Experience

Central Virginia Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator of Advising Services

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Provide leadership and management for the Academic Advising Office. The Advising Office supports student success throughout the student's community college experience, from onboarding to successful completion of his or her academic and career goal(s). Supervises academic advising staff, Veteran's Coordinator, and the CVCC Career Coaches.

• First Year Programs Coordinator

  • Dec 2018 - Oct 2022

  Responsible for overall implementation and coordination of onboarding programs for new students at CVCC. First Year programs include orientation, college success classes/workshops and welcome events. Oversee the training and supervision of CVCC College Navigators and the training for the EAB Navigate and Campus platforms. Provide management and oversight of the Onboarding processes observed at Central Virginia Community College. Supervise a staff of 4 CVCC College Navigators.

• Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2022

  • Supervising part-time employees and Counseling interns• Conduct annual performance evaluations• Counsel and advise students and prospective students on enrollment and matriculation• Communicate with students, prospective students, parents and the general public about admissions processes, curriculum options, financial aid information, transfer options, and other pertinent information relative to a student’s entry and progress through the college• Conduct academic and career counseling to include, but not limited to, academic advising and registration, curriculum assignment that is congruent with the student’s life goals, study skills and time management information, guidance on decision making and test anxiety, and referral appraisal• Assist in retention efforts by developing and conducting programs and/or workshops to increase student success• PDSO for all international students• Teach student development classes and workshops to include, but not limited to, College Success Skills• Serve as SDV 100 (College Success Skills) Coordinator Show less

• Academic Advisor

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2012

  • Counseled and advised students and prospective students on enrollment and matriculation and career services• Conducted intake interviews and academic advising to include registration, curriculum assignment that is congruent with student’s life goals, placement evaluation, study skills, and time management information• Provided guidance on decision making and test anxiety and referral appraisal• Provided transfer advising which included contacting colleges and universities on behalf of the students• Worked with administrative faculty, faculty, and staff in various offices for student registration, transfer, and employment• Disseminated information to the student population, general public, faculty, and staff on admission requirements and policies, registration procedures, college programs, offerings and services• Ensured that registration and advising plans met and supported the needs of students and campus community• PDSO for all international students• Taught student development classes and workshops to include, but not limited to, College Success Skills• Evaluated transcripts from colleges and universities to determine course credit for students transferring into the college• Served as a resource to area high schools through telephone conversations and by visiting local high schools Show less