Student success advocate in a variety of roles in Higher Education with 20 years of experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Athletics Director - Academic Services
University Of West Georgia
08.2013 - Current
Provide academic support for 350 - 400 student athletes for 14 NCAA teams and one UCA team.
Hire, train and supervise three to five graduate assistants.
Review and evaluate student athletes' academic progress, timely declaration of major, and progress toward graduation for NCAA eligibility
Identify need for academic support services, and create educational plans for student athletes requiring academic support.
Advise student athletes of academic requirements and consult with professional academic advisors regarding appropriate class schedules for student athletes.
Coordinate and implement study hall plans for individual teams and tracking/communication w/ coaching staff.
Coordinate and implement priority class registration for all student athletes.
Partner with campus offices for referrals to appropriate resources.
Maintain and provide needed data to Director of Compliance and Office of Registrar for certification of student athlete eligibility.
New student athlete orientation and registration.
Continuous communication with faculty regarding student participation in required competitions and requests for updates on student academic progress.
Offer basic NCAA academic training to campus partners (advising staff).
Academic Advisor
University Of West Georgia
08.2009 - 08.2013
Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Provided support and guidance to students requiring academic recovery plans
Advised "Keeping Hope Alive" program for Hope Scholarship education and support
Coordinated annual Major fair with faculty and advisor participation
Resident Life Coordinator
Hope College
08.2006 - 05.2009
Managed Dykstra Resident Hall which housed 200 plus first year female students
Supervised 3 part time Resident Directors who managed other buildings
Supervised Assistant Resident Director and ten Resident Assistants
Coordinated Resident Assistant recruitment and hiring process
Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations
Graduate Hall Director
University Of Northern Colorad
07.2004 - 07.2006
Managed Central Coalition, grouping of four residence halls
Hall Director
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
07.2002 - 06.2004
Managed Branch Hall housing 150-200 male first and second year students.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Berry College
Rome, GA
05.2002
Skills
Academic Standards
Task and Time Management
Eligibility Requirements
Athlete Engagement
Athlete Support
Program Records Management
Partnerships with faculty and coaches
Resource identification
Timeline
Assistant Athletics Director - Academic Services
University Of West Georgia
08.2013 - Current
Academic Advisor
University Of West Georgia
08.2009 - 08.2013
Resident Life Coordinator
Hope College
08.2006 - 05.2009
Graduate Hall Director
University Of Northern Colorad
07.2004 - 07.2006
Hall Director
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
07.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies