Ellen Porter
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
High-energy professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dean of Disability Services
Wayne County Community College District
2019 - Current
- Ensure compliance of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Receive and review all student documentation districtwide including psychological, medical, educational assessments, and assist in the recommendation of reasonable accommodations.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and confidentiality for each student districtwide.
- Communicate effectively with the president, vice president, general counsel, faculty and staff when necessary.
- Review and confirm invoices from the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services (DHIS).
- Execute new student intake meetings.
- Visit campus locations on behalf of students or staff when deemed essential.
- Champion diversity initiatives within the department to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Attend Disability Services/ACCESS conferences and workshops.
Academic Advisor/ ACCESS Committee Member
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
2016 - 2019
- Provide educational guidance and assistance to students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for various situations.
- Assist the ACCESS committee in ensuring that each student has the tools necessary to be successful.
Executive Assistant to Vice Chancellor of Student Services
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
2013 - 2016
- Enforced weekly submission of staff members excerpts for the 'Chancellors Weekend Memo'
- Managed the daily statistics of the District Call Center
- Assisted with program planning, implementation and promotion.
- Author of "Chat with the Chancellor"; An opportunity that provided WCCCD students one on one time with Chancellor, Dr. Curtis L. Ivery.
- Assisted with the Dual Enrollment Program in numerous capacities.
Resource Developer/Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Coordinated the activities of the Executive Office
- Actively sought, identified and recognized external opportunities that provided funding opportunities and matched District goals.
- Researched government, foundation and corporate grants
- Ensured guidelines for funding were in compliance
Policy Analyst/ Council Member James Tate, Jr.
DETROIT CITY COUNCIL
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Reviewed contracts and ordinances
- Attended pertinent meetings
- Acted as Liaison with governmental entities, professional organizations, and community groups.
- Reviewed and made recommendations for the City's budget.
- Collaborated with fellow council members policy analysts to pass key legislation that would benefit the community and more.
Office Manager/ Council Member James Tate, Jr.
DETROIT CITY COUNCIL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided oversight of internal office operations
- Provided administrative support for the Councilman and seven staff members.
Policy Analyst/ Council President Pro Temp Conyers
DETROIT CITY COUNCIL
01.2007 - 07.2009
- Reviewed contracts and ordinances
- Facilitated communication and served as a liaison between community groups and constituents.
- Liaison with governmental entities, professional organizations, community groups, and more.
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops as a subject matter expert to remain current on emerging trends in public policy analysis.
Education
Master of Education - Adult Education And Training
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Student Development
- Knowledge of academic policies
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Collaborative mindset
- Individual Counseling
- Policy compliance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Bethel A.M.E. Church
- Cambridge Who’s Who
- Member of the AHEAD Association (Association on Higher Education and Disability)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Resource Developer/Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
01.2012 - 01.2013
Policy Analyst/ Council Member James Tate, Jr.
DETROIT CITY COUNCIL
02.2011 - 01.2012
Office Manager/ Council Member James Tate, Jr.
DETROIT CITY COUNCIL
01.2010 - 01.2011
Policy Analyst/ Council President Pro Temp Conyers
DETROIT CITY COUNCIL
01.2007 - 07.2009
Associate Dean of Disability Services
Wayne County Community College District
2019 - Current
Academic Advisor/ ACCESS Committee Member
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
2016 - 2019
Executive Assistant to Vice Chancellor of Student Services
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
2013 - 2016
Master of Education - Adult Education And Training
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wayne State University
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