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Courtney Lockhart

Wichita,Kansas

Summary

Over 20 years serving the WSU community in International Education, Financial Aid and Student Affairs via the CARE Team. Possess exceptional computer, conversational and people skills. Excellent working knowledge using university systems sch as BannerPROD, WebNow, Maxient, SSC Navigate and all Microsoft Office programs. Ability to train, motivate others and self, and receive and follow instruction. Ability to investigate student complaints and follow-through until a resolve is found. Ability to have difficult conversations while being committed to maintaining confidentiality of important documents and situations, detailing and communicating those situations honestly and thoroughly. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage assigned duties. A customer service specialist with a global mindset, focused on cultural variations and privacies. Ability to navigate and lead others through necessary, various changes in a pandemic. Knowledge of Wichita State University departments and student support services.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Outreach & Support

Wichita State University
09.2022 - Current
  • Engage in non-clinical case management
  • Work collaboratively with other university staff and departments
  • Facilitate referrals for students to various resources on and off campus
  • Provide life coach counseling to students in distress
  • Assist in providing support to meet students’ basic needs
  • Complete trainings through various campus departments, including Title IX

Office of Financial Aid Assistant Director – Student Services & Outreach

Wichita State University
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Member of central leadership team leading the Office of Financial Aid (OFA)
  • Directly supervise 5 full-time advisors
  • Responsible for training all new customer service staff; assist in onboarding of other new staff in the OFA and across campus
  • Advise students and families regarding federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid
  • Be a liaison for the OFA and Wichita State in area high schools and in the surrounding community

Office of Financial Aid Financial Aid Advisor

Wichita State University
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Advise students and families regarding the availability of federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid
  • Provide students and families with scholarship, grant, loan, work-study, and debt management assistance
  • Be a liaison for the OFA and Wichita State University

Dept. of International Education Senior Administrative Assistant

Wichita State University
09.2010 - 10.2014
  • Work with a team to successfully recruit, admit and register thousands of international students a year
  • Use scanning software to scan important legal documents into virtual databases for each international student
  • Efficiently mail out admissions documents to recently admitted, prospective students
  • Arrange international student arrival and transportation from the airport
  • Update agent information in computer databases
  • Lead conversational English sessions with groups of international students
  • Assist in organizing new international (undergraduate & graduate) student orientation

Dept. of International Education

Wichita State University
09.2003 - 05.2010
  • Work with a team to successfully recruit, admit and register thousands of international students a year
  • Use scanning software to scan important legal documents into virtual databases for each international student
  • Efficiently mail out admissions documents to recently admitted, prospective students
  • Arrange international student arrival and transportation from the airport
  • Update agent information in computer databases
  • Lead conversational English sessions with groups of international students
  • Assist in organizing new international (undergraduate & graduate) student orientation

Education

Master of Education in Counseling - Applied Studies

Wichita State University
12.2023

Bachelor of General Studies - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Wichita State University
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Wichita State University
12.2006

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Wichita State University
05.2005

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Written Communication
  • Team building
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

References

  • Alicia Newell - Assist. VP - Student Affairs, Assessment and Retention, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0128, (316) 978-6105
  • Guy Schroeder – Chief of UPD, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0003, (316) 209-7866
  • Kindra Brooks – Specialist/First-Year Advisor, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0159, (316) 978-7424
  • Rebeca Tuttle – Immigration Specialist, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0038, (316) 978-5372

Certification

Microsoft Office Power User

Timeline

Student Outreach & Support

Wichita State University
09.2022 - Current

Office of Financial Aid Assistant Director – Student Services & Outreach

Wichita State University
01.2018 - 09.2022

Office of Financial Aid Financial Aid Advisor

Wichita State University
10.2014 - 01.2018

Dept. of International Education Senior Administrative Assistant

Wichita State University
09.2010 - 10.2014

Dept. of International Education

Wichita State University
09.2003 - 05.2010

Master of Education in Counseling - Applied Studies

Wichita State University

Bachelor of General Studies - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Wichita State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Wichita State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Wichita State University
Courtney Lockhart