Experience

Grossmont College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Dean Of Student Affairs

  • Jan 2014 - Present



UC San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

  • Jan 2003 - 2014

  • Recruit, select, train, and supervise professional staff, interns and orientation leaders, evaluate staff members, delegate tasks and responsibilities, manage workflow, assist in establishing performance and professional development goals,address employee conduct issues, assess employee training and educational needs, develop annual performance appraisals, administer personnel issues and discipline• Manage the administration and development of the Student Life department, establish learning outcomes, develop assessments, prepare statistical records for programs, events, and workshops, work in conjunction with Counseling Services and Student Services to establish priorities, goals and curriculum• Direct development of retention efforts, outreach programs, leadership growth and transitional issues• Consult with students and families in need of crisis management• Responsible for non academic student grievances and misconduct violations, administer policies and procedures for the student code of conduct, assure and follow compliance and procedures with federal, state and university policies• Serve as a University Hearing Officer for non-academic judicial cases involving violations of the student code of conduct, facilitate conflict resolution for students, staff and faculty• Coordinate and develop transfer, freshmen, and family orientation programs for over 1500, establish curriculum, learning outcomes, assessment, program logistics, select, supervise and train 62 Orientation Leaders• Co-develop and coordinate the college faculty student mentorship program (Marshall Mentor Program) designed to assist new transfer students with transitional issues, academic, professional and personal support; establish curriculum, guidelines and learning outcomes• Provide faculty training on transfer student needs, issues and concern

• Interim Dean of Student Affairs

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

  Provided leadership for programs and services that supported the college’s mission, met the needs of a diverse student population, fostered student development, promoted involvement in campus life and increased student satisfaction at the university, positively impacting student persistence• Initiated and established objectives and plans for the Student Affairs Unit, managed the operations and administrative functions of Student Affairs, represented the College at meetings and community functions• Worked in conjunction with Residential Life to assess and establish learning outcomes and goals• Served as college conduct officer and provided sanctions for student non academic and academic misconduct• Assessed student needs during a crisis, collaborated with Counseling and Psychological Services, PoliceDepartment and additional campus departments to determine action plan to serve student of concern• Co-designed College Emergency Preparedness/ Response Team protocol• Served as a counselor to students, a resource to staff and the community, corresponded with students, staff, faculty and police to effectively facilitate the resolution of student conflicts, complaints and grievances• Developed assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for various college programsStudent/ Leadership Development and Programming Responsibilities• Planned and implemented comprehensive student activities including cultural and educational events• Presented Student Code of Conduct responsibilities to new students during orientations• Advised Student Council serving as liaison between administration and student voice, motivated student development and leadership, collaborated with students to develop leadership programs suited for their needs• Administered College Student Affairs budget including programming events, cultural/ educational outreach, professional staff development and college operations budget• Monitored program budgets and approve allocation requests

• Coordinator of Student Activities

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Created and coordinated student leadership development programs including Leadership Retreat, Welcome Week, and Thurgood Marshall College Leadership Program• Designed and executed the College Ambassador Outreach Program working with community colleges, K-12 schools promoting college attendance and UCSD• Advised student organizations including the Cultural Association, Community Service, Marshall Newsletter, Commuter Board, Program Board, MarshallPalooza, Spirit Crew• Advised finance, advertisement, entertainment committees for annual Cultural Celebration• Planned, oversaw and coordinated all student program activities• Trained and supervised student interns and implemented College Volunteer Internship Program• Assisted in the recruitment and training of diverse student leaders• Counseled students in areas of personal, social, transitional and cultural development• Assisted with the coordination of Family, Student and Transfer Orientation• Re-designed and managed college mentor program• Created Welcome Week Events• Programmed and implemented college and University wide student activities• Designed Program and Student of the Month Recognition Program• Managed student organization budgets and assisted with college budget develop



Miramar College

• Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment Intern

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2000

  Served as a liaison between Miramar College and high schools, assisted with application process and FAFSA• Delivered presentations to students and families to orient them to the community college system• Facilitated weekly group and individualized orientation sessions to meet student needs• Implemented the college self tour guide



Comprehensive Training Systems

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Case Specialist and Employment Manager

  • May 1999 - Nov 1999

  • Placed high school students in internships, developed and reviewed worksites for internships• Recruited, trained and supervised employees • Monitored participant’s progress via work-site visits and weekly meetings• Served as a counselor to students dealing with family concerns and financial constraints