Dawn Hougland
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented international education professional with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Credential Analyst
World Education Services
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Processed foreign education credentials education, employment, and immigration purposes
- Completed detailed reports showing for authenticity and equivalency of degrees in the U.S.A and Canada
- Participated in Francophone, Western Europe and Commonwealth Information Sessions to track changes in educational policies
- Translated document information from French to English.
Acting Director, Office of International Programs
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Managed budgets
- Facilitated collaboration with university exchange partners and recruitment agent.
- Developed partnerships for Executive cohort programs and short-term visiting scholar program.
- Supervised International Admissions Counselor and clerical staff
Assistant Director, Office of International Progra
Roosevelt University
08.2003 - 07.2016
- Reported to USCIS and the US Department of State on F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors attending Roosevelt University
- Presented and coordinated orientation programming and testing for 150-250 new international students. Present information on Study Abroad for all new undergraduate students
- ·Evaluated foreign credentials to determine equivalency for university admission
- Processed graduate and undergraduate applications for international student admission
- Recruited International students locally and internationally
Resources and Policy Analyst/International Student Advisor
University Of Illinois At Chicago
02.1999 - 08.2003
- Verified work eligibility and ensured I-9 compliance for international students, faculty, and staff
- Maintained student and faculty databases. Updated and edited office Website
- Provided immigration and cultural advising for over 2400 International students
- Transitioned university policies for USCIS initial SEVIS database compliance; including determining FSA Atlas database specifications for SEVIS Batch processing.
- Planned and conducted new student orientation for 300-400 new students annually
- Implemented workshops on student employment and a variety of educational and cultural programs
- Headed office Y2K Compliance team
Administrative Assistant
First Continental Trading, Inc.
02.1998 - 02.1999
- Supported executive staff by coordinating international and domestic travel
- Performed office management and administrative duties to support trading office
- Ensured Y2K compliance
Assistant to the Special Projects Coordinator
University Of Evansville, International Institute
02.1997 - 08.1997
- ESL Teacher for Hiroshima Jogakuin University Summer Study
- Coordinatored visiting programs from Argentina and Japan
- Assisted with the “Niijama Spring Study” (American Culture Program)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies & French
University of Evansville
Evansville, INCertificate - TEFL
University of Evansville
Evansville, INSkills
- Interpretation of Immigration Regulations: F-1 International Student J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Basic knowledge of H1-B Employment, Tourist, and Permanent Resident status
- Foreign Credential Evaluation for Francophone countries, Western Europe and the Commonwealth
- Strong presentation skills including workshops for international students, university personnel, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- TEFL Certificate
Volunteer Positions
- AVON39: The Walk to End Breast Cancer, Rest Stop Crew Leader, 06/2006, 06/2017
- Field Museum of Natural History, Docent, 03/2012, 05/2017
Professional Organizations
- Chicago Roundtable of International Educators (CRIE), Member of Planning Committee, 2020-current
- Study Illinois, Treasurer, 2006 -2008, 2012-2018
- International Educators of Illinois (IEI)
International Experience
- Study: Caen, France
- Recruitment: Cyprus, Thailand, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Colombia
Languages
French
Professional Working
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture401k matchPaid time offSoftware
Banner
Slate CRM
Ellucian CRM
Timeline
Credential Analyst
World Education Services
06.2021 - 03.2024
Acting Director, Office of International Programs
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
07.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Director, Office of International Progra
Roosevelt University
08.2003 - 07.2016
Resources and Policy Analyst/International Student Advisor
University Of Illinois At Chicago
02.1999 - 08.2003
Administrative Assistant
First Continental Trading, Inc.
02.1998 - 02.1999
Assistant to the Special Projects Coordinator
University Of Evansville, International Institute
02.1997 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies & French
University of Evansville
Certificate - TEFL
University of Evansville
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