Open To Work
ELIZABETH MARRERO
Elmwood Park
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional in student affairs and higher education with over 10 years of experience enhancing student engagement, coordinating clinical placements, and implementing retention strategies. Expertise in advising, career readiness coaching, and compliance management, fostering strong partnerships across educational, healthcare, and community environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Affairs & Externship Coordinator
American Institute
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate clinical and externship placements with over 50 healthcare and community partners.
- Liaised between students, faculty, employers, and leadership to facilitate successful placement outcomes.
- Advised and supported students throughout academic and externship journeys, enhancing student success and program completion rates.
- Monitor student progress, identify barriers to success, and connect students with appropriate resources and support services.
- Provide career readiness coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, and professional communication skills.
- Collaborate with academic departments and external partners to strengthen student engagement and workforce readiness.
- Manage scheduling, communication, and documentation for multiple programs and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate student records, compliance documentation, and placement tracking systems.
- Analyzed placement and retention data to inform institutional goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Education Operations & Administrative Specialist
American Institute
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated academic operations, student services, and administrative functions for multiple educational programs to enhance overall program delivery.
- Guided students with program requirements, scheduling, and academic support needs, fostering their academic success and engagement.
- Built and maintained tracking systems utilized by leadership for performance monitoring and reporting.
- Managed compliance records and documentation to ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory standards.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and student support services.
- Supported faculty, leadership, and administrative teams through effective communication and coordination.
Administrative Assistant
Passaic Pediatrics
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Coordinated front desk operations, appointment scheduling, and patient coordination to ensure seamless service in fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service and communication support to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Maintained confidential patient records and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Supported administrative reporting, record management, and office operations to maintain organizational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
10-2026
Skills
Externship Coordination
- Career Services
- Academic Advising
- Student engagement
- Retention strategies
- Program Management
- Event coordination
- Administrative Operations
- Student Information Systems
- Data management
- Workday
- PeopleSoft
- SharePoint
- Compliance management
- Problem Solving
- Digital Communication
- Leadership Development
Open To Relocation
True
Bilingual
- English
- Spanish
Leadership Experience
- General Secretary, House of Hope for the Nations Church, Current, Provide executive-level administrative support to senior leadership., Manage calendars, meeting coordination, documentation, and ministry communications., Maintain organizational records and support strategic ministry initiatives.
- Director, Kids Ministry, House of Hope for the Nations Church, Current, Lead programs serving more than 25 children and families., Coordinate volunteers, educational activities, special events, and community engagement initiatives., Develop age-appropriate programming that supports personal and spiritual growth.
- District Leader, Kids Ministry, House of Hope for the Nations Church, Current, Provide leadership and mentorship to ministry teams., Support volunteer development, program implementation, and leadership training initiatives.
Timeline
Student Affairs & Externship Coordinator
American Institute
01.2021 - Current
Education Operations & Administrative Specialist
American Institute
01.2018 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant
Passaic Pediatrics
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix