Andrea Jones
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
A Goal-oriented leader that is dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success and to solve operational problems. A leader with effective communication, organizational skills, and strategic planning abilities. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting the needs of diverse students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Dean
Fortis College
Orange Park, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Managed accreditation process successfully with zero findings
- Assist with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
- Research, recommend and develop new initiatives to strengthen student success to meet needs of 400 students.
- Determine course schedules and coordinate teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment to meet needs of 25+ faculty.
- Assist faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
Director of Education
CITY COLLEGE
Gainesville, FL
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed accreditation process successfully with zero findings
- Conducts faculty in-service training, classroom observations, faculty annual evaluations to meet needs of 20+ staff and 300+ students.
- Works closely with students and faculty, collaborates with other departments, in fostering student overall retention of 85%-90% to meet or achieve accreditation benchmarks.
- Tracks and reports program completion, graduation and placement data of 80% or higher to be in compliance with accreditation expectations
- Recruit, train and mentor faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Registrar
CDA Technical Institute
Jacksonville, FL
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Processed 50+ registrations with attention to compliance with operational policies and accreditation standards
- Verified 100% paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing
- Enforced College, State and Federal regulations regarding academic records, ensures FERPA compliance throughout campus
- Responsible for 100% registration, enrollment of students, coordination of student records of both former and current students
- Reported National Student Clearing House and IPEDS information.
Director of Education
FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE
Jacksonville, FL
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Recruited and managed 25+ faculty, interviewed and hired individuals who would add value, dedication and knowledge team
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Worked with all departments to increase enrollment and strengthen culture.
- Reviewed and refreshed academia curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction
Dean of Academic Affairs
Southeastern College
JACKSONVILLE, FL
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Served as second in command to School President regarding all campus decisions by supervising and evaluating academic areas including 7 Program Chairs, 20 Faculty, Financial Aid and Career Services Departments.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Achieved and maintained accreditation benchmarks through ACCSC and other programmatic regulatory bodies to 85%-90% retention.
Regional Director
Southeastern College
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Promoted to Regional Director within six months of employment to Student Services Director.
- Produced reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
- Developed new business relationships with numerous companies to support graduate success to sustain 85% and higher placement rate.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
- Traveled and trained Career Services Department at multiple locations.
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA2020
Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA1994
Skills
- Education Administration
- Operational Improvement
- Relationship Development
- Goal-Driven
- Accreditation Standards
- Team Building
- Budgets
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Instructor Coaching
- Student Counseling
Timeline
Academic Dean
Fortis College
08.2020 - Current
Director of Education
CITY COLLEGE
01.2019 - 08.2020
Registrar
CDA Technical Institute
07.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Education
FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE
05.2016 - 12.2017
Dean of Academic Affairs
Southeastern College
11.2013 - 05.2016
Regional Director
Southeastern College
11.2011 - 11.2013
Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration
Trident University International
Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brewton-Parker College