James Orr
Academic Advisor at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Academic Advisor
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Mar 2023 - Present
• Advises students on academic/career goals, degree requirements, and possible career paths. • Performs degree audits on course history and ensure student is on target with graduation. • Explains placement scores, evaluates transcripts, & assists students with course selection.• Interprets and explains Malcolm X college, & district policies and procedures. • Refers students to appropriate campus resources as needed (Wellness Center, Tutoring). • Maintains student records; documents student information and updates in PeopleSoft. Show less
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Academic Support Specialist-(Office of Instruction)
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Jun 2021 - Mar 2023
•Supported and Coordinated efforts in support of tutoring services district wide). •Created instructional videos on basic computer skills, & navigating CCC resources. (I.E. Conducted professional development trainings, resource compilation etc.)• Managed content in Learning Management System (Brightspace).• Used Navigate and CS9 database to connect students with available tutors. • Created weekly reports to identify trends within the department and CCC student’s needs.
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The Community Solution Education System
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Admissions Record Specialist
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
• Processed new student applications and entered student data into CRM database. • Monitored team inbox’s and provided support for all inquiries and requests for this area. • Sort, scan, file incoming transcripts/mail, and accurately input data into the database. • Monitored /and supported transcript vendor system: downloading transcripts. • Audited database for accuracy of records, ref. guidelines for multiple affiliates. • Processed admission documents, image documents and logging them into Image Now. Show less
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Metropolitan Family Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Case Manager II.
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May 2016 - Sep 2019
• Investigated claims of abuse against clients with developmental disabilities.• Managed a caseload of 50-100 open cases, and cases up for redetermination.• Connected clients with community resources, & support services to eliminate abuse. • Interviewed school personnel, medical staff, banks, and witnesses involved in the case.• Reviewed medical, financial statements, and school reports to substantiate abuse claims. • Petitioned the courts for guardianship and revocation of guardianship. Show less
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Academic Coach (Upward Bound/TRIO-WIOA )
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May 2014 - May 2016
• Presented job and college readiness trainings to program participants. • Explained college admissions, & assisted with college applications and FAFSA. • Organized student workshops concerning Financial Aid, and College Admissions. • Coordinated the agency annual college tour for Upward Bound/WIOA students. • Administer TABE testing to clients to determine Math/English proficiencies.• Supervised, trained and developed student interns and workforce clients. Show less
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DeVry University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Admissions Advisor
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May 2013 - May 2014
• Recruited prospective students via phone, email, and in person for admissions. • Recorded students interaction in constituent relationship management (CRM) system. • Reviewed admissions materials and made admissions decision using evaluation rubrics. • Assisted students with questions about Financial Aid and FAFSA form, documents etc. • Participated in new student orientation, Open house, and other admissions related events. • Provided academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, & certificates. • Walked students through the entre admission process until successfully registered. Show less
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Education
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Governors State University
M.A. Political Science, Political Science and Government