Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Professional Affiliations
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
References
Timeline
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Amber Conway

Gallatin ,TN

Summary

A focused higher education administrator who cultivates an attitude of servant leadership, while ensuring a sustainable culture of student-centeredness, collaboration of teams, and an innovative, productive environment. A decisive leader and strategic planner with a passion for helping students.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Institutional Loans and State Programs Counselor

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - Current

• Administers Institutional Loans while complying with established policies and performed reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, billing, and collections
• Administers the annual disbursement, awarding, and reconciliation of state lottery scholarship budgets
• Participates with the Office of Admissions in traveling to different regions in the country for the annual BU2U recruitment events
• Counsels 2,000+ (per semester) students and parents through the financial aid process rendering eligibility for institutional and state funding

Verification Counselor

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
04.2016 - 07.2019
  • Responded by email, phone, or in person with students regarding being selected for verification
  • Input any changes to financial data into the Federal Database to generate updated Estimated Financial Contribution to determine eligibility and aid for awarding
  • Counseled and educated both prospective and current Belmont student and families regarding the financial aid process

Administrative Services Assistant 3

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Nashville, TN
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Corresponded with students, parents and financial aid administrators regarding missing items needed to ensure completed Tennessee Hope Scholarship and Tennessee Promise appeal packets for review
  • Generated and disseminated monthly Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) reports regarding eligible and paid students
  • Responded personally and accurately to all TELS inquiries via phone or e-mail from students, parents, and financial aid administrators in a timely manner
  • Administered the application, certification and payment processes concerning the STEP UP Scholarship

Administrative Assistant 2

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Nashville, TN
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Assisted program coordinators with scholarship applications for Minority Teaching Fellows (MTFP), Tennessee Teaching Scholars (TTSP), and Tennessee Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program (GNLFP) and collect required documentation and correspondence
  • Reconciled e*GRandS reports to eliminate duplicate accounts by correcting erroneous information
  • Other duties as assigned

University Call Center Operator

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Analyzed and interpreted admission status, confirmation of registration and students’ accounts using SCT Banner
  • Managed phone inquiries made by current/prospective students, parents, alumni and the public by utilizing online information resources
  • Provided support in managing office duties within the call center

Practicum Student Counselor

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Provided individual counseling with a case load of 3-5 individuals and 1-2 intakes per week typically addressing self-esteem, healthy relationships, goal setting, time management, and codependency
  • Maintained clinical records in accordance with the Center's procedures
  • Assisted in the facilitation of psycho educational programming and events

Education

Doctor of Education - Leadership And Professional Practice

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
2020

Master of Arts - Counseling

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
2009

Skills

  • Ability to collaborate and promote synergy
  • College advising experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations
  • Knowledgeable of academic coaching and mentoring
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Student records management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ellucian Banner

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Campus Advisor, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Eta Chapter, Belmont University, Nashville, TN 1/2019- Present

TN Promise Mentor, Hunters Lane High School, Nashville, TN 11/2015- 8/2016, 11/2021-Present

Bridges to Belmont Mentor, Belmont University, Nashville, TN 8/2017-5/2021

College Goal Sunday, Nashville State Community College, Nashville, TN 2/2014

Professional Affiliations

Belmont University

· General Member, Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (2021-Present)

· General Member, Tennessee Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (2017-Present)

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Belmont University

· Financial Literacy Wellness Committee Meeting (2021-Present)

References

Name: Dr. Sam Green

Title: Director, Center For Worship, Trevecca Nazarene University

Email: sgreen@trevecca.edu

Phone: 615-248-1341

Type of Reference: Academic

Name: Dr. LaKiesha Armstrong

Title: University Registrar, Belmont University

Email: lakiesha.armstrong@belmont.edu

Phone: 615-460-6325

Type of Reference: Professional

Name: Ms. Linda Hall

Title: Associate Dean of Multicultural Affairs, The University of Memphis

Email: lghall1@memphis.edu

Phone: 901-678-2054

Type of Reference: Colleague

Timeline

Institutional Loans and State Programs Counselor

Belmont University
07.2019 - Current

Verification Counselor

Belmont University
04.2016 - 07.2019

Administrative Services Assistant 3

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
06.2014 - 04.2016

Administrative Assistant 2

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
11.2013 - 06.2014

University Call Center Operator

Tennessee State University
05.2013 - 11.2013

Practicum Student Counselor

Cumberland University
01.2013 - 08.2013

Doctor of Education - Leadership And Professional Practice

Trevecca Nazarene University

Master of Arts - Counseling

Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University Of Memphis
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