Vanessa T.

Program Coordinator for Faculty in Residence and the Office of Residential Experience at Caltech
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Pasadena, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Coordinator for Faculty in Residence and the Office of Residential Experience
      • Apr 2016 - Present

      Oversee a community of 4 houses and 300 STEM undergraduate students Coordinate hiring, recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of 20 Ph.D. Resident Assistants Participate in 24/7 on- call duty & emergency response for a campus community of 2,000+ undergraduate and graduate residential studentsManage an allocated fiscal budget of $14,462 using Concur system managerDrafted student code of conduct and set foundation for conduct procedures and training manuals for staffAdjudicate, investigate, and manage residential student conduct violations; maintain confidential records and correspondence for judicial meetings using ADVOCATE database for approximately 100 cases per yearWrite and edit University policies, procedures, contracts and guidelines, in consultation with University CounselFacilitate trainings, professional development sessions, socials and retreats for staff and residentsFaculty in Residence (FIR)oCo-lead hiring committee for 4 Faculty in Residence in two buildingsoOversee all FIR’s in programming, budget, and evaluationsPeer Advocates (PA) oCo-advise 53 student leaders who provide resources and facilitate interactions that contribute to a positive living environment for all members of the community. oLecture 3- unit course designed to assists students in common psychological concerns on college campuses, their etiology, prevalence, practical presentation, and how to recognize and support those demonstrating signs of mental health distress

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Instruct “College 1” first year 3- unit course, designed to help students transition to college and develop academic and personal behaviors necessary to succeed in collegeCreate syllabus, assignments, grade assignments, and submit final grades

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

    • Graduate Assistant, Community Engagement Office
      • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

      Advised associates in arts students on volunteer/service learning opportunities that fit their goals and interests in a one-on-one settingCo-instructed "Introduction to College Studies"​ course, where first-year students learned study strategies, time management, money management, and other important skills necessary to make the transition from high school to college as smooth as possibleLectured on "Being a Successful Student"​ Created advertisements for volunteer opportunities and eventsAssisted with the planning of Alternative Spring Break, a four-day service experience based on homelessness and poverty in Los AngelesCoordinated service opportunities, including Heal the Bay DaysConducted resume critiques for first-year students as part of their midterm requirement

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Admissions Assistant, Admissions and Scholarships
      • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

      Provided campus tours to prospective and admitted master and doctoral studentsCordinate the student ambassador program, including recruitment and training of 35 graduate studentsAssisted in managing Rossier’s “Show & Tell” blog by sending submissions from graduate students to Rossier’s Communication OfficeManaged the USC Rossier Prospective Students Facebook group by posting upcoming Rossier events, webinars, and information sessionsCo-presented with Assistant Directors of Recruiting & Admissions at on-campus information sessions and webinarsParticipated in admissions counseling and operations, both on and off campusAttend graduate school fairs, diversity forums, and local/national conferences to recruit prospective students to USC Rossier’s School of EducationExecuted the following USC programs and events: Preview Day, Ed.D. Prospective Student Day, and the Admitted Student Dinner

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Resident Director
      • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

      Oversaw daily operations of a community comprised of 17 buildings and 1000+ residentsAdjudicated conduct cases as a Conduct Hearing Officer using restorative justice practices.Responded to crisis, emergency and distressed student situationsCoordinated, recruited, interviewed and hired process for Resident Assistant staff of 90.Maintained the safety of 5000 on campus residents on a 24-hour on call system.Advised a residence hall council of 46 and manage a budget of $9,000.Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated 12 Desk Attendants. Collaborated with campus partners to serve six Living Learning Communities (LLC's).Facilitated trainings, professional development sessions, socials and retreats.

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership Program
    2018 - 2021
  • University of Southern California
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
    2014 - 2016
  • UC Santa Barbara
    Bachelors of Arts, Political Science and Chicano Studies
    2008 - 2012

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