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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
Detroit, MI
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
Detroit
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
Detroit
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
Detroit
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
Detroit
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
Detroit
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
Detroit
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, AZ
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • 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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