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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
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, 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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