Ambria Ingram
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Experienced higher education professional with expertise in academic advising, student mentorship, and college counseling support that promotes student growth, resilience, and academic success. Utilizes counseling-informed approaches, strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills to build supportive, student-centered environments that empower students to navigate academic, personal, and career-related challenges. Experienced in program development, student engagement initiatives, and holistic support strategies that strengthen retention, well-being, personal development, and educational achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
VCU School of Business
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Advise undergraduate students on degree requirements, major progression, academic policies, and semester-by-semester course planning to support timely graduation.
- Create and maintain Student Educational Plans (SEPs) in Degree Works, including graduation timeline scenarios, major/minor changes, and transfer coursework integration.
- Interpret and explain university policies related to registration, transfer credits, GPA, withdrawals, repeats, overload requests, substitutions, and graduation eligibility.
- Monitor student progress through Navigate and Degree Works; conduct proactive outreach and retention support for at-risk students.
- Review study abroad course equivalencies in partnership with faculty and the Global Education Office to ensure academic progress while abroad.
- Refer students to campus resources including counseling, accessibility services, tutoring, student advocacy, financial aid, and career services to promote holistic student success.
- Support recruitment and engagement initiatives through orientation programs, open houses, preview days, and prospective student outreach.
Faculty Advisor for the Information Systems Organization (ISO)
VCU School of Business
Richmond, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Serve as faculty advisor for the Information Systems Organization (ISO), mentoring student leaders in organizational planning, leadership development, and member engagement.
- Advise executive board members on goal setting, officer transitions, budgeting, and day-to-day student organization operations.
- Support the planning and execution of networking events, technical workshops, guest speakers, hackathons, case competitions, and professional development programs.
- Provide guidance on presentations, career readiness, and professional communication within the information systems field.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to connect students with academic, internship, career, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Promote student involvement, recruitment, and membership growth through outreach, marketing, and inclusive engagement initiatives.
Group Counselor Facilitator
VCU Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
Richmond, VA
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Designed and facilitated a 3-session psychoeducational group for students navigating conduct sanctions focused on accountability, coping skills, and ethical decision-making.
- Led small groups of up to 10 students in a supportive environment promoting self-awareness, reflection, and personal growth.
- Utilized Gibbs Reflective Cycle, mindfulness, and Circle of Control activities to strengthen coping strategies and responsible decision-making.
- Developed session materials, evaluations, and structured activities to assess engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with Student Conduct staff to support educational sanction programming and student success initiatives.
- Guided students in creating action plans for continued academic and personal growth.
Admissions Counselor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Recruited prospective students across 60 high schools in Southside and Southwest Virginia.
- Delivered presentations on admissions requirements, application processes, and deadlines.
- Reviewed applications and contributed to admissions decisions.
- Promoted student success resources, including career services, financial aid, and scholarships.
Tuition Assistance Coach
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Advised students on tuition assistance grants, scholarships, and state-based funding.
- Guided students on admissions processes; scheduled financial aid/advising appointments.
- Developed social media campaigns and success stories to promote grant programs.
Social Work Field Intern
James Madison University – Office of Disability Services
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Facilitated intake and accommodation meetings and crafted accommodation letters.
- Supported students with academic skill-building in time management and assignments.
- Managed social media accounts and contributed to Housing Accommodation Committee decisions.
Education
M.Ed in Counselor Education - College Counseling & Student Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA08-2018
Skills
- Curriculum advising proficiency
- Academic support services
- Student success mentoring
- Career development coaching
- Retention Strategies
- Facilitation of psychoeducational groups
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Effective relationship management
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Curriculum planning
- Program development
- Event organization
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Organization
Timeline
Group Counselor Facilitator
VCU Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
12.2025 - 04.2026
Faculty Advisor for the Information Systems Organization (ISO)
VCU School of Business
10.2025 - Current
Academic Advisor
VCU School of Business
01.2024 - Current
Admissions Counselor
Virginia Commonwealth University
03.2022 - 01.2024
Tuition Assistance Coach
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
03.2021 - 03.2022
Social Work Field Intern
James Madison University – Office of Disability Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
M.Ed in Counselor Education - College Counseling & Student Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
James Madison University
Associate of Science - General Studies
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College