Lauren Christiansen
Internship and Student Employment Coordinator at State University of New York College at Cortland- Claim this Profile
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State University of New York Cortland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship and Student Employment Coordinator
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Sep 2017 - Present
Relationship Building: Serve as primary liaison between internship program, faculty sponsors, and academic departments to design and manage all phases of the campus’ elective credit-bearing internship process including site verifications, employer compliance, & department approvalCoordinate recruitment efforts to connect employers and students through virtual job search platforms, event management, and program developmentWork with Registrar's office for course set-up and student registration in BannerProcess Development:Design credit-bearing internship process including site verifications, employer compliance, & campus approvalRe-Design student employment on-boarding process for efficiency and complianceStudent Development:Provide one-on-one/group job coaching on assessment interpretation, career exploration, job and internship search techniques, and career development plansDevelop and deliver (in-person/virtual) workshops and presentations on various career related topics to enhance students’ career educationUtilize student conduct and Title IX training in individual career counseling appointments to provide a broader educational component for student developmentOrganization/Administration:Train and supervise administrative assistants’ daily contributions to student employment and internship officeInitiate internship audit calculating the percentage of on-campus versus off-campus experiences, variations of total registrations in each academic term and majors represented over a 5-year periodOversee day-to-day processing of hiring documentation for approximately 500 student employees per academic year in compliance with federal regulationsCampus Service: COVID Surveillance Testing TeamStudent Conduct Board, Hearing OfficerProfessional Search CommitteesSexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Committee It's On Us (IOU) Action Team
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Training & Workshop Facilitation-SUNY Cortland
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Sep 2017 - Present
Career Services Overview, SUNY Cortland-Approximately 5 -7 in class presentations per semester providing an interactive overview of all services with an integration of NACE competenciesInternship Exploration, SUNY Cortland-Introduction to internships with specific focus on process, policies, and search techniquesCareer Exploration for the LGBTQ+, SUNY Cortland-Provided a comprehensive overview of how to navigate the career process including resume representation, disclosure, employee protections, and company search resourcesStudent Employment 101- The How To, SUNY Cortland-Developed and implemented a technical workshop for faculty and staff introducing policies, procedures, and system training to be facilitated annually Scholarship Application Workshop Series, SUNY Cortland-Joined a 4-person committee facilitating three individual workshops addressing the enhancement of scholarship application materialsCareer Respectability: Students Access and Ability at College, SUNY Cortland-Addressed concerns while providing guidance on accessibility, disclosure, cultural fit, and career preparationProfessionalism, SUNY Cortland-The components and foundation of professionalism and how to transition to their careers
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University of North Carolina Asheville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Employment & Office Manager
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2017
Organization/Administration:Allocated $180K for the On-campus Incentive Program to fund up to 50 students per academic year in collaboration with campus hiring unitsMaintained and monitored $112K office budget through standard operating guidelines and state regulationsManaged student employment policy development, dissemination and implementation including supervisor/ student training; completed 3-year evaluation of total students employed and average rate of paySpearheaded the implementation of Handshake conducting staff and student training, collaborating with IT ensuring protocol compliance, and serving as liaison between Handshake and campusDeveloped and implemented campus wide internship program, partnering with multiple departments to provide fully funded internship opportunities; provided training and consultation on best practicesCampus Service:Comprehensive Helping Skills, UNCA-Conducted an all-day workshop for student employees introducing the 3 C’s of customer service to enhance their ability to work with a variety of campus constituentsRocky’s On Campus Internship (ROI) Program Training, UNCA-Introduction for Faculty and Staff to the ROI program, development of student learning outcomes, and application process for internship funding approval
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Aerotek
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruiter & Field Support Associate
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
•Developed and managed innovative recruiting strategies designed to identify and prepare qualified candidates•Processed contractor payroll for approximately 50 people through PeopleSoft on a weekly schedule•Enforced the office health and safety program by initializing testing, monitoring progress, and communicating results through completion
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Renaissance Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Office Manager
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May 2007 - Dec 2009
-Managed and directed a team of 30+ associates in a 277 room, 4-star property while helping to improve overall associate and guest satisfaction-Consistently achieved budgeted financial goals while maintaining high service standards-Created departmental standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with the Renaissance brand and the Windsor Capital Group management guidelines-Participated in all selection processes at minimum for Front Office; Recruitment, interviewing and hiring
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Education
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Western Carolina University
Master of Education - MEd, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management -
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management