Operations Program Coordinator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Operations

• Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

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Manager, Public Policy Program

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

Oversaw all aspects of program management and day-to-day business operations, including budget/financial administration, faculty affairs, faculty/teaching assistant hiring, facilities, human resources, program reviews, and project management. Provided comprehensive administrative management and had an overall responsibility for both short-term and long-range planning and for all administrative and operational functions. Specific areas of focus: Program Management Staff Management Finance Faculty Affairs Student services and advising Alumni Relations Communications Show less

PhD Program Administrator, Neurosciences PhD Program

• Jun 2009 - Jul 2014

Co-administrator of program, sharing responsibilities of all aspects of program management with direct supervisor and Program Director. Managed competitive renewal of T32 NIH training grant. Successfully approved for full funding amount for 2013. Supervised student representatives, student workers and temporary office staff. Managed operating, training grant and flex fund budgets, ensuring progress to budget and overall accuracy. Monitored, tracked and reported on student progress and advised ~ 90 PhD students with regard to University requirements and program policies including qualifying exams, thesis committee meetings and doctoral dissertation defenses. Oversaw admissions process from November-April; managed all applications and coordinated Interview Session; oversaw diversity outreach, including application fee waivers. Counseled ~125 faculty regarding departmental and University procedures, ensuring compliance with Graduate Admission Procedures. Responsible for departmental finances including purchasing, accounts payable (Travel cards, reimbursements and honoraria payments) and management of student accounting. Event planning, including summer introductory boot camp, annual program retreat, annual Alumni reception and all other student/program related events. Responsible for writing, editing and updating grad student handbook as well as portions of the website and Stanford Bulletin. Show less

Student Services Specialist, Public Policy Program

• Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

Provided student support services to Public Policy majors and prospective students; served as first point of contact for all students interested in joining the program. Advised students in course selection and program/University requirements and monitored academic standing. Counseled regarding degree progress and graduation requirements. Coordinated program's undergraduate course offerings, including distance learning courses. Designed program newsletter and created brochures, flyers, invitations and advertisements. Maintained/updated/created new content for program website. Oversaw departmental commencement. Show less

Academic Advisor

• Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

Advised ~400 undergraduate and graduate students with expertise in twelve majors. Met with students on a regular basis to discuss degree progress, schedule courses, and design four year plans. Resolved teacher/student conflicts. Advised ~400 undergraduate and graduate students with expertise in twelve majors. Met with students on a regular basis to discuss degree progress, schedule courses, and design four year plans. Resolved teacher/student conflicts.

English Instructor

• Aug 2004 - Dec 2005

Taught a variety of courses in the discipline of English, focusing on composition, reading and critical thinking. Created syllabus and developed original course content, designing assignments and creating lesson plans. Evaluated and critiqued student submissions and assigned final grades. Held office hours and lead specialized workshops. Read and scored placement exams. Taught a variety of courses in the discipline of English, focusing on composition, reading and critical thinking. Created syllabus and developed original course content, designing assignments and creating lesson plans. Evaluated and critiqued student submissions and assigned final grades. Held office hours and lead specialized workshops. Read and scored placement exams.