Experience

Columbia College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Director, 2014 to currentLead daily campus operations for local location serving more than 400 students and employing more than 30 faculty and 5 staff members • Ensure quality faculty/staff through hiring and overseeing training and development• Effectively manage annual campus budget of $550,000, including maintaining financial records, and efficiently appropriating resources for recruitment, payroll, and marketing • Co-ordinate recruitment of highest quality students; Develop class schedule for Jacksonville campus• Online Instructor for First-Year Student Success course, 4 years. Show less

• Assistant Director

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  Served as VA Certifying Official maintaining campus compliance with all Veteran's Administration regulations• Assessed student qualifications for admission to graduate/undergraduate programs• Evaluated previous and ongoing college work, transcripts, and military experience to process students for graduation.• Oversaw academic advisers, ensuring students and prospective students understood degree programs and were aware of counseling services and other services available• Developed and maintained efficient campus workflows, and meticulous official documentation ▪• Performed critical role in faculty performance evaluation • Ensured resolution of student issues, often in coordination with Dean of students Show less

• Academic Advisor

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Provided academic advisement services for students on a reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression • Affiliations provided quality comprehensive support services encompassing academic, career, and personal goals of the student • Clarified academic policies, college regulations, and program requirements, as needed • Developed and presented new student orientation• Prepared students for the online learning environment• Reviewed session enrollment to assist with session planning• Maintained currency in academic advising trends through professional development• Approved and taught for 4 years to teach INCC123 - Strategies for Student Success Show less



University of Phoenix

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enrollment Counselor

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Successfully guided current and prospective students through enrollment and financial aid planning processes • Guided students to programs that met individual academic, professional, and personal goals • Offered high-touch services to students via phone, email, and in-person • Conscientiously maintained meticulous records of interactions with students • Monitored student participation and progress throughout the enrollment process Successfully guided current and prospective students through enrollment and financial aid planning processes • Guided students to programs that met individual academic, professional, and personal goals • Offered high-touch services to students via phone, email, and in-person • Conscientiously maintained meticulous records of interactions with students • Monitored student participation and progress throughout the enrollment process



Jacksonville University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Recruited prospective students for various disciplines and programs, requiring extensive local and long-distance traveling • Clearly explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective aviatoin students, and made subsequent determination on admissions status • Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials • Assisted students with housing and with aviation flight blocks • Administered SAT, ACT and state teacher exams • Created Ambassador scholarships and Aviation Ambassador positions • Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements, using applications such as Datatel, EMAS, and Hobson's • Deftly handled all administrative functions for VP of Institutional Advancement, including maintaining VP calendar • Scheduled and planned events for parties of 15 and more, including Board of Trustee luncheons and events Show less