AMANDA HILDEBRANDT

• Develop partnerships with small community to large organizations to increase Western Governors University reach and educational impact.
• Conduct presentations to various stakeholders to influence brand awareness.
• Research, recommend, attend and participate in regional, professional organizations or events to represent WGU and extend reach.
• Develop, orient and support engaged alumni to represent WGU in regional and/or national events, within their places of employment or with other opportunities.
• Develop and execute Regional and National WGU hosted events. Which includes pre-event efforts to secure partner participation and marketing of the event to appropriate audiences, support the day-of activities and complete follow-up tasks.
• Participate in WGU wide strategic planning, organizing, developing work processes, identifying and implementing improvements, and leading organizational impacting projects.
• Facilitate deepened engagement and integration with key centers of influence within WGU.

• Monitor legislation and regulatory activities, update and advise University partners about proposals and actions of note, and work with relevant University teams to analyze potential impacts on the University.
• Pursue public legislative outcomes that strategically benefit WGU and our students.

●Developed partnerships with higher education institutions, academic advisors, educational case managers, financial aid advisors, department chairs, professors, student support programs and students.

● Provided students with monthly college-prep curriculum, advising and one-on-one services

● Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with parents and families through regular conferences, advising,

and informational sessions on college prep.

● Monitored student academic performance, attendance, and assisted with appropriate interventions

● Provided family advising on college preparation and motivated parents to promote a pro-college atmosphere to their children through regular presentations and informational nights

● Implemented strategies and learning tools to increase students’ understanding of the college process.

● Managed all site-based programs: academics, college preparedness, career exploration and concurrent enrollment.

● Coordinated district and school needs for testing and diagnostic reviews

• Facilitated FAFSA workshops and assisted families with completing their FAFSA (Free

Application for Federal Student Aid).

• Assisted middle and high school counselors with implementing their ICAP (Individualized Career and Academic Plan).

• Assisted with creation of 2015-2016 ICAP templates for new middle and high school

counselors.

• Provided outreach and support to community on how to plan, apply and pay for

college.

• Presented College In Colorado website presentations for middle and high school

students, parents, and nonprofit organizations.

• Educated students and parents on how to navigate the post-secondary process via

live webinars and outreach support.

• Participated in college fairs throughout the Denver Metro region in an effort to

promote college awareness.

• Coordinated events with high school counselors and nonprofit organizations to

promote and bring awareness of completing college applications.

• Networked and developed partnerships with schools and agencies to promote the tools and resources available on the College In Colorado website.

• Created webinars on ICAP, financial aid and scholarships located on the College In

Colorado website.

• Hosted table events to help gain recognition of the College In Colorado website

• Tracked and recorded events/activities and prepared monthly written and oral

reports.

• Served on several committees that include a wide range of activities that support

educational enhancement and cultural enrichment.

• Coordinated the daily operations of the EOC office, oversaw the direct supervision for two staff employees and monitored the workflow and implementation.

• Developed and implemented a GED scholarship for eligible participants.

• Executed the 2nd annual postsecondary education and career fair that attracted

over 100 participants.

• Exceeded 2010 EOC grant objectives.

• Networked and developed partnerships with college departments in an effort

provide students with additional resources and academic support.

• Assisted first generation limited income adult and high school students with

academic advising, financial aid, admissions applications, COF (College Opportunity

Fund) applications, scholarship searches, and career assessments.

• Educated students on how to advocate for themselves and follow up with

institutional requests.

• Counseled students on course selection and registering for classes.

• Presented inter-active and reality based financial aid, admissions, time management

scholarship and career assessment workshop presentations.

• Collaborated with other TRIO programs such as Talent Search, Upward Bound and

Student Support Services to help increase outreach, promote EOC and recruit

qualified participants.

• Established, fostered, and maintained collaborative relationships with key community

organizations in an effort to leverage the resources in the delivery of program

services.

• Assisted first generation limited income adult and high school students with academic advising, financial aid, admissions applications, COF (College Opportunity Fund) applications, scholarship searches, and career assessments.

• Presented inter-active and reality based financial aid, admissions, time

management, and career assessment workshop presentations.

• Networked and developed partnerships with college departments in an effort

provide students with additional resources and academic support.

• Educated students how to advocate for themselves and follow up with institutional

requests.

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• Identified and collaborated with GED programs in the community and referred

students.

• Tracked and maintained a database of students to ensure that grant guidelines were

being met.

• Planned and coordinated 1st annual postsecondary education and career fair to

acquaint the community with higher education opportunities.