Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clearance:
Georgetown University Medical Center, Staff Community Award
Languages
Timeline

Arlene M. Franco

Georgetown University
Ashburn,V.A.
1
Language
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Dedicated Student Success and Academic Advising Professional with over 12 years of experience in higher education. Expertise in academic planning, registration, and enrollment management, fostering strong relationships with students and faculty. Proficient with Banner, Salesforce CRM, and Cognos, ensuring compliance with FERPA regulations. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Work History

Director, Data Analytics & Online Nursing Scheduling

7 Years 3 Months
Georgetown University | 04.2019 - Current
  • Lead the data vertical of the Berkley School of Nursing (BSON) studies by indicating needs, creating and revising standard operating procedures, and supporting both compliance and program coordination efforts.
  • Analyze and evaluate graduate online nursing program processes, policies, operations, and procedures. Analyze program data in order to provide recommendations for new program implementation strategies and operational changes.
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of enrollment, records, and registration processes for online programs serving a large student population with multiple admission cycles.
  • Create visual data dashboards to show admission and enrollment statistics and admission and enrollment projections over time.
  • Analyze graduate online nursing program processes, policies, operations, and procedures; provided data-driven recommendations for new program implementation strategies and operational improvements.
  • Maintain continuous engagement with stakeholders to ensure efficiency and effective communication within the organization.
  • Serve as the architect for institutional data reporting, utilizing enterprise software to deliver analytics on enrollment, retention, and marketing efforts across all academic programs.
  • Train and provide support to academic advisors, program staff, and senior leader in data reporting and student record updates across three platforms: INB Banner, Cognos and Salesforce.

Data Management Coordinator, School of Nursing and Health Studies

1 Year 9 Months
Georgetown University | 07.2017 - 04.2019

• Works closely with online graduate departments to create, populate, and key the schedule of classes.

• Supports graduation tracking and degree conferral.

• Oversees the implementation of critical student record processes.

• Acquires, maintains, and exercises all details of student information systems (Banner, Cognos), internal database (Salesforce, Google Forms), as well as detailed knowledge of academic processes and procedures.

• Prepares and submits reports as needed.

• Interact heavily with Registrar's Office, and is responsible for managing all official documentation related to students' academic records.

• Facilitated open communication channels among key stakeholders involved throughout project lifecycles allowing transparency during critical decision making periods.

• Managed relationships with external vendors involved in the procurement or enhancement of various software tools for effective database management.

Spanish Linguist-Contractor

7 Years
SOS International LTD | 04.2012 - 04.2019
  • Intelligence support responsible for delivering accurate translation, set up, and constant improvement of operational procedures focusing on quality control.
  • Conveyed cultural and social context of translated materials through written communication.
  • Ability to convey, in writing, the cultural and social context of translated materials.
  • Provided translation instruction and leadership to co-workers, fostering collaboration within the team.
  • Delivered accurate translations and improved operational procedures for quality control in intelligence support.

Associate Registrar

3 Years 1 Month
Ana G. Mendez University System | 06.2014 - 07.2017
  • Researches and verifies that students’ records meet the admission and registration documentation policies; official transcripts, high school transcripts, recommendations and certification forms.
  • Prepares preliminary and final transfer credit evaluations.
  • Creates and maintains forms required to update student records and files.
  • Prepares and revises study plans and advises and participates in course programming.
  • Participates in the elaboration and implementation of the site retention plan.
  • Processes and submits grades and attendance through Banner & Putty software.
  • Served as certifying official for SEVIS and veterans, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Maintains and correctly manages confidential information in accordance to FERPA regulations.
  • Researched and verified students’ records for compliance with admission and registration documentation policies, ensuring accuracy of official transcripts and recommendations.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Health Care Management

University of Phoenix | Fairfax | 09-2011
Completed while working full time.

Baccalaureate of Science - Human Services, concentration in Child Welfare and Family Services

New York City College of Technology, CUNY | Brooklyn, N.Y. | 06-2006
Completed while working full time.

Associates in Applied Sciences - Human Services

New York City College of Technology, CUNY | Brooklyn, N.Y. | 01-2004

Skills

Higher Education Administration
Student Registration
Academic Advising
Graduation Clearance
Student Records Management
Student Information Systems
Relationship Building
Detail-Oriented
Higher Education Administration
Data Reporting & Analytics
Cross-functional Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Certification

  • Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Certificate in Project Management

April 2020

Clearance:

  • FBI- NVTC Top Secret Clearance
  • Public Trust

Georgetown University Medical Center, Staff Community Award

The GUMC Staff Community Award is given to individuals who show positivity, perseverance, and resilience in their work and go above and beyond on behalf of the Georgetown community. The award is given to those who have built community engagement, supported staff, brought recognition to the medical center, demonstrated exemplary service to the medical center, promoted cura personalis, diversity and inclusion, and identified sustainability initiatives.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director, Data Analytics & Online Nursing Scheduling

Georgetown University
04.2019 - CurrentRead More

Data Management Coordinator, School of Nursing and Health Studies

Georgetown University
07.2017 - 04.2019Read More

Associate Registrar

Ana G. Mendez University System
06.2014 - 07.2017Read More

Spanish Linguist-Contractor

SOS International LTD
04.2012 - 04.2019Read More

New York City College of Technology, CUNY

Associates in Applied Sciences from Human Services
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New York City College of Technology, CUNY

Baccalaureate of Science from Human Services, concentration in Child Welfare and Family Services
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University of Phoenix

Masters of Business Administration from Health Care Management
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Arlene M. Franco