Colby Carpenter
Wilburton,Oklahoma
Summary
Currently employed as Academic Counselor with TRiO/SSS program with direct experience in financial aid, enrollment, veterans' affairs, testing, admissions, and scholarships for over seven years. Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques, procedures and plans. Motivational, positive, and proactive with success effectively advising a broad demographic of students to navigate and succeed in higher education by delivering comprehensive program of counseling and supportive services to students. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs using excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help students flourish on path to graduation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Career/ Transfer Academic Counselor
Eastern Oklahoma State College
09.2021 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Provided design content and instruction for student workshops.
- Developed individualized action plans for each student.
- Organized cultural events and trips.
- Organized university transfer event and trips.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
Learning Commons Coordinator
Eastern Oklahoma State College
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered class evaluations and coordinated compliance reporting.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures to support educational program and curriculum.
- Scheduled educational activities to drive mission and values of institution.
Carl Perkins Advisor/ ADA & VA Coordinator
Eastern Ok
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Maintained & enforced standards to keep college VA eligible.
- Accessed & worked with student data via federal government systems as well as state and college systems.
- Prepared annual reporting for Carl Perkins grant & VA reporting.
- Determined student ADA accomodations based on need
- Advocated for students with instructors and other various departments
- Enforced & maintained ADA compliance by college
Student Service Representative/ VA Coordinator
Eastern Oklahoma College
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Supported student social, emotional and academic development.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Implemented retention strategies to improve outcomes.
- Provided information and coordinated referrals for available programs.
- Assisted students with FAFSA application and processes
- Administered Accuplacer placement exams
- Add & dropped classes for students
- Worked with hundreds of students each semester
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education
Arkansas State University
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHAssociate of Arts - History/ Political Science
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Multicultural Competence
- Excellent Communication
- Student Advocacy
- Ellucian System Software
- Blumen Data Management Software
- Academic Intervention
- Academic mentoring
- Student records management
- Individualized education programs
- Data-driven decision making
- Academic counseling
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Disability Services
- Curriculum knowledge
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Academic Planning
- Career advising
- Retention Strategies
- Higher Education Policy
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Career/ Transfer Academic Counselor
Eastern Oklahoma State College
09.2021 - Current
Learning Commons Coordinator
Eastern Oklahoma State College
06.2021 - 08.2021
Carl Perkins Advisor/ ADA & VA Coordinator
Eastern Ok
08.2019 - 06.2021
Student Service Representative/ VA Coordinator
Eastern Oklahoma College
08.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Higher Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - History/ Political Science
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
University of Oklahoma
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