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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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AMANDA ENGELHARDT

Melbourne,AR

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a Master's degree in College Student Personnel, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my skills in grant management and compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Career Pathways

Ozarka College
09.2016 - Current
  • Executes duties as the College Administrator of the ADHE/DWS MOA and CPI Grant Award within pre-determined budget guidelines and objectives
  • Ensures initiative operations within guidelines by adhering to all policies and procedures of the ADHE/DWS Memorandum of Agreement and Career Pathways Annual Plan
  • Develops and administers CPI grant budget, including annual campus budget proposals and monthly reimbursement requests while maintaining all financial records
  • Responsible for all grant reporting requirements, submitted timely according to program deadlines
  • Serve as a liaison with ADHE/CPI, communicated policies and procedures to campus staff, and led CPI staff in the spirit of teamwork

Career Support Services Facilitator

Ozarka College
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Identified students' interests, skills, needs, barriers, and resources
  • Submitted monthly reports, facilitated assessments, and assisted in the development, delivery, and promotion of services offered by Career Pathways Initiative
  • Maintained secure, accurate, and confidential records about students
  • Identified agencies to which students can be referred
  • Collaborated with staff and faculty on improving strategies in assisting students

Intake Specialist

Ozarka College
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Monitored acceptance of newly enrolled students and participants in student orientation
  • Completed all intake information and entered information in the database
  • Completed applications and verified eligibility through DHS using eligibility forms
  • Submitted monthly verification list to ADHE/CPI for the eligibility report of students through DHS
  • Collected and maintained student data


Program Eligibility Specialist

Arkansas Department of Human Services
10.2011 - 08.2012
  • Reviewed referrals for services and interviewed applicants and/or family members to explain eligibility requirements, form completion requirements, and community resources
  • Requested information to determine client eligibility or needs and forwarded requests for approval to appropriate staff
  • Provided information regarding resources, assistance, and services available to applicants


Extra Help

Arkansas State University
01.2011 - 05.2011
  • Assisted the Dean of Student Affairs with answering phone calls, preparing interoffice communications, and maintaining student confidentiality
  • Assisted students with various applications for programs, scholarships, and class schedules
  • Assisted with Microsoft Excel worksheets as well as budget plans and student tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05.2025

Master of Science - College Student Personnel

Personnel Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminology

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05.2011

Associate of Arts -

Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR
05.2009

Skills

  • Collaborative mindset
  • Networking abilities
  • Self-discipline
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Time management
  • Proficient in Office suite software
  • Staff Management
  • Budget Management

Certification

  • Case Management 1 & 2 Certification 2021
  • NCDA Facilitating Career Development Certification 2021

Affiliations

  • Ozarka College Higher Learning Commission Committee Member
  • Single Parent Scholarship Committee Member
  • Student Affairs Committee Member


Timeline

Director of Career Pathways

Ozarka College
09.2016 - Current

Career Support Services Facilitator

Ozarka College
07.2014 - 08.2016

Intake Specialist

Ozarka College
08.2012 - 06.2014

Program Eligibility Specialist

Arkansas Department of Human Services
10.2011 - 08.2012

Extra Help

Arkansas State University
01.2011 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Arkansas State University

Master of Science - College Student Personnel

Personnel Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminology

Arkansas State University

Associate of Arts -

Ozarka College
AMANDA ENGELHARDT