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Aaron Posey

Dallas,TX

Summary

Strategic higher education leader with over 20 years of experience driving student success and advancing equity initiatives. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, launching innovative programs, and enhancing student engagement across diverse institutions. Results-driven consultant with deep expertise in operational improvement, efficiency optimization, and change management. Accomplished in project management, strategic planning, and team leadership, with a proven record of accelerating organizational growth, improving performance, and delivering measurable impact.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant Co-Lead for Advising and Curriculum

Collin College
McKinney, Texas
07.2023 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrate the configurations through the development of prototype systems
  • Assist the client in testing the Workday solution
  • Assist the integration consulting team in configuring and testing integrations between Workday and third-party/custom solutions
  • Understand the Workday Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements

Consultant Co-Lead for Advising and Curriculum

University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Understand the customer business requirements, design, and configure the Workday solution, demonstrate configurations through the development of prototype systems, assist in testing the Workday solution, and complete knowledge transfer to customers.
  • Work with customers to help convert legacy data into Workday.
  • Assist the integration consulting team in configuring and testing integrations between Workday and other third-party or custom solutions.

Consultant, for Advising

Joliet Junior College
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provide project manager and leads with status reports and keep them apprised of overall project status.
  • Strive to innovate and suggest new approaches and tools to deploy Workday efficiently and effectively.
  • Experience implementing Student solutions in the Higher Education sector.

Consultant for Advising and Records

Carthage College
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assist clients in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments.
  • Advise client on options, risks, and any impact on other processes or systems.
  • Configure the Workday system to meet each client's unique business requirements and provide insight into the best practices.

Social Justice Advocate

Harper College
Palatine, USA
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for building skills and capacities in faculty and staff to lead and support initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Orient the community towards an awareness of social justice in all areas of the college.
  • Implemented a social justice lens in supporting student success and employee engagement.
  • Was able to build community and support for employees advancing diversity and inclusion at Harper College.

Adjunct Professor First Year Experience

Malcom X College
Chicago, USA
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.
  • Efficient with campus wide Blackboard portal to improve the integration of technology in the classroom.
  • Develop curriculum and program planning.
  • Identify, evaluate, and analyze targeted goals based on my semester student learning outcomes.
  • Improve and revise courses and instructional materials as necessary.

College Advisor

Malcom X College
Chicago, USA
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Advise students on establishing personal, academic and career goals; identify the educational and career options appropriate for each student; and assist with the analysis of each option.
  • Identify options for students to satisfy degree requirements; evaluate and make recommendations on petitions and amendments to student's program of study; assist students in successful completion of degree/program requirements.
  • Monitor academic progress of students toward degree and/or certificate completion; identify current and potential academic assistance; and refer students to appropriate campus resources for additional assistance.
  • Interpret and explain college and District policies and procedures; participate in preparation of orientation; present academic information to new students and parents/family during orientation.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on student’s petitions for re-admission in addition to explaining placement test score and evaluating transcripts.
  • Assist in the recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements for specific degree/certificate program; describe courses; and disseminate information regarding enrollment procedures.
  • Make referrals to collaborating social service agencies when appropriate; refer students to appropriate human services and assist with locating other referral sources as needed.
  • Participate in professional activities including NACADA (National Academic Advising Association), ILACADA (Illinois Academic Advising Association), IACAC (Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling), and other professional organizations which encourage continuous professional growth and development as an Advisor.

Enrollment Advisor

Pearson
Elk Grove, USA
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Providing detailed information about admission process by focusing on the criteria of graduation requirements, eligibility for various types of degree courses, overall details about the procedure and policies, available services offered in the university, and available programs for students who are seeking financial assistance.
  • Counseling and guiding the potential students on different courses, opportunities, and programs that will assist the students in developing their careers.
  • Provide excellent remedial solutions, and make sure the student develops a feeling that their queries are answered with appropriate solutions.
  • Maintain and update the records accurately on a regular basis.
  • Formatting action plans and activities along with retaining old students.

First Year Experience Mentor

Malcom X College
Chicago, USA
01.2014 - 06.2018
  • Collaborate with New Student Orientation (NSO) to ensure the FYE requirements are set and align with the school’s mission.
  • Provides guidance to and facilitates the First Year Experience Steering Committee with the design and coordination of district wide First Year Experience programs including orientations, college success classes/workshops, presentations, and other outreach programs for students in their first year.
  • Made recommendations for improvements and changes to programs to increase student retention.
  • Worked with the Dean of Students, Student Outreach and Orientation Coordinators and the Marketing team to develop and implement district-wide marketing and recruitment strategies for First Year Experience programs emphasizing the value of college success courses.
  • In collaboration with Institutional Effectiveness, tracks student enrollment and retention statistics, gathers data, and writes reports regarding program success and impact.
  • Evaluates progress of new student programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
  • In partnership with the counseling department faculty chairs, maximizes offerings of free College Success and other Career Guidance courses.
  • In addition, coordinates efforts to increase consistency and effectiveness of course offerings and instructional content to improve student success and retention.
  • Coordinator, develops and implements retention initiatives that are aimed specifically at students in their first year.
  • Works with the Student Outreach and Orientation Coordinators to integrate existing 'online' and 'in person' new student orientations and multiple new student programs.
  • Collaborates and maintains successful working partnerships with faculty, academic advisors and specialty support programs that already provide new students support structures.

Territory Manager/Admissions Counselor

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Conducted admissions presentations at high schools and community colleges in assigned territory.
  • Advised students on major choice for desired career goals.
  • Maintained routine contact with current student base and re-entered students to help assure the success of the student population.
  • Carried out on-campus admission interviews with prospective students and parents.
  • Assisted in development, implementation, and evaluation of recruiting efforts and special projects.
  • I interviewed and recommended students for readmission to the university.
  • Acted as the liaison between Admissions and other agencies involved with the college selection process.
  • Counseled students on academic probation or in danger of being placed on probation.
  • Created baseline assessments to track results of student experience and provide data analysis on activities within the College.
  • Collaborated with other departments in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs as well as the University.
  • Represented the University on system or state committees dealing with transfer admissions and enrollment management, as assigned.
  • Assisted students in creating course plans to satisfy degree requirements.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Education Administration & Foundation

Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL

Master of Education - Adult and Higher Education/Student Affairs

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice, Economics

North Central College
Naperville, Illinois

Skills

  • Higher education background
  • Business process analysis
  • Student success focused
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Workday configuration
  • Integration testing
  • Data conversion
  • Prototype development
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

Workday Student Records & Advising, Recruiting & Admissions, Not Provided

Timeline

Consultant Co-Lead for Advising and Curriculum

Collin College
07.2023 - 04.2025

Consultant Co-Lead for Advising and Curriculum

University of Akron
01.2022 - 12.2024

Consultant, for Advising

Joliet Junior College
01.2021 - 01.2023

Consultant for Advising and Records

Carthage College
01.2021 - 01.2022

Social Justice Advocate

Harper College
09.2020 - 11.2021

Enrollment Advisor

Pearson
01.2018 - 10.2018

Adjunct Professor First Year Experience

Malcom X College
01.2014 - 12.2018

First Year Experience Mentor

Malcom X College
01.2014 - 06.2018

College Advisor

Malcom X College
01.2012 - 12.2018

Territory Manager/Admissions Counselor

Northern Illinois University
01.2010 - 01.2012

Doctor of Philosophy - Education Administration & Foundation

Illinois State University

Master of Education - Adult and Higher Education/Student Affairs

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice, Economics

North Central College

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