Aaron Morgan
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Accomplished higher education leader with expertise in faculty development, academic assessment, and program coordination. Proven ability to enhance teaching, promote student success, and drive departmental efficiency while fostering inclusive, collaborative learning environments. Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging through innovative curriculum, mentorship, and evidence-based pedagogy. Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging in higher education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Coordinator Humanitie & Languages
Polk State College
08.2018 - Current
- Analyze and identify student scheduling needs and schedule faculty amongst multiple campuses after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and faculty to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student eduction.
- Resolved faculty, staff, student and administrative challenges through active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Monitored and assessed faculty and staff to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Led department meetings communicating college rules
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Trained team members on new college rules, and procedures to support academic excellence
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
University Professor
Polk State College
08.2008 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Creator & Director Humanities Speaker Series
Polk State College
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented a new speaker series highlighting topics related to Humanities and foreign languages.
- Designed and coordinated a university humanities speaker series, developing annual themes and curating scholars, authors, and practitioners aligned with departmental and institutional goals.
- Managed all speaker relations, including outreach, invitations, contract processing, honoraria, travel arrangements, and pre-event briefings.
- Collaborated with faculty, academic departments, and campus units to integrate speaker events with coursework, research initiatives, and co-curricular programming.
- Oversaw full event logistics—venue scheduling, A/V coordination, accessibility accommodations, staffing, and day-of event management—to ensure high-quality academic programming.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies in partnership with university communications, producing web content, event descriptions, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
- Administered program budgets, tracked expenditures, processed payments, and ensured compliance with university financial and procurement policies.
- Facilitated student engagement through internship opportunities, classroom visits, Q&A sessions, and collaborative projects with student organizations.
- Collected and analyzed attendance metrics, participant feedback, and qualitative data to assess program impact and guide future planning.
- Coordinated livestreaming, recording, and digital archiving of lectures in collaboration with campus IT and library services.
Assessment Coordinator Humanities & Languages
Polk State College
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
- I helped lead a group of assessment coordinators in rebuilding the college’s assessment strategy. We restructured learning goals and testing procedures in all areas of assessment including General Education and individual course testing design.
- In addition, I helped identify and create a plan to implement learning objectives for all departments at the college
- Stayed up to date on current assessment trends and laws.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
- Monitored testing sights and regulation adherence.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Creator & Director of SOAR Program
Polk State College
08.2013 - 08.2018
- The SOAR Director oversees the development and delivery of a series of engaging, skills-based workshops designed to help students successfully transition from high school to college.
- Responsibilities include planning annual program themes, establishing goals, and ensuring alignment with the college’s mission to support academic readiness and lead the SOAR coordinators on all Polk State College campuses.
- The director collaborates with the coordinators and faculty across disciplines to design workshops that teach essential college-level skills, foster connections between students and professors, and create a welcoming, low-pressure environment that promotes student success.
- The role includes recruiting and coordinating workshop presenters, managing communication and logistics across multiple campuses, and serving as the primary liaison for participating faculty and staff.
- Additional responsibilities involve scheduling sessions, securing venues, arranging technical and accessibility support, and coordinating event staffing.
- The Director oversees program budgeting, processes speaker or facilitator payments, seeks funding opportunities, and maintains accurate financial records.
- Publicity duties include promoting SOAR events through print and digital marketing, building campus engagement, and ensuring strong visibility among new students.
- The Director partners with faculty, department chairs, and student organizations to link SOAR sessions with broader student-success initiatives and interdisciplinary programs.
- Ongoing responsibilities include evaluating attendance, collecting feedback, assessing program effectiveness, and preparing annual reports highlighting achievements and recommendations.
- The Director represents the SOAR program at college meetings and events, helping uphold the institution’s commitment to student readiness and academic excellence.
Education
Master of Science - History And Eduction (Double Masters)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2005
Skills
- Project management
- Rules and regulations
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Scheduling coordination
- Meeting facilitation
- Report preparation
- Workload prioritization
- Conflict de-escalation
- Team supervision
- Problem-solving
- Logistics planning
- Database management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task delegation
- Department leadership
- Relationship building and management
- Workflow coordination
- Forecasting and planning
- Employee performance evaluation
- Emergency response
- Employee scheduling
- Staff recruitment
- Goals and performance
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Performance evaluation
- Personnel training and development
- Customer service
- Coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
- Safety and security
- Flexible schedule
- Scheduling
- Recruiting and hiring
- Departmental rapport
- Performance management
- Operations management
- Training and development
- Policy development
- Work planning and organization
- Department inspection
- Resource coordination
- Departmental activities
- Employee management
- Verbal and written communication
- Workforce planning
- Team building
- Staff hiring and retention
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Creator & Director Humanities Speaker Series
Polk State College
08.2020 - 08.2024
Department Coordinator Humanitie & Languages
Polk State College
08.2018 - Current
Creator & Director of SOAR Program
Polk State College
08.2013 - 08.2018
Assessment Coordinator Humanities & Languages
Polk State College
01.2009 - 01.2023
University Professor
Polk State College
08.2008 - Current
Master of Science - History And Eduction (Double Masters)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kent State University