Experience

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  University at Buffalo

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Department Administrator, Arts and Humanities - Art Department

    • Jun 2024 - Present

    Office Support: Performing standard clerical work such as preparing and composing correspondence, reports, and other documents; creating and maintaining standard and electronic records and files; arranging meetings, events and travel; maintaining supplies; troubleshooting office technology; and performing other general office support activities.Information Gathering and Analysis: Maintaining and analyzing data and information for purposes including tracking, monitoring, coordinating and/or compiling department activities, programs, or events, budgets, and financial data; compiling and preparing various reports.Communication and Interaction: Interacting with a variety to campus and community constituents including: coordinating work and projects; working with students, faculty, and staff to assist them or resolve problems; networking to build campus relationships to expedite projects; and serving as primary resource to outside parties, such as vendors, governmental agencies, and top level administrators.Administrative Support and Office Coordination: Performing administrative duties in support of work unit operations and work activities including: streamlining office procedures related to the Art Dept; developing documents involving the use of software features such as charts, forms, tables and graphics; providing lead work direction and coordinating unit work flow.Academic Program Support: Providing academic program support including: tracking, monitoring, coordinating, and/or compiling department or program budgets; providing administrative support to faculty, such as assisting in program development and planning; responding to and/or directing student inquiries related to academic requirements; researching, troubleshooting, and resolving academic related problems for students and faculty; developing class schedules; and coordinating academic related projects such as program accreditation and grant applications.

  • Graduate Program Coordinator, Arts and Humanities - Theatre and Dance

    • Sep 2023 - Present

    Affiliated Technologies: Oracle Peoplesoft CMS, SIRI Data Management, Slate Technolutions, Adobe CMS/Website, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, Blackboard, Tableaux, SlideRoom, TicketMaster. Graduate Programs: Supporting the Directors of Graduate Studies, Graduate Theatre, Graduate Dance, and Faculty in all aspects of academic and programmatic management, and serving as a liaison for UB Theatre and Dance Graduate programs to The College of Arts and Sciences, university offices, departments, other universities, and the community. Producing and maintaining academic materials and handbooks. Connecting students to faculty, university offices, and resources. Oversaw the integration of Slate Technolutions (CRM/Admissions Software).Recruitment: Recruiting for UB Theatre and Dance PhD, MFA, MA, BFA, BA, and Minor programs, ten programs in total. Assisting prospective students in navigating university systems, policies, and application software. Coordinating department auditions, interviews, meetings, and tours. Developing and distributing recruitment and admissions materials, digital media, and website content. Preparing applications for admissions committee review and funding opportunities. Assisting in enrollment, transfer credit articulation, and matriculation of all new students.Dept Support: Became adept at other jobs in order to fill in or assist with job training as necessary during times when the department was short-staffed, including as Interim Assistant to the Chair and Interim Academic Manager.