ELIZABETH MANZELLA
Administrator/Director/Educator
Ringwood,NJ
Summary
Proficient in organizational development and people management, with a focus on training material and e-learning development. Engaged in workforce planning initiatives that align with institutional goals, contributing to programmatic improvements through data analysis. Experience includes curating systems for evidence collection for self-study reporting and presenting findings to leadership and external evaluators. Capable of facilitating new employee training and virtual training sessions to enhance staff preparedness and compliance with employment laws.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Planning Lead
MHC Academy
North Haledon
09.2018 - Current
- Supported development of multi-year strategic goals by analyzing qualitative and quantitative feedback from students, families, and faculty.
- Planned and executed community-facing events to surface institutional improvement priorities, ensuring inclusive representation across departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to launch subcommittees targeting defined KPIs in academic performance, operations, and culture.
Lead Coordinator - Middle States Accreditation
MHC Academy
North Haledon
09.2017 - Current
- Oversaw the complete accreditation process, including multi-phase project planning, compliance audits, cross-team coordination, and high-stakes reviews.
- Curated and organized a system of evidence collection for self-study reporting, maintaining rigorous documentation and transparency standards.
- Analyzed institutional data to identify gaps and inform programmatic improvements; presented results to leadership and external evaluators.
- Trained and coached staff to prepare for evaluator interviews, reinforcing institutional alignment and stakeholder readiness under deadline-driven conditions.
Director of Educational Technology
MHC Academy
North Haledon
09.2013 - Current
- Led the launch of a 1:1 Apple learning initiative, managing implementation, stakeholder buy-in, training programs, and risk mitigation across the organization.
- Built support systems including workshops, resource libraries, and individualized coaching, enabling over 30 faculty members to adopt digital tools effectively.
- Anticipated resistance to change and developed a transition framework tied to curriculum alignment, tech-readiness benchmarks, and stakeholder engagement.
Federal and State Funding Initiative Manager
MHC Academy
North Haledon
09.2013 - Current
- Managed multimillion-dollar funding applications (e.g., USAC E-Rate), navigating complex federal compliance standards and ensuring institutional eligibility.
- Maintained precise documentation and audit-ready systems, reinforcing the school's accountability and securing critical operational support.
- Demonstrated fluency in regulations affecting operations, data privacy, and infrastructure planning-skills transferable to HR policy and systems compliance.
Department Supervisor - Visual, Performing, and Practical Arts
MHC Academy
North Haledon
09.2008 - Current
- Directed people operations within the department by leading performance reviews, setting team goals, and implementing development plans aligned to institutional metrics.
- Conducted formal and informal teacher evaluations, incorporating KPIs such as instructional effectiveness and student engagement benchmarks to drive feedback and accountability.
- Customized and deployed Bullseye, a digital performance management tool, to track real-time feedback and goal attainment, improving coaching precision.
- Applied the FRISK documentation framework to identify, document, and remediate interpersonal and instructional challenges to strengthen long-term team performance.
Dean of Student Affairs
MHC Academy
North Haledon
08.2013 - 07.2024
- Designed and led processes to manage the full student experience, modeling employee lifecycle strategies including onboarding, performance feedback, engagement, and community-building.
- Created and delivered a comprehensive 3-day onboarding program for new faculty, orienting staff on internal systems (LMS, SIS, Rubicon, Bullseye), organizational values, and performance standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to upskill faculty and staff on key instructional and behavioral strategies, reinforcing a culture of continuous growth and clarity.
- Directed the development and remote deployment of a Career Exploration Library during COVID-19, collaborating with academic departments, alumni relations, and internship committees to drive cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
St. Elizabeth University
NJ05.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Education and Metalsmithing
University of the Arts
PA05.1989
Skills
- Organizational development
- People management
- Training material development
- E-learning development
- New employee training
- Virtual training
- Employment law compliance
- Workforce planning
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteTimeline
Strategic Planning Lead
MHC Academy
09.2018 - Current
Lead Coordinator - Middle States Accreditation
MHC Academy
09.2017 - Current
Director of Educational Technology
MHC Academy
09.2013 - Current
Federal and State Funding Initiative Manager
MHC Academy
09.2013 - Current
Dean of Student Affairs
MHC Academy
08.2013 - 07.2024
Department Supervisor - Visual, Performing, and Practical Arts
MHC Academy
09.2008 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
St. Elizabeth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Education and Metalsmithing
University of the Arts
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