Experience

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

  • Oct 2019 - Present

• Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  -Manages Slate database for prospect, inquiry and applicant data-Oversees Admissions Operations for The Heller School-Provides Slate training for the admissions team and faculty admission committees -Collaborates with campus partners to implement policies and best practices-Serves as a liaison to the International Students and Scholars Office to ensure efficient processing of international student visa documents for incoming Heller students-Manages the admissions process for the International Sustainable Development Master's Program -Hosts campus visit days, informational webinars, and Open House events-Participates in recruitment travel and yield events for all Heller programs -Serves on a voluntary Heller committee for Staff Engagement

• Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

  -Manages Slate database for prospect, inquiry and applicant data-Oversees Admissions Operations for The Heller School-Provides Slate training for the admissions team and faculty admission committees -Collaborates with campus partners to implement policies and best practices-Serves as a liaison to the International Students and Scholars Office to ensure efficient processing of international student visa documents for incoming Heller students-Manages the admissions process for the International Sustainable Development Master's Program -Hosts campus visit days, informational webinars, and Open House events-Participates in recruitment travel and yield events for all Heller programs -Serves on a voluntary Heller committee for Staff Engagement



Brandeis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Coordinator - International Students and Scholars Office

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  -Provides triage support for office staff and fields questions of international students and scholars -Functions as a Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer for the SEVIS database-Supervises and provides training for ISSO Student Ambassadors -Coordinates the ISSO Host Programs: the International Undergraduate Student Open Doors Host Program and the Thanksgiving Host Program; including advertising, facilitating host-student matches, and coordinating event programming -Maintains daily office operations, including reading/maintenance of the ISSO office e-mail account-Maintains office staff calendars and coordinates appointments and meetings-Oversees planning for office events and programs, makes travel/conference arrangements for staff -Coordinates the distribution of ISSO News, the office weekly e-publication-Maintains ISSO operating budget-Manages time reporting of ISSO staff and Student Ambassadors-Monitors office supplies and oversees services



EC English Language Centres

• Malta
• Travel Arrangements
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Designated School Official / University Partnerships Counselor

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  -Process all initial F-1 applications and I-20s to EC city centers and on-campus centers -Process all conditional acceptance applicants to our partner universities-Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for our EC city center DSOs-Remotely train new DSO hires-Manage and lead EC’s monthly DSO call for all US centers-Track student numbers and progression from EC centers to partner universities

• International Student Advisor / Designated School Official

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

  -Process initial I-20s for incoming students and their dependents-Manage SEVIS with student registrations, transfers, change of status, deferrals, reinstatements, alerts-Process I-901s, I-515As, and I-94s-Advise EC’s Central Admissions Team on all aspects of US immigration and related school policies-Keep up-to-date on visa requirements and administration-Upkeep EC’s student database, Konnect, including new bookings, extensions, session breaks, invoices, and finances-Ensure all student files are up-to-date and accurate, including departed student files, following ACCET’s guidelines-Participate in EC USA’s monthly DSO conference calls -Lead, manage, and train student interns-Coordinate with team to ensure everything is ready for Monday New Student intake and Orientation-Closely monitor student attendance and advise students on maintaining active F-1 student status-Advise scholarship students on university partnerships-Issue attendance warnings and follow up with students in danger of termination

• Student Services Counselor / Designated School Official

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  - Act as back-up DSO (Designated School Official) and advise students on transferring, attendance, and visa requirements. - Coordinate student programming including the Conversation Partner Program, Student Ambassador Program, and Volunteer Partnerships.- Research and develop the Center’s activity calendar and program.- Train, communicate, and advise teachers on how to lead student activities. - Coordinate Center-wide holiday celebrations and student birthdays.- Responsible for Center’s Facebook account and Blog posting. Manage, write, and promote the accounts. - Coordinate student arrivals and first day proceedings at the Center, including Orientation. - Process student extensions, session breaks, and course changes in Konnect and SEVIS.- Assist students in choosing a university partnership. - Act as point of contact for all student welfare.- Act as the primary contact for direct walk-in inquiries.- Assist students with inquiries/advice, requests and complaints.- Lead Focus Groups geared toward the full student experience. - Assist in the student evaluation process including follow-up processes and surveys.- Form part of the 24/7 emergency phone line rotation.- Manage day to day front desk functions.

• ESL Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  - Organize ESL lesson plans targeted towards the needs and goals of all students- Instruct group lessons to adult students from beginner to advanced levels of English- Facilitate learning through the use of varied media, conversation, reading materials, pair work, role-playing, presentations, expressing opinions, debating, writing, and exam preparation - Organize and chaperon events and trips for international students - Advise international students with general inquiries - Continue professional training through school-funded seminars and tutorials



Gymnazium Pisnicka

• Head English Conversational Teacher

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  - Organized ESL lesson plans targeted towards the needs and goals of all students- Responsible for 200 students in increments of 15 at a time- Instructed group lessons to students ages 13-20 from beginner to advanced levels of English- Facilitated learning through the use of varied media, conversation, reading materials, pair work, role-playing, presentations, expressing opinions, debating, writing, and exam preparation - Advised and assisted the English Department with curriculum, planning, substitution, and general English inquiries - Acted as an English liaison between the school and community- Appointed by the Headmaster to judge on the highly selective school-wide and city-wide English Competition panel- Collaborated with other organizations for off-campus learning and activities - Promoted and marketed educational and service opportunities for students