Ann Ely
Developer Connectedness Empathy Learner Input
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic manager with over twenty years of leadership in education. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to challenges to best enhance the student experience. Proven collaborator promoting positive relationships and building capable teams in both educational and business organizations. Nimble Project Manager with focus and communication skills to solve problems and meet targets. Creator of curricular and co-curricular content. Lifelong learner and volunteer with a drive to support local educational and community minded enterprises.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Program Manager
University of Tennessee
05.2023 - Current
- Operationalized and manage the Engaged Online Course peer review process, certifying exceptional online courses
- Foster relationships with faculty who teach online and departmental instructional designers across campus
- Built Canvas Catalog course to house professional development and self-guided training material for online course quality
- Met department metrics for first year launch of new campus wide endeavor
- Creator of a suite of tools for use in online course quality
First Year Seminar
University of Tennessee
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitate First Year Seminar curriculum to 21 Honors students
- Perform all associated duties of an in-person credit bearing course
- Collaborate with peer mentor and students regarding class focus
Administrative Associate III
University Of Tennessee
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Organize and execute office functions for growing department
- Complete HR functions including onboarding and GA hires
- Manage search committee workflow and compliance in IRIS and TALEO while experiencing 40% growth of department
- Plan events, manage 25Live scheduling and create departmental community
- Procure and process materials including HEERF grant of $500,000
- Develop supportive relationships throughout the university with peers and supporting departments
Director of Operations
Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines
- Advanced the educational mission of nonprofit while creating new operational systems to support enrollment growth by 42%
- Created weekly newsletter and was face of the school for parents, students, Board of Directors and visitors
- Provided documentation of all processes to comply with state and local regulations and company policies including ESSER Grant
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiencies
- Lead creation of and implementation of Covid-19 protocols and enhanced security measures
- Managed Aftercare program including mentoring undergraduate staff
- Streamlined HR processes, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees
- Assisted with marketing, advertising and PR to drive program growth and fundraising initiatives
- Administered Federal Programs and State testing
Education
MS - Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNBA - Political Science
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
Staff Development; Project Management; Non-Profit Leadership; Instructor; Empathetic Leadership; Financial Management; Policy Implementation; Strategic Planning; Adaptability; Operations Management; State and Federal Programs; Talent Acquisition and Onboarding; Event Planning; CAP Certified; Quickbooks
IRIS; Taleo; Microsoft 365; Qualtrics; Concur; 25Live; Canvas
Civic Engagement
University of Tennessee, Volunteer: Move-In Day & Homecoming: Interact with students & families while providing campus information
tnAchieves, Mentor: Assist high school seniors as they navigate college enrollment
WUOT Public Radio: Fundraising and special projects
L&N STEM Academy PTSA Board: Mentored student leaders; implement successful fundraising events
Beaumont Magnet Elementary School PTA: Launched a partnership with UT Panhellenic Council to recruit volunteers; directed fundraising event that raised 30% of our annual budget
Additional Information
Josh Steele
Chief Programs Officer & Associate Vice Dean, University of Tennessee
jsteele@utk.edu
Jennifer Gramling, PhD
Director of Online Programs, University of Tennessee
jgramlin@utk.edu
Miriam Esther Wilhelm
Head of School, Knoxville Jewish Day School
865-386-3827
me@kjds.org
Louise Lindsay
Director, Arnstein Jewish Community Preschool
703-864-2790
louise.lindsay1876@gmail.com
Timeline
First Year Seminar
University of Tennessee
08.2023 - Current
Academic Program Manager
University of Tennessee
05.2023 - Current
Administrative Associate III
University Of Tennessee
10.2021 - 05.2023
Director of Operations
Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School
08.2014 - 10.2021
MS - Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Tennessee
BA - Political Science
The University of Tennessee