Ashley Crocker

Administrative Support - Research

Conducts literature searches of medical and other academic databases for faculty research projects. Provides technical support/assistance to the research team. Contacts various officials in business and professional organizations to obtain relevant information to support ongoing research that will be used in the publication of articles. On an ongoing basis, independently analyzes and identifies research to be included in the Mays Business School’s research database. Orders books and materials for research purposes. Creates and executes plan to promote current published work on social media, creates and maintains professional social media and web pages. Monitors project timelines and identifies issues. Attends meetings or committees on behalf of supervisor.

Administrative Support - Teaching

Coordinates logistics associated with the printing, assembly, and distribution of course materials. Oversees the Howdy and Canvas websites for courses. Develops logistics of visiting class speakers. Updates all class hand-outs from year-to-year and prepares class Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as needed. Record-keeper for courses. During times of remote delivery of classes, assists with technical matters, monitors student attendance and the Chat comments/questions. Helps students experiencing connectivity or other issues. Adapts, combines, and makes improvements to services, processes, or programs.

Office Administration, Travel/Meeting Coordination

Oversees and coordinates in-town, national, and international speaking engagements of professor, including logistics of travel, hotel, and ground transportation, etc., per university guidelines. Monitors and responds to incoming telephone calls from parties interested in establishing research projects or requesting speaking engagements for professor. Analyzes and responds to requests by the media, academicians, and other interested parties for specific research manuscripts or publications. Coordinates and prepares travel arrangements, meetings, itineraries, and onsite support for visitors, executives, healthcare professionals, and faculty. Organizes meetings. Organizes files, orders supplies, and makes recommendations for process improvements. Coordinates office records retention and maintains office references and resources materials. Participates in organizing departmental events.

Complete duties assigned to assist programming for the Center, as needed. These duties focus on the existing undergraduate degree track, corporate partnerships, an undergraduate scholars program, lecture series, and an associated student organization. Assists with organizing meetings and center events.

Organized and used variety of teaching techniques,
maximizing individual and group learning.
Explained complex mathematical concepts in easy-
to-comprehend terminology.

Communicated with parents and guardians
regarding academic, behavioral, or safety
concerns.

Coordinated with administrators and other staff
members to create environment focused on
meeting student academic and behavioral needs.

Used measurable data to track student
performance and enrich progress with visible
results.

Reviewed large amounts of data across multiple
platforms and sources to determine operational
impacts and needed actions.

Attended faculty meetings and contributed
relevant student data to support program
improvement.

Identified student challenges and discussed
corrective actions with lead teacher.

Worked with individual students or small groups of
students to reinforce information taught.

Provided generalized support services to students
and schools.

Instructed Computer classes with grades K-6th. Instructed Art & Music Classes for grades K-6th

Assisted the executive management team in
making informed decisions by providing timely and
accurate administrative support.

Screened incoming telephone calls, routing to
appropriate personnel.

Compiled and entered data into various databases
to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Composed and prepared various reports, forms,
and presentation materials.

Supported information security and integrity with
well-organized filing systems and databases.

Resolved issues, escalating major conflicts and
concerns to appropriate personnel.