Emily Boyd
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic higher education professional dedicated to coaching students for academic and career success. Proven expertise in fostering student-centered initiatives, facilitating team collaboration, and executing impactful events. Strong skills in project management and developing professional competencies that drive student development. Aiming to further elevate career services by implementing innovative strategies that empower students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, The Office of Professional Oversight
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the event report system tracking alleged issues of mistreatment or unprofessionalism
- Executed 50+ educational opportunities annually for faculty, trainees and staff regarding professionalism, communication, civility, and wellness
- Established a Journal Club for faculty, staff and students to engage in topics related to workplace professionalism
- Created monthly office newsletter highlighting office achievements and upcoming events
- Served in the capacity of confidential and neutral Ombuds for the medical community
- Served as a student advocate to 20+ medical students sent to appear before Professionalism Honor Board and the Student Progress Committee
- Created annual professionalism week for faculty, staff, trainees, and students to engage in workshops, training, events, and speakers.
- Managed office budget and administrative processes
- Coached residents and medical students on professional communication and behaviors
- Coordinates office projects to achieve strategic goals and timelines
- Designed and sustained office tracking documents
- Developed and distribute an annual survey, analyze responses, and create reports for stakeholders.
University 101
09.2015 - Current
- Prepare a syllabus and class lesson plans for one class meeting per week
- Educate first- year students on important aspects of transitioning to college including study skills, time management, campus resources, vocation, the Jesuit mission, and diversity
- Develop creative curriculum to focus on first year student development
- Schedule guest speakers and presenters for classes
- Evaluate and provide feedback on student reflections and projects
- Assign grades to students
Retention Specialist, School of Nursing
Saint Louis University
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Collaborate with dean, faculty and advisors to support all students in the School of Nursing
- Identify students that are at risk based on academic, financial and social emotional factors and provide ongoing intervention and support
- Seek out and build relationships with campus partners to provide new resources to students
- Build rapport and trust quickly with students and faculty to best determine level of support needed
- Coordinate first-year seminar class for nursing students in conjunction with faculty instructor
- Assists in curriculum development, hiring peer mentors, and creation of a website for NURS 1400 class
- Senior Grant Personnel for the Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant
- Build monthly meeting curriculum
- Report on academic resource use and retention data
- Identify speakers and important resources for grant student meetings
- Coordinate wellness semester long programming for nursing students
- Conduct mindfulness research with two faculty members to be published in the Journal of Nursing Education
- Develop academic success presentations and workshops as requested by faculty and departments
- Present to first-year students and families at large summer orientation events
- Work with multiple technology platforms such as Excel, Banner, Web Extender, Cognos, and INB
Student Success Coach, Retention and Student Success
Saint Louis University
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed a caseload of around 160 students who are identified at risk through predictive models
- Created student case notes and manage master caseload excel document
- Communicated regularly with faculty and staff stakeholders across campus to support at risk students
- Collected Mapworks survey data and create presentations and reports regarding student feedback
- Prepared executive summaries to inform stakeholders groups and Retention & Student Success annual reporting
- Educated students on academic skills, socio-emotional skills, career paths and financial resources
- Presented on academic skills to classes and student organizations throughout the academic year
- Collaborated with team to establish curriculum, assessment, and marketing material for newly established office
Graduate Assistant, Academic Support
Saint Louis University
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Supplemental Instruction (SI) Supervisor, Academic Support
- Supervised nine SI Leaders who facilitate three, one- hour group session per week
- Planned and held monthly staff meetings to discuss skill development
- Conducted observations of each SI Leader per semester to evaluate skills and provide feedback
- Developed and led orientation training for new SI Leaders
Legal Assistant
Carey and Danis, P.C.
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Interacted with attorneys regarding status of clients and case updates
- Maintained and updated client database using excel
- Provided case information and status updates for over 1000 clients, worked through issues with unhappy clients and provided additional support for difficult clients
- Called client health providers in order to find missing medical records
- Maintained client confidentiality and worked with highly sensitive client information daily
Education
Master of Arts - Student Personnel Administration
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sport Studies
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2010
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Project coordination
- Clear communication
- Coaching certification
Publications
- Evaluation of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention on Examination Anxiety and Stress, Bultas MW, Boyd E, McGroarty C, J Nurs Educ, 11/21, 60, 11, 625-628, 10.3928/01484834-20210913-04, 34723741
- Evidence-based strategies to advance BSN student diversity, Murray TA, Simmons KJ, Boyd E, Holmes S, Bobo TL, Turner J, J Prof Nurs, 03/22, 39, 122-130, 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.12.013, 35272819
Committee and Conference Experience
- Women’s Commission Awards Chair, 2022, Present
- Women’s Commission President, 2020, 2022
- Women’s Commission Vice President, 2019, 2020
- Women’s Commission Program Committee Chair, 2017, 2019
- NACADA Conference, 2017
- Junior Day of Reflection Planning Team, 2016, 2017
- Women’s Commission Program Committee, 2016, 2017
- American Association of University Women Representative, 2015, 2016
- Division of Student Development Student Employment Aspiration Team, 2015, 2016
- Mapworks Conference, 2014, 2016
Timeline
Coordinator, The Office of Professional Oversight
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
04.2021 - Current
Retention Specialist, School of Nursing
Saint Louis University
10.2016 - 03.2021
University 101
09.2015 - Current
Student Success Coach, Retention and Student Success
Saint Louis University
06.2014 - 09.2016
Graduate Assistant, Academic Support
Saint Louis University
01.2013 - 05.2014
Legal Assistant
Carey and Danis, P.C.
06.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Arts - Student Personnel Administration
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sport Studies
Miami University