Jessica Montenegro, M.Ed.
Coordinator, Community and Belonging at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator, Community and Belonging
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Dec 2022 - Present
Primary Responsibilities: • Supervised student employees and served as the primary advisor to the Islander Cultural Alliance. • Advised and supported multicultural student organizations and multicultural fraternities/sororities. • Recruits, trains, and retains officers and members of the Islander Cultural Alliance. • Helped develop, plan, and implement the delivery of diverse celebrations, activities, events, and educational student programs. • Examined and verified correct execution of university policies and procedures relating to student organizations, risk management, fiscal office requirements, and event policies. • Assisted with the administration of contracts, program evaluation, and the setting of goals and budgets. • Participated in university councils, committees and working groups. Show less
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director
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Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
Primary Responsibilities:• Supervised programmatic staff, student employees, and served as advisor/mentor to involved TAMUK students.• Reviewed university policies and procedures relating to student organizations, risk management, fiscal office requirements, and event policies and ensure proper implementation.• Provided support and guidance on strategic planning to program coordinators to ensure effectiveness, cohesiveness, and growth.• Assisted with the budgets, goals, policies, contract administration, and assessment of programs.• Developed student programming (i.e., Student Organization Leadership Conference, Student Organization Fair, Leadership Month, Dance Marathon, Heritage Kickoffs, Trunk or Treat, Javelina Camp, non-traditional programs, and new initiatives, Javelina Camp extended orientation). Show less
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Leadership Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
Primary Responsibilities: • Coordinate annual events for students and students’ organizations such as the student organization fair, student organization leadership conference, leadership month, trunk or treat.• Coordinates annual registration process and procedures for new and existing organizations.• Serve as the primary advisor for students’ organizations.• Manage Student Organization Forum Committee and oversaw the award and management of SOFC Funding for student organizations.• Review university policies and procedures relating to student organizations, risk management, fiscal office requirements, event policies.• Develop and planned student organization advisor annual training.• Oversee and advised Javelina Camp extended orientation.• Advise Javelina Camp executive board directly.• Develop training for Javelina Camp pack leaders. Show less
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
Primary Responsibilities: • Advise and support all Greek letter organizations associated with Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council (NPC) and Order of Omega• Evaluate and oversee TAMUK Greek Life System in growth and expansion• Review university policies and procedures relating to fraternity & sorority life• Oversee all Greek events including philanthropic events, community-wide service programming, and leadership development programs• Directly oversee all council events, risk management, recruitment initiatives, student accountability efforts, and campus partnerships• Create and implement leadership development opportunities for the Greek community • Manage fraternity & sorority life budget and allocations• Oversee Dance Marathon programming, logistics, finance, and promotion• Prepare and coordinate reports, records and strategic assessment initiatives• Implement COVID-19 safety event measures and protocol Other Responsibilities:• Responsible for updating fraternity and sorority life websites• Manage student organization correspondence via Collegiate Link• Oversee and coordinate Miss TAMUK Scholarship Pageant• Oversee and coordinate Javelina Camp, in conjunction with Director of Student Activities• Assist with annual Leadership Conference Show less
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Graduate Assistant
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May 2017 - Jan 2018
• Assisted in the structure, planning, and oversight of sorority formal recruitment• Maintained and secured all chapter and fiscal documentation related to the IFC Executive Board, and NPC Executive Board members • Attended all council meetings on a weekly basis• Coordinated workshops related to the professional and educational development of all Greek chapters
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Theta Phi Alpha
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
Analyze the operations of each designated Chapter of the organization. Author precise data to the national organization analyzing the Chapter’s positive performance, weak areas, and overall functions of daily operation. Sustain compliance with all privacy guidelines. Collaborate with the Chapter in designing goals and objectives along with a national strategy. Gain and sustain complete comprehension of all operations and be prepared to execute them as needed. Key Contributions: • Function as the designated representative of the national organization travelling to necessary locations. Gain and maintain knowledge of all Theta Phi Alpha National policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure that they are properly enforced. • Author and present all documentation precisely and in a timely fashion, maintaining weekly communications with the National Vice President. • Regularly attend the Leadership Conference and Theta Phi Alpha’s National Convention and assist in mentoring training of new LCs. • Also attend any symposiums or workshops related to the professional development within Theta Phi Alpha and as a representative of the National Panhellenic Conference. Show less
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Marc Cisneros Center for Young Children
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Corpus Christi, Texas Area
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Teachers Aide
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Managed the protection and well-being of children, ages three month to five years, enrolled at the location, ensuring that the facility remains clean, straightened up, and safe at all times both inside and on the play area. Coordinated social and educational functions for pupils as necessary. Maintained an upbeat, encouraging attitude constantly being a positive influence on pupils. Key Contributions: • Provided excellent customer service to parents by greeting all of them and responding to and resolving any arising issues. • Performed administrative duties including answering telephones, creating copies, and filing documents. Show less
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Education
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Master of Education - MEd, Adult Education -
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Sciences and Disorders, General -
South Texas College
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The University of Texas-Pan American