Tim Purkiss
Director of Summer Programs at Hendrix College- Claim this Profile
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Hendrix College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director of Summer Programs
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Jan 2019 - Present
Develop the department’s role and mission; collaborate with internal and external groups and individuals to develop and implement educational programs; oversee campus scheduling, conferences and events office, and mail services; draft, negotiate, and execute agreements for usage of campus facilities and services; promote and market programs; evaluate programs and general offerings; chair the advising Programming Committee, develop policies and procedures; oversee the development and implementation of a campus store; provide general administrative and planning support to the College Show less
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Associate Director of Career Services for Employment and Internships
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
Advise and counsel students about employment and internship opportunities, employment application materials, interview preparation; manage the college internship program; teach workshops and professional development classes; cultivate employer and internship site relationships; plan and organize annual Career and Internship Fair; administrate department database; assisted with the planning and execution of Career Term which was a three-day professional development program for students.
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Administrative Manager for the Arkansas Governor's School (AGS)
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Jan 2015 - Oct 2018
Oversaw the full operation of the program under the supervision of the program’s director; Served as the program administrator; Drafted policies and rules; Managed an annual budget of $890,000; Developed marketing and recruiting strategies; Organized student and employee records; Assisted the Arkansas Department of Education in managing the program’s admissions process; Created and managed a fully functional school district for 400 high-school aged students; Determined staffing and job responsibilities for approximately 85 employees; Supervised an administrative staff of 15-18; Planned 200-250 events per year; Coordinated support services for campus; Communicated with parents and students to resolve issues; Acted as a liaison between the program and campus departments. Show less
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University of Central Arkansas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Interlibrary Loan Supervisor
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
Managed the operation of a service-driven department that assisted library patrons with academic research; Supervised one full-time staff member and 4-5 student workers; Responsible for locating and borrowing requested materials from other libraries both domestic and international; Managed the library’s copiers and scanners including service contracts and budget ($500,000+). Managed the operation of a service-driven department that assisted library patrons with academic research; Supervised one full-time staff member and 4-5 student workers; Responsible for locating and borrowing requested materials from other libraries both domestic and international; Managed the library’s copiers and scanners including service contracts and budget ($500,000+).
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Central Arkansas Library System
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Holds Manager/Library Assistant
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2011
Manage the library branch's requested items for patrons, provide customer service to patrons, field questions and make reading/viewing recommendations, collect fines, help patrons with library services, scheduled and created exhibits in the branch's display case , and trained fellow staff on new library technology. Manage the library branch's requested items for patrons, provide customer service to patrons, field questions and make reading/viewing recommendations, collect fines, help patrons with library services, scheduled and created exhibits in the branch's display case , and trained fellow staff on new library technology.
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Social Activities Director
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2008
Planned, scheduled, and executed all social activities for high school students attending the program, oversaw a planning committee of volunteers, performed various administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and assisting visitors to the AGS Office. Planned, scheduled, and executed all social activities for high school students attending the program, oversaw a planning committee of volunteers, performed various administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and assisting visitors to the AGS Office.
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Education
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University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government -
Joe T. Robinson High School
Diploma, Salutatorian