Experience

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  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Director of the Academic Advising Center and Career Services

    • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Interim Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Career Services

    • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Senior Academic Advisor

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

    -Provide developmental advising to undeclared students who are in the process of exploring majors, minors, and potential careers as well as declared students who are currently considering a change of major/minor resulting in the student’s ability to set personal goals, and to make informed educational, career, and life choices to achieve those goals.-Advise first year students declared in Biology, Sociology, and Political Science & Public Administration-Assist students with computer-based resources including career and academic exploration tools, online assessments and job search resources-Provide individual referrals of students to other campus resources-Provide academic advising in group and individual settings-Provide advising-related information to parents/guardians and the greater La Crosse community-Explain the General Education program and provide assistance to students navigating academic questions-Advise students on issues related to post-graduate education including graduate programs-Attend Graduate Curriculum Committee and General Education Committee meetings and share updates with AAC Staff.

  • TRIO- Student Support Services Advisor

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2017

    - Advise approximately 150 students including: first generation students, low income students, and students with disabilities- Assess academic, personal, career, and financial needs of the students and provide referrals to appropriate resources- Serve as campus liaison by working with academic departments and committees to address at risk student issues- Conduct orientation and in-service sessions- Provide workshops and training on stress management, study skills and StrengthsQuest- Advise and support students on the graduate school and pre-professional track- Maintain student records necessary for evaluation of grant assessment and advising objectives- Develop, recruit, train, supervise and advise the Student Support Services Leadership Council- Serve as a member of the It Make$ Cents! Financial Advisory Committee, Eagle Pride Scholarship Committee

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  Loras College

  • Dubuque, IA

  • Assistant Director of Student Life

    • Aug 2007 - Aug 2013
    • Dubuque, IA

    - Plan and facilitate first year student programs including: Orientation and Launch in to Loras.- Plan and implement special events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Siblings Weekend.- Advise the College Activities Board that schedules weekly programming and activities for the campus- Select, train, supervise and evaluate First Year Experience student staff and College Activities Board staff.- Assist with assessment of all programs within the Student Life Office.- Provide leadership development opportunities for students and facilitate leadership programs on campus.- Oversee Greek life on campus.- Assist with the Loras College Dance Marathon including: event logistics, mini marathons & family events.- Provide support to the student organization system by monitoring fund-raising, service projects, leadership training, and compliance with college policies.- Assist advisors and officers of all student clubs and organization in the implementation of their programs. - Collaborates with faculty and staff to promote coordination of a wide array of campus activities and events.- Help facilitate parent and family services on campus such as parent handbook, parent newsletter, parent website, parent council, etc. - Work closely with various college departments to coordinate event logistics. - Assist with student staff selection, training and supervision.- Help to prepare the budgets of the Student Life Office, College Activities Board and for the first year experience programs. - Maintain working operational knowledge of College computer systems and departmental technology. - Serve as member of the Retention Committee, Arts & Culture Committee and the College Judicial Board.

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  Winona State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Advisor

    • Nov 2006 - Aug 2007

    - Recruit, select, train and supervise student orientation leaders- Monitor and evaluate first year student orientation program- Assist with program planning & facilitation for First Year Student Orientation week- Advise and assist undeclared and first year students- Identify at-risk students and provide intervention - Collaborate with campus departments including: Student Support Services, Disability Resource Center, Housing & Residential Life, Student Activities and the Office of Inclusion & Diversity- Serve on department and University committees- Instruct a one-credit Orientation course- Instruct a one-credit Improving reading and study skills course- Develop materials to increase awareness of Advising & Retention programs- Maintain department website- Proctor placement exams for English and math using Accuplacer

  • Prentiss-Lucas Hall Director

    • Jul 2003 - Nov 2006

    - Perform on-call responsibilities for an undergraduate residence system of approx. 2500 students.- Manage the daily operations of a 400 student residence hall including a $7400 budget.- Maintain a work study budget and payroll for hall staff.- Conduct judicial hearings and assign educational and contractual sanctions.- Work with, advise and counsel students of diverse backgrounds.- Recruit, supervise, train and evaluate eight resident assistants.- Recruit, supervise, train and evaluate an assistant hall director and senior fitness center coordinator.- Supervise, train and evaluate nine desk assistants and nine fitness center assistants.-Advise members of Hall Council to provide programming within the hall.- Initiate, organize and supervise hall programs to promote diversity, inclusiveness, sensitivity, educational and social elements.- Support, communicate and enforce policies and procedures of the University and Housing & Residence Life department.- Complete all administrative assignments such as maintenance orders, inventory sheets, occupancy reports.- Collaborate with student counseling services, campus security and university administrative offices.- Develop and maintain communications with Office of Student Affairs, International Office, Cultural Diversity, Dining Services, Physical Plant and other campus departments when needed.- Provided service based on the FISH! Philosophy and Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

  • Transfer Counselor

    • Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

    -Responsible for the recruitment of transfer students to Winona State University.-Responsible for the evaluation of transfer credit as well as the admittance of new transfer students.-Support first year, prospective students through the enrollment process by disseminating information.-Conduct informational sessions with first year, prospective students, transfer students and their families.-Responsible for outreach at high schools, community and technical colleges, career fairs, parent’s night and other recruitment activities.-Responsible for organization and facilitation of Transfer Advising events.-Assist in the design and implementation of transfer day of business and advising days specific to transfer students

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  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  • Winona, MN

  • Admissions Counselor

    • Jun 2000 - Jul 2001
    • Winona, MN

    - Responsible for the recruitment and management of assigned territory: IA, KS, NE, MO, CO.- Support prospective students through the enrollment process by disseminating information.- Conduct informational sessions with prospective students and their families.- Make additional contacts to prospective students and applicants via phone and email.- Responsible for outreach at high schools, career fairs, and other recruitment activities.- Coordinate “Overnight Visit” program including: event planning and activity facilitation.- Coordinate “Preview Day” program including: event planning and activity facilitation.