Shari Jones
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Experience
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Institute of Design (ID)
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United States
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Design Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Student Success
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Oak Point University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Registrar
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
Created and maintained course schedule every semester within Campus Nexus • Coordinated with Academic Affairs, Clinical Placement and Compliance office for the efficient registration of over 800 students for timely progression towards degree completion • Partnered with Admissions and Academic Advising to facilitate an efficient and timely process to move newly accepted students to registered • Maintained departmental policy and procedure manuals to ensure the effective communication to all faculty and staff as needed • Maintained student records including updating vital information and identified discrepancies in student records • Served as the primary contact for the Registrar’s office with regard to registration and course offerings • Processed transcript requests for continuing students and evaluated transcripts for incoming students Show less
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Roosevelt 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 Advisor
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Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
• Advised a caseload of 200 new freshmen and continuing students for the College of Arts and Sciences via in person appointments and by phone • Facilitated New Student Orientation for incoming freshman and transfer students. • Led monthly trainings for University staff and faculty on Degree Works operations and updates, exceptions and the creation of Student Educational Planners. • Proctored placement tests and input scores into Banner of incoming students wanting to test out of foundation courses. • Collaborated with Registrar Dept, department chairs and program directors on approval of all designated educational transactions, including pre-registration, drops, adds and withdrawals. • Pre-screened potential student workers under FWS for administrative roles within advising office • Degree Works database Administrator with collaborative oversight of all curriculum including discrepancies and updates using scribe and transit • Member of the Catalog Committee and worked with Faculty to update curriculum in Catalog for upcoming school year by deadline. • Served on Undergraduate Curriculum Committee as Student Advocate Show less
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Wiley
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Student Services Coordinator
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2019
• Maintained a 90% retention goal across all programs term over term • Built and maintained trusting relationships with faculty at assigned school partnerships. • Identified at-risk student and developed opportunities for academic success with student. • Led initiative to create course schedules and construction of individualized program planners for nursing students. • Completed registration each semester for all assigned students. • Collaborated with the Registrar Dept as well as Program Directors to monitor course sequencing, course scheduling and planning. • Evaluated transcripts for new transfer students and incoming freshmen according to IAI guidelines. Show less
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DeVry University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Services Advisor II
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
• Provided educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, registration and recommending courses to online graduate students. • Collaborated with Registrar's Dept to complete graduation audits at end of term. • Collaborated with Registrar in completing Degree Audits for graduates at end of term using Peoplesoft and Colleague DeVry Online Services/Chamberlain College of Nursing. • Assisted Clinical Placement Coordinators with follow up calls and various duties as needed. • Responded to student inquiries regarding academic appeals, student orientations, probation and various curriculum issues and concerns within a set timeframe. • Consistently monitored students' progress toward degree completion. • Assisted Practicum Coordinators with assigning students to clinical sites upon completion of practicum requirements. Show less
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Chicago Hearing Society
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Chicago
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Interpreter Coordinator
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May 2011 - Dec 2014
• Coordinated 175 freelance American Sign Language interpreters’ assignment schedules using ERSP • Worked with customer service to send interpreters to various medical, professional and educational assignments after receiving Interpreter request from customers • Promoted to Team Leader after 2 years • Served as liaison between customers and interpreters regarding all assignment details and accommodations • Coordinated 175 freelance American Sign Language interpreters’ assignment schedules using ERSP • Worked with customer service to send interpreters to various medical, professional and educational assignments after receiving Interpreter request from customers • Promoted to Team Leader after 2 years • Served as liaison between customers and interpreters regarding all assignment details and accommodations
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Education
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Illinois State University
B.A, English