Rachel Jasso
Director Of Academic Affairs & Global Initiatives at Lion Education- Claim this Profile
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Japanese Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Eleonora Bagatelia
Rachel is incredibly detail oriented and is able to manage a variety of unrelated tasks at any given moment without much effort. She is focused on improving the process and providing the best possible service to the students. Her focus on the student experience guides her decisions at work. She is always able to manage documents, meet deadlines, and service students in a timely manner, while addressing any of the immediate issues that often come up in our job.
Peter Hubbard
Rachel was my study abroad consultant at Eastern Michigan University. Rachel did her best to make my study abroad experience a success. She took the initiative in an orientation meeting to provide students with a wealth of oral and written information, assuage our fears, and let us know what to expect moving forward. I had several questions about the process and had to go to the study abroad office and have e-mail conversations with her several times: Rachel always considered me professionally and responded to my e-mails promptly with detail. She also outlined what exactly to do to obtain a visa, which is one of the most important aspects of preparation for a study abroad. Thanks to her efforts, my study abroad experience was a complete success. I look forward to working with Rachel in the future if such an opportunity arises.
Eleonora Bagatelia
Rachel is incredibly detail oriented and is able to manage a variety of unrelated tasks at any given moment without much effort. She is focused on improving the process and providing the best possible service to the students. Her focus on the student experience guides her decisions at work. She is always able to manage documents, meet deadlines, and service students in a timely manner, while addressing any of the immediate issues that often come up in our job.
Peter Hubbard
Rachel was my study abroad consultant at Eastern Michigan University. Rachel did her best to make my study abroad experience a success. She took the initiative in an orientation meeting to provide students with a wealth of oral and written information, assuage our fears, and let us know what to expect moving forward. I had several questions about the process and had to go to the study abroad office and have e-mail conversations with her several times: Rachel always considered me professionally and responded to my e-mails promptly with detail. She also outlined what exactly to do to obtain a visa, which is one of the most important aspects of preparation for a study abroad. Thanks to her efforts, my study abroad experience was a complete success. I look forward to working with Rachel in the future if such an opportunity arises.
Eleonora Bagatelia
Rachel is incredibly detail oriented and is able to manage a variety of unrelated tasks at any given moment without much effort. She is focused on improving the process and providing the best possible service to the students. Her focus on the student experience guides her decisions at work. She is always able to manage documents, meet deadlines, and service students in a timely manner, while addressing any of the immediate issues that often come up in our job.
Peter Hubbard
Rachel was my study abroad consultant at Eastern Michigan University. Rachel did her best to make my study abroad experience a success. She took the initiative in an orientation meeting to provide students with a wealth of oral and written information, assuage our fears, and let us know what to expect moving forward. I had several questions about the process and had to go to the study abroad office and have e-mail conversations with her several times: Rachel always considered me professionally and responded to my e-mails promptly with detail. She also outlined what exactly to do to obtain a visa, which is one of the most important aspects of preparation for a study abroad. Thanks to her efforts, my study abroad experience was a complete success. I look forward to working with Rachel in the future if such an opportunity arises.
Eleonora Bagatelia
Rachel is incredibly detail oriented and is able to manage a variety of unrelated tasks at any given moment without much effort. She is focused on improving the process and providing the best possible service to the students. Her focus on the student experience guides her decisions at work. She is always able to manage documents, meet deadlines, and service students in a timely manner, while addressing any of the immediate issues that often come up in our job.
Peter Hubbard
Rachel was my study abroad consultant at Eastern Michigan University. Rachel did her best to make my study abroad experience a success. She took the initiative in an orientation meeting to provide students with a wealth of oral and written information, assuage our fears, and let us know what to expect moving forward. I had several questions about the process and had to go to the study abroad office and have e-mail conversations with her several times: Rachel always considered me professionally and responded to my e-mails promptly with detail. She also outlined what exactly to do to obtain a visa, which is one of the most important aspects of preparation for a study abroad. Thanks to her efforts, my study abroad experience was a complete success. I look forward to working with Rachel in the future if such an opportunity arises.
Experience
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LightCourse
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Academic Affairs & Global Initiatives
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Nov 2019 - Present
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Director of Global Initiatives
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
As Director of Global Initiatives, I drive high-level strategy and execution around Lion Education International’s primary goal: driving universal access to education so that students can obtain a high-quality education as a means to personal and professional well-being.
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Consultant, International Education Development
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Jul 2018 - Present
Consulting work focuses in areas of international growth and strategy, policy creation, program development risk assessment, off-site international campus operations, marketing initiatives and implementation, international partnership development, and internationalization efforts. Consulting work focuses in areas of international growth and strategy, policy creation, program development risk assessment, off-site international campus operations, marketing initiatives and implementation, international partnership development, and internationalization efforts.
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Eastern Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Partnerships Manager
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
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Eastern Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Programs Abroad Program Specialist
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2015 - 2018
Implements new and creative methods of capacity building for study abroad by planning and coordinating the development, implementation, and execution of programs, special projects, and other initiatives designed to achieve the objectives of international education at the University. • Created application portal, tracking, and admission processing for 100+ international programs. • Co-developed Faculty Symposium topics for best practice in study abroad• Designates projects and job duties to student and graduate staff.• Reviews foreign transcripts for credit transfer. • Organizes marketing and outreach events such as Study Abroad Fair.• Processes international health insurance for outgoing students. • Created international health, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. • Developed and maintains online orientations for all outgoing students for international programs. • Reviews outgoing student handbook for international programs.
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Student Conduct Intern
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
• Adjudicated student conduct cases for drugs and alcohol, academic dishonesty, and behavioral violations. • Benchmarked strategic planning of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives surrounding conduct policies and procedures.• Coordinated training, policy and procedural updates for conduct code and University Judicial Board. • Evaluated and assigned conduct reports in internal Advocate system.
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Office of Financial Aid Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Gained exposure and knowledge related to areas of financial aid pertaining to preparation and verification of loans, work-study, federal and state funding programs, Title IV regulation, government databases, FAFSA processing, and training. • Prepared weekly student loan packaging, verifications, and scholarship awards for advisors. • Developed assessments for advisor training and compliance. • Maintained data collection and compliance for federal and state regulation. • Reviewed scholarship awards for committee approval. • Provided assistance to students regarding student financial aid programs and services.
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Academic Programs Abroad Program Consultant
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2013 - 2015
Acted as a liaison for domestic and international exchange students, partner institutions, and University departments advising on international programs, financial aid, scholarships, course selections, career advancement, transfer of credit for international study, and pre-departure orientation. • Led committee meetings as representative on international student services. • Processed admissions and billing for domestic and international exchange students.• Reviewed partner program agreements and MOUs for academic departments.• Organized events, site visits, and other logistics for visiting partners.• Managed database and web content for international exchange and partner programs.• Evaluated foreign transcripts for credit transfer. • Set up and maintained program budgets. • Developed marketing strategies for outgoing exchange programs. • Monitored government regulations for visa application. • Supervised student and graduate staff.
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Academic Programs Abroad Program Manager
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Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
• Managed faculty-led study abroad program in Florence and Rome, Italy for 25 students.• Coordinated transportation, accommodations, and site visits in accordance to program itinerary.• Provided pre-departure orientation for students regarding safety planning, culture, and policy.• Reconciled budgeting parameters for program expenditures. • Monitored student group dynamic and in-country conditions.
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Academic Programs Abroad Office Assistant & Peer Advisor
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2012 - 2013
• Advised on international programs based on individual, academic, and professional needs. • Processed outgoing student applications for exchange and partner programs. • Organized outreach events including program fairs and presentations. • Created and presented pre-departure orientation for outgoing students. • Monitored exchange program balances.• Maintained website content for exchange and partner programs.
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University of Michigan
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Career Development Office International Engagement Intern
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Worked with the Associate Director of Engaged Learning in a multitude of career development related activities that contributed to the School’s mission of using information science to create social impact with a specific focus on global engagement. • Advised on study abroad and Global Information Engagement Program. • Established logistical support for faculty-led program for graduate cohorts in South Africa. • Created and maintained study abroad course transfer and program database. • Developed workshops on student advising, team building, and pre-departure orientation. • Reviewed and processed student applications for international programs and grants. • Maintained web development and design for School of Information programming. • Created content for bi-weekly newsletter.
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JCMU Japan Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cultural Engagement Intern
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Supervised interns to implement cultural exchange events and workshops to foster intercultural understanding at Shiga University and meet English proficiency requirements for TOEFL testing. Supervised interns to implement cultural exchange events and workshops to foster intercultural understanding at Shiga University and meet English proficiency requirements for TOEFL testing.
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Education
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Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts (MA), Higher Education Student Affairs -
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Psychology
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