Charmaine Hyppolite

Spearhead administration, compliance management, and oversight of the TRIO Talent Search Program

• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations for 8 staff.
• Boost postsecondary enrollment rates by 40% by implementing new strategies, increasing financial aid submissions and effectively advising students.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve performance and student outcomes.
• Evaluate program documentation to verify alignment with established goals, objectives, and federal guidelines.
• Form strategic partnerships and connect with college administrators, faculty, public school district partners, parents, and community representatives to drive program development.

Oversaw the overall administration, management, design, supervision, and evaluation of the Department of Labor YouthBuild Program.

• Supervise the development and implantation of the support services for out of school youth 16-24 years old to be 'job-ready'
• Effectively managed a $1.5M+ grant
• Led the preparation and submission of Quarterly Fiscal and Narrative Reports to the U.S Department of Labor
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the overall growth and successful delivery of the Scope of Services.

Led program initiatives and delivered program objectives while managing grant implementation and developing new program innovations.

• Manage twelve personnel working in recruitment and academic advising capacities.
• Increased postsecondary enrollment rates by 90% and secured $120.000+ in financial aid and scholarships for TRIO students
• Forefront program compliance and outcome measurements while proficiently handling overall budget of 3.5M+ per grant cycle.
• Established and fostered productive partnerships with school administrators and the community to successfully promote program goals

Member of the university crisis committee, academic performance and retention committee.

• Supported students with varying needs and connected students to the right campus resource as students navigated through their college experience
• Maintained accurate records of disciplinary actions, enabling efficient tracking of patterns and trends in student conduct issues.
• Implemented restorative justice practices in addressing instances of misconduct, fostering a culture of accountability and growth among students.
• Assisted in planning school-wide events aimed at promoting a positive school culture and encouraging good citizenship among students.
• Coordinated efforts with counseling staff to provide targeted interventions for at-risk students demonstrating concerning behaviors.