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Dawson McDermott

Utica,NY

Summary

I am seeking to increase my knowledge and experiences as a supervisor in higher education. Three decades in higher education have led me to understand the value of community college experiences for students as well as developing staff.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Holistic Student Support

Mohawk Valley Community College
06.2019 - Current

Supervisor for student support advisors in the Holistic Student Support Center and Career Transition Services.

Adjunct Intructor

Mohawk Valley Community College
05.2000 - Current

Responsible for delivery and instruction of psychology various psychology courses.

Coordinator of Academic Advisement

Mohawk Valley Community College
01.2004 - 05.2019

Direct support for day to day operations for the Advisement Center and Payne Hall Help Desk.

Student Support Specialist

Mohawk Valley Community College
01.2000 - 12.2003

Coordination of the Advisement Center and supervisor for Payne Hall Help Desk staff.

Part-time Academic Advisor

Jefferson Community College
08.1996 - 12.1999

Responsible for registration, academic advising, and transfer evaluation for the academic advisement center.

Adjunct Instructor

Jefferson Community College
01.1995 - 12.1999

Responsible for teaching various psychology courses for the Psychology department and PLDC services.

Education

Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY
05.1992

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY
05.1989

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Staff Development
  • Negotiation
  • Hiring and Retention

Timeline

Director of Holistic Student Support

Mohawk Valley Community College
06.2019 - Current

Coordinator of Academic Advisement

Mohawk Valley Community College
01.2004 - 05.2019

Adjunct Intructor

Mohawk Valley Community College
05.2000 - Current

Student Support Specialist

Mohawk Valley Community College
01.2000 - 12.2003

Part-time Academic Advisor

Jefferson Community College
08.1996 - 12.1999

Adjunct Instructor

Jefferson Community College
01.1995 - 12.1999

Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

SUNY College At Oswego

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Jefferson Community College
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