirements and updates. •Monitored spending of federal and state funds by running expenditure reports of federal and state programs. •Prepared analysis and memorandums of expenditure reports. Accomplishments: •Designed and distributed monthly newsletters regarding federal and state funding requirements and updates.

    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Additional Experience
      • 1998 - 2002

      •Human Resources Technician, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 2001-2002. •Human Resources Intern, ABB Lummus Global, Houston, TX 2001. •Docketing Software Specialist, Howrey, LLP, Houston, TX, 1998-2001. •Human Resources Technician, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 2001-2002. •Human Resources Intern, ABB Lummus Global, Houston, TX 2001. •Docketing Software Specialist, Howrey, LLP, Houston, TX, 1998-2001.

Education

  • Alabama State University
    BS, Computer Science
  • Houston Baptist University
    MS, Human Resource Management
  • United States Sports Academy
    EdD, Sports Management

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