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Jamila McTizic

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Efficient and dependable Administrative Specialist with over 20 years of experience in higher education. Adept at utilizing research, decision making, and organizational skills to meet organizational objectives. Able to manage and incorporate new projects as assigned, as well as develop proper policies and procedures to ensure successful implementation of programs

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Specialist

Georgia State University
06.2013 - Current
  • Coordinates field experience placements for prospective teachers across two colleges, five departments and multiple school districts
  • Works directly with Legal Affairs to compose and vet Memorandums of Understanding for College of Education and Human Development
  • Initiates, manages, and tracks contracts for College of Education and Human Development
  • Prepares and submits stipend payments directly to mentors and to partner districts each semester for cooperating teachers at placement sites
  • Maintains multiple computer databases and spreadsheets
  • Assists Director in implementing policies and procedures; monitors compliance with policies and procedures.

Administrative Coordinator

Georgia State University
05.2003 - 06.2013
  • Processed 1000+ recommendation forms each year to verify completion of approved teacher education programs for purposes of state teacher certification
  • Coordinated field experience placements for prospective teachers across two colleges, five departments and multiple school districts
  • Prepared and submitted stipend payments to partner districts each semester for cooperating teachers at student teacher placement sites
  • Processed over 200 applications each summer to verify admission into teacher education programs and/or program eligibility for Financial Aid purposes
  • Initiated, managed, and tracked contracts for GSU's College of Education and Human Development's teacher education programs
  • Attended state sponsored meetings, relayed information and implemented changes in procedures related to subjects covered in meetings
  • Planned and conducted special events such as certification seminars for graduating teacher education students
  • Maintained multiple computer databases and spreadsheets
  • Prepared correspondence to students in relation to main job duties.

Education

Certificate in Non-Profit Management -

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2020

Master of Arts - English

Georgia State University
Atlanta
08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Video

Georgia State University
Atlanta
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - English

Georgia State University
Atlanta
12.2000

Skills

  • Excellent academic and technical writer
  • Strong critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Volunteer Experience

  • 05/01/2020, 05/01/2022, Grant Writer, RestoreHer, Atlanta, GA, Interprets guidelines and gathers material and other information necessary for a competitive proposal., Identifies community resources for networking and collaboration., Researches grant opportunities from available grant makers using various Internet resources., Created and maintains a grant database to manage applications and meet deadlines., Wrote and submitted grant applications that have received funding within one month of working with organization.
  • 04/01/2019, 04/01/2021, Staff Council, Georgia State University - CEHD, Atlanta, GA, Served as Staff Council co-Chair and Chair, Helped organize Staff retreats, Staff Appreciation events, and College Holiday party., As co-Chair, supported the Chair and helped implement their agenda., As Chair, created meeting agendas and ran staff council meetings., Solicited nominations and organized voting for Staff awards and future staff council members., Executed initiatives voted on and approved by Staff Council, Served as panel member for Staff Town Hall meeting., Organized and hosted full College staff meetings.

Timeline

Administrative Specialist

Georgia State University
06.2013 - Current

Administrative Coordinator

Georgia State University
05.2003 - 06.2013

Certificate in Non-Profit Management -

Georgia State University

Master of Arts - English

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Video

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Georgia State University
Jamila McTizic