Assistant Dean of First Year Experience and Transition

• Jun 2021 - Present

Director

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

Early College Programs Coordinator

• Dec 2013 - Oct 2018

• Manage Dual Credit Faculty Coordinators from various academic disciplines • Supervise work-study student • Serve as a liaison to College Advisors and secondary school counselors to ensure a clear, articulate, and predictable path to early college credit through dual credit, dual enrollment, and articulation initiatives • Coordinate college readiness testing procedures with participating secondary schools • Establish on and off site testing procedures for the COMPASS exam, and procedures for accessing testing information for enrollment purposes• Coordinate with Marketing and Recruitment to enroll interested students in early college programs• Convert dual enrollment and dual credit students into full and part time students, through enrollment events• Complete reports related to compliance with Illinois Community College Board guidelines and fidelity to college standards for all dual credit, dual enrollment, and articulation initiatives with secondary institutions.• Prepare internal and external communications regarding program services • Participate in the planning of professional development and mentoring activities between CCC faculty and secondary school instructors Show less

College Advisor

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

• Advised students on establishing academic and career goals; identified the educational and career options appropriate for each student; and assisted with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications• Established an action plan for students to explore alternative careers and related majors• Identified options for students to satisfy degree requirements; evaluated and made recommendations on petitions and amendments to student's program of study; assisted students in successful completion of degree/program requirements• Utilized available technology, monitored academic progress of students toward degree and/or certificate completion; identified current and potential academic needs; and referred students to appropriate campus resources for additional assistance• Interpreted and explained college and District policies and procedures; participated in preparation of orientations; presented academic information to new students and parents/family during orientation• Evaluated and made recommendations on students’ petitions for re-admission in addition to explaining placement test score and evaluating transcripts• Assisted in recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements for specific degree/certificate program; described courses; and disseminated information regarding enrollment procedures• Utilized available technology, maintained thorough daily, weekly, and semester records/logs concerning students to compile appropriate narrative statistical enrollment, retention, and matriculation reports Show less

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

• Coordinated Project PRIME, Golden Apple, and Mary F. English Technology Award programs • Assisted in recruiting high school students to attend Northern Illinois University • Planned and implemented overnight recruitment event for high school students • Responded to student inquiries and concerns regarding College of Education admissions and programs • Developed and promoted an academically supportive community • Advised and referred students on personal and academic matters • Responded to crisis and emergency situations on behalf of the students • Assisted and collaborated in planning, directing, and supporting educational and social programming • Planned and facilitated technology expos and recruitment workshops for future educators • Collaborated with professional School Counselors to offer workshops to students • Maintained office excel databases and filing systems • Performed related duties as required Show less