Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record at Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, adept in talent management and recruiting. Excelled in enhancing recruitment strategies, and fostering cooperative relationships. Skilled in HRIS maintenance and training development, with a knack for leveraging compliance review to ensure organizational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
03.2024 - Current
Developed and executed CSCU recruitment strategies to attract diverse applicant pools in meeting current/anticipated staffing needs
Collected and analyzed the latest recruiting trends and applicant/search data; identified problems and made recommendations that enhanced the effectiveness of CSCU recruitment strategies
Assisted the Director of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition in researching and identifying a comprehensive applicant tracking system for the recruitment of unclassified positions
Charged search committees with affirmative action goals in coordination with the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Center of Excellence (COE) and provided search committees a review of CSCU recruiting procedures and practices
Liaison with the Compensation, Benefits, and HR Admin COE in hiring employees
Assisted in advising agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classifications, and talent needs
Communicated with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships
Assisted in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Performed research in support of reclassification grievances, business rules questions, policy and legislative changes, training initiatives and other human resources initiatives and projects
Coordinator of Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
07.2022 - 03.2024
Lead recruitment efforts for the employment of part-time faculty and staff assigned to the Division of Workforce Development/Continuing Education programs and of adjunct faculty at the Bristol Campus
Provide leadership for the management of the Workforce Development/Continuing Education department, to include initiative in maintaining and improving the quality of instruction and attainment of student learning outcomes
Manage and develop the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, services, and activities of the Bristol Campus of CSCU
Prepared cost analysis and conducted detailed financial forecast while operating a strict budget
Manager of College Admission
University of Hartford
01.2018 - 04.2022
Direct the planning, budgeting, onsite supervision and execution of promotional and special events for recruitment
Plan and execute all aspects of the marketing strategy for the college in conjunction with the office of marketing and communication
Manage and create content for media/public relations, website and social media channels
Develop and implement ambitious, multi-faceted marketing plans to achieve enrollment goals
Collaborate with the deans and administrative team on student enrollment strategies
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
University of Hartford
03.2016 - 01.2018
Administer appeals process related to SAP and Special Circumstances and Return of Title IV Funds Process
Monitor, approve and/or revise all financial aid packaging for all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, institutional and other policies and procedures
Develop and conduct financial aid presentations and participate in outreach activities such as New Student Outreach, High School Outreach, financial aid workshops etc
Program Coordinator
Naugatuck Valley Community College
01.2013 - 03.2016
Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships, served as primary liaison to faculty and administrators to plan and execute programming activities
Managed $275,000 budget with a reduction in cost totaling 17% over two years
Administered and provided leadership within the Bridge to College programs such as; ConnCAP, CONNCAS and M.E.N
Designed, developed and maintained an organizational structure and staffing to effectively achieve the college's goals and objectives
Planned and developed strategies for admission of first year students
Created and implemented marketing and student admissions plans
Developed and implemented summer bridge program
Revised and implemented two-year graduation imitative program for underrepresented, underprepared students
Managed annual budget, and other initiatives for expanded program support
Developed and maintained relationships with prospective and current grant funders
Researched and evaluated the effectiveness of grant funded programs
Advised over 150 students and provided academic support
Education
Bachelor of Human Services - Minor in Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
01.2013
Skills
Talent management
Recruiting
Compensation planning
HRIS maintenance
Compliance Review
Training development
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
03.2024 - Current
Coordinator of Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
07.2022 - 03.2024
Manager of College Admission
University of Hartford
01.2018 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
University of Hartford
03.2016 - 01.2018
Program Coordinator
Naugatuck Valley Community College
01.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Human Services - Minor in Education
Springfield College
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