Jovanna G.
Assistant Director for First Year Experience at Florida Southern College- Claim this Profile
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Solange Gorleku, MBA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jovanna for two years within the Harborside Activities Board. Her strengths shine through her leadership skills to lead our team of 8. She aspires to make sure each of her students are reaching their full potential. She has shown that despite her schedule, she will make time to dedicate extra hours for one of her students. She has an exceptional skill in working with budgets. Jovanna has aided me successfully with a tradition that contained a $20,000 budget as well as the entire organizations budget at that. Overall, I would recommend Jovanna to any department she wishes to apply for. any University would be lucky to have an individual like her on their team. I know our team would not be the same had we not had her skills, guidance, and care for the organization of not just the Harborside Activities Board, but Student Life & Engagement overall at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.
Solange Gorleku, MBA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jovanna for two years within the Harborside Activities Board. Her strengths shine through her leadership skills to lead our team of 8. She aspires to make sure each of her students are reaching their full potential. She has shown that despite her schedule, she will make time to dedicate extra hours for one of her students. She has an exceptional skill in working with budgets. Jovanna has aided me successfully with a tradition that contained a $20,000 budget as well as the entire organizations budget at that. Overall, I would recommend Jovanna to any department she wishes to apply for. any University would be lucky to have an individual like her on their team. I know our team would not be the same had we not had her skills, guidance, and care for the organization of not just the Harborside Activities Board, but Student Life & Engagement overall at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.
Solange Gorleku, MBA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jovanna for two years within the Harborside Activities Board. Her strengths shine through her leadership skills to lead our team of 8. She aspires to make sure each of her students are reaching their full potential. She has shown that despite her schedule, she will make time to dedicate extra hours for one of her students. She has an exceptional skill in working with budgets. Jovanna has aided me successfully with a tradition that contained a $20,000 budget as well as the entire organizations budget at that. Overall, I would recommend Jovanna to any department she wishes to apply for. any University would be lucky to have an individual like her on their team. I know our team would not be the same had we not had her skills, guidance, and care for the organization of not just the Harborside Activities Board, but Student Life & Engagement overall at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.
Solange Gorleku, MBA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jovanna for two years within the Harborside Activities Board. Her strengths shine through her leadership skills to lead our team of 8. She aspires to make sure each of her students are reaching their full potential. She has shown that despite her schedule, she will make time to dedicate extra hours for one of her students. She has an exceptional skill in working with budgets. Jovanna has aided me successfully with a tradition that contained a $20,000 budget as well as the entire organizations budget at that. Overall, I would recommend Jovanna to any department she wishes to apply for. any University would be lucky to have an individual like her on their team. I know our team would not be the same had we not had her skills, guidance, and care for the organization of not just the Harborside Activities Board, but Student Life & Engagement overall at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.
Experience
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Florida Southern College
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant Director for First Year Experience
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Broward College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Coordinator
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May 2021 - Aug 2023
-Empowered economically disadvantaged, first-generation, and academically challenged high school students through collaborative skill-building programs for college success during the academic year and summer. -Collected and organized academic data of participants, including grades, test scores, and college enrollment documentation, to facilitate the timely submission of Annual Performance Reports (APR).
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Student Conduct Investigator
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Mar 2020 - May 2021
-Investigated and resolved alleged Student Code of Conduct violations by conducting interviews, gathering evidence, summarizing investigations, and effectively communicating findings to relevant stakeholders. -Served on the Behavioral Intervention Teams for all campuses. -Provided feedback and counseled on existing and proposed academic policies, protocols, and standards. -Contributed to the development and implementation of new Title IX correspondence and procedures. -Created… Show more -Investigated and resolved alleged Student Code of Conduct violations by conducting interviews, gathering evidence, summarizing investigations, and effectively communicating findings to relevant stakeholders. -Served on the Behavioral Intervention Teams for all campuses. -Provided feedback and counseled on existing and proposed academic policies, protocols, and standards. -Contributed to the development and implementation of new Title IX correspondence and procedures. -Created Maxient training modules for the student conduct committee, enhancing their ability to effectively adjudicate student conduct violations.
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Florida Atlantic University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Residential Education Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
Provided overall residential management of approximately 1,200 residents in apartment-style housing. Supervised 22 employees, fostered community, adjudicated conduct cases, and handled crisis management issues. Main Responsibilities: - Oversaw the implementation of strategies that enable student achievement - Evaluated the academic progress of students in the assigned areas providing in-hall academic-based programming and in-hall tutoring sessions - Managed all roommate and… Show more Provided overall residential management of approximately 1,200 residents in apartment-style housing. Supervised 22 employees, fostered community, adjudicated conduct cases, and handled crisis management issues. Main Responsibilities: - Oversaw the implementation of strategies that enable student achievement - Evaluated the academic progress of students in the assigned areas providing in-hall academic-based programming and in-hall tutoring sessions - Managed all roommate and community concerns implementing formal mediation when required - Met individually with students to provide personal, social, academic, and co-curricular support that enhances student persistence - Implemented academic outreach within the residence halls using the University Student Success network - Collaborated with Building Operations Manager to maintain sound administrative processes - Participated in the rotating “on-call” system for the residential campus, responding to emergencies or crisis - Recruited, interviewed, trained, and hired new staff for new and existing residential facilities - Served as a primary student conduct hearing officer to help create a positive community environment in which students learn from their actions and assume responsibility for their actions - Provided ongoing training for all employees in regard to all state and federal regulations for student privacy of their information Show less Provided overall residential management of approximately 1,200 residents in apartment-style housing. Supervised 22 employees, fostered community, adjudicated conduct cases, and handled crisis management issues. Main Responsibilities: - Oversaw the implementation of strategies that enable student achievement - Evaluated the academic progress of students in the assigned areas providing in-hall academic-based programming and in-hall tutoring sessions - Managed all roommate and… Show more Provided overall residential management of approximately 1,200 residents in apartment-style housing. Supervised 22 employees, fostered community, adjudicated conduct cases, and handled crisis management issues. Main Responsibilities: - Oversaw the implementation of strategies that enable student achievement - Evaluated the academic progress of students in the assigned areas providing in-hall academic-based programming and in-hall tutoring sessions - Managed all roommate and community concerns implementing formal mediation when required - Met individually with students to provide personal, social, academic, and co-curricular support that enhances student persistence - Implemented academic outreach within the residence halls using the University Student Success network - Collaborated with Building Operations Manager to maintain sound administrative processes - Participated in the rotating “on-call” system for the residential campus, responding to emergencies or crisis - Recruited, interviewed, trained, and hired new staff for new and existing residential facilities - Served as a primary student conduct hearing officer to help create a positive community environment in which students learn from their actions and assume responsibility for their actions - Provided ongoing training for all employees in regard to all state and federal regulations for student privacy of their information Show less
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Texas A&M University-Commerce
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Director
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Assisted in cultivating an environment conducive to the active pursuit of academic, personal and professional success for university residential students. Oversaw 2 residential communities through staff supervision, advising, administrative processes, and facilities management. Main Responsibilities: - Operated day-to-day functions of a community overseeing 525 residents in traditional suite-style housing - Completed administrative duties accurately and on-time such as key… Show more Assisted in cultivating an environment conducive to the active pursuit of academic, personal and professional success for university residential students. Oversaw 2 residential communities through staff supervision, advising, administrative processes, and facilities management. Main Responsibilities: - Operated day-to-day functions of a community overseeing 525 residents in traditional suite-style housing - Completed administrative duties accurately and on-time such as key audits, monthly reports, programming assessments, card access and hall roster reports, monthly reconciliation of procurement card, student worker timesheets, common damage reports, charge residents common fees (lockouts, lost key, etc.), and incident reports - Trained, supervised, and evaluated 12 Resident Assistants, 7 Desk Attendants and 1 Assistant Community Director (Graduate Assistant) - Advised a Hall Council with a budget between $250 and $400 - Served as a judicial officer, charging and adjudicating disciplinary hearings - Provided 24-hour duty coverage on a rotating basis of residence halls housing up to 2,500 residents for emergencies, including but not limited to: crisis intervention, maintenance, and facilities issues - Introduced and maintained Campus Partner relationships to develop engaging programs and resources rooted in the educational mission of the department’s Residential Curriculum - Worked cooperatively with maintenance and custodial staff to ensure that maintenance and custodial concerns are tracked through Maintenance Connection and provide follow-up to ensure completeness - Participated in department committees with professional staff that enhance the growth of the department - Supported the Department in its efforts to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment for all residential students and employees - Researched best practices and trends in residential communities to promote innovation and student achievement Show less Assisted in cultivating an environment conducive to the active pursuit of academic, personal and professional success for university residential students. Oversaw 2 residential communities through staff supervision, advising, administrative processes, and facilities management. Main Responsibilities: - Operated day-to-day functions of a community overseeing 525 residents in traditional suite-style housing - Completed administrative duties accurately and on-time such as key… Show more Assisted in cultivating an environment conducive to the active pursuit of academic, personal and professional success for university residential students. Oversaw 2 residential communities through staff supervision, advising, administrative processes, and facilities management. Main Responsibilities: - Operated day-to-day functions of a community overseeing 525 residents in traditional suite-style housing - Completed administrative duties accurately and on-time such as key audits, monthly reports, programming assessments, card access and hall roster reports, monthly reconciliation of procurement card, student worker timesheets, common damage reports, charge residents common fees (lockouts, lost key, etc.), and incident reports - Trained, supervised, and evaluated 12 Resident Assistants, 7 Desk Attendants and 1 Assistant Community Director (Graduate Assistant) - Advised a Hall Council with a budget between $250 and $400 - Served as a judicial officer, charging and adjudicating disciplinary hearings - Provided 24-hour duty coverage on a rotating basis of residence halls housing up to 2,500 residents for emergencies, including but not limited to: crisis intervention, maintenance, and facilities issues - Introduced and maintained Campus Partner relationships to develop engaging programs and resources rooted in the educational mission of the department’s Residential Curriculum - Worked cooperatively with maintenance and custodial staff to ensure that maintenance and custodial concerns are tracked through Maintenance Connection and provide follow-up to ensure completeness - Participated in department committees with professional staff that enhance the growth of the department - Supported the Department in its efforts to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment for all residential students and employees - Researched best practices and trends in residential communities to promote innovation and student achievement Show less
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University of South Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Advisor
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Enhanced, advised, mentored, and developed the Campus Activities Board comprised of 8 students as they work to ensure involvement and engagement from the student body while fostering a lifelong affinity to the university. Main responsibilities include: - Ordered promotional materials to market all events and programs - Coordinated the creation, planning, marketing, and production of campus events including but not limited to Screen on the Green (a bi-weekly movie series)… Show more Enhanced, advised, mentored, and developed the Campus Activities Board comprised of 8 students as they work to ensure involvement and engagement from the student body while fostering a lifelong affinity to the university. Main responsibilities include: - Ordered promotional materials to market all events and programs - Coordinated the creation, planning, marketing, and production of campus events including but not limited to Screen on the Green (a bi-weekly movie series), Homecoming, Mr. & Miss USFSP Pageant, and USFSP Week while managing a budget of $120,000 - Advised the rebranding of the programming board - Served on the USF Advisory Committee as the USFSP representative for Homecoming and USFSP Week - Executed contracts and worked with vendors
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Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
Facilitated student engagement and development through educational programming, training, and workshops that focused on diversity and social justice. Promoted a diverse and inclusive campus environment and was a resource to underrepresented students and staff Coordinator Responsibilities: - Developed and implemented programs based around various components of diversity and diversity issues with a budget of $50,000 - Organized the Spectrum Mentor Program to enhance student learning… Show more Facilitated student engagement and development through educational programming, training, and workshops that focused on diversity and social justice. Promoted a diverse and inclusive campus environment and was a resource to underrepresented students and staff Coordinator Responsibilities: - Developed and implemented programs based around various components of diversity and diversity issues with a budget of $50,000 - Organized the Spectrum Mentor Program to enhance student learning and retention - Counseled multiple student organizations associated with the Office of Multicultural Affairs
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Multicultural Programs Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Assisted the Director in the creation and implementation of social justice programming and education opportunities for students on campus through lectures, workshops, and small and large-scale events. Developed connections and helped students be successful while providing advocacy, support services, training, workshops, leadership development, and culturally based programs. Main responsibilities: - Formed the office brochure for university students, alumni, and administration to… Show more Assisted the Director in the creation and implementation of social justice programming and education opportunities for students on campus through lectures, workshops, and small and large-scale events. Developed connections and helped students be successful while providing advocacy, support services, training, workshops, leadership development, and culturally based programs. Main responsibilities: - Formed the office brochure for university students, alumni, and administration to enhance visibility and impact - Planned programming revolving around issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and leadership development - Compiled feedback from the Multicultural Conference assessment and reported back on areas to improve, areas that were most important, and suggestions for the next conference Show less Assisted the Director in the creation and implementation of social justice programming and education opportunities for students on campus through lectures, workshops, and small and large-scale events. Developed connections and helped students be successful while providing advocacy, support services, training, workshops, leadership development, and culturally based programs. Main responsibilities: - Formed the office brochure for university students, alumni, and administration to… Show more Assisted the Director in the creation and implementation of social justice programming and education opportunities for students on campus through lectures, workshops, and small and large-scale events. Developed connections and helped students be successful while providing advocacy, support services, training, workshops, leadership development, and culturally based programs. Main responsibilities: - Formed the office brochure for university students, alumni, and administration to enhance visibility and impact - Planned programming revolving around issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and leadership development - Compiled feedback from the Multicultural Conference assessment and reported back on areas to improve, areas that were most important, and suggestions for the next conference Show less
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Northeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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N.U.in Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Main Responsibilities: - Structured the staff training daily logistics for 50+ people - Facilitated sessions, and activities, and created content for international residence life staff - Designed an intercultural diversity training - Implemented and analyzed electronic staff evaluations - Managed registration for Pre-Departure Orientation for about 630 students and 1,200 guests - Supported the Pre-Departure Orientation Coordinator with planning and implementing logistics Main Responsibilities: - Structured the staff training daily logistics for 50+ people - Facilitated sessions, and activities, and created content for international residence life staff - Designed an intercultural diversity training - Implemented and analyzed electronic staff evaluations - Managed registration for Pre-Departure Orientation for about 630 students and 1,200 guests - Supported the Pre-Departure Orientation Coordinator with planning and implementing logistics
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University of South Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Assistant to the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs
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Aug 2009 - May 2011
Main responsibilities: - Assisted the coordinator in developing programming based on the topics of pluralism, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation - Assisted in coordinating the Spectrum Mentor Program to enhance student learning and retention. Main responsibilities: - Assisted the coordinator in developing programming based on the topics of pluralism, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation - Assisted in coordinating the Spectrum Mentor Program to enhance student learning and retention.
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St. Petersburg College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Assistant for the Testing Office
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Jan 2007 - Jul 2009
Main Responsibilities: - Maintained all paperwork and databases related to the Testing Office. - Administered the College Placement Test for incoming or returning students.
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Office Assistant for the Office of Students with Disabilities
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Jan 2007 - Jul 2009
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities works with students, faculty and staff to provide accommodations that ensure equal access for all students. Main responsibility for this position was to provide assistance to students with disabilities as a reader, note taker, and/or scribe, when needed.
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Education
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University of South Florida
Master of Education (M.Ed.) -
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Bachelor of Science -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts