Glen R. Gross
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, enhancing student leadership through strategic leadership and project management. Spearheaded curriculum redesign and developed transformative workshops, increasing engagement by 35%. Expert in coaching, mentoring, and analytical thinking, with a flair for fostering cultural competency and organizational development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Archer Center for Student Leadership Development/Lecturer
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2012 - 09.2024
- Instructor for Professional Development Leadership Competencies (ENGR 4020) and Co-Instructor for Introduction to Engineering Design/Professional Development I (ENGR 2050)
- Served on Engineering Dept. Curriculum Redesign committee for Introduction to Engineering Design (ENGR 2050)
- Served as Professional Development Leadership Competencies Curriculum Review Committee Chair
- Developed, implemented and assessed a series of transition to college workshops for Bridge Mentor program, serving academically underserved student populations
- Proposed, designed and Implemented new Cultural Competency class session for ENGR 2050 Professional Development Leadership Competencies
- Designed, implemented and assessed series of organizational development workshops for executive boards of diverse Engineering Professional Societies (NSBE, SHPE, SWE and SASE)
- Trained new colleagues on facilitation and administration of Professional Development Leadership Competencies course
- Reimagined the purpose and scope of peer leadership education program (Leadership Educators Advising Peers: LEAP) tripling the number of members who now facilitate approximately 30 experiential trainings annually
- Served as catalyst for development of low-ropes teambuilding course. Securing funds and designing course constructed in Summer of 2024.
- Conducted annual Public Speaking training for Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants
- Certified MBTI Practitioner and SDI (Strength Deployment Inventory) Facilitator
Coalition Coordinator
Southshire Partnership for a Healthy Community
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Administered Federal Drug Free Communities substance abuse prevention grant
- Implemented data-driven evidence-based initiatives and programs
- Designed, implemented and evaluated social norms marketing campaign in partnership with Southern Vermont College
- Submitted bi-annual Drug Free Communities assessment reports to SAMHSA
- Implemented parent media campaign utilizing social marketing strategies
- Expanded coalition membership by 35% over two years
- Designed and facilitated youth leadership and substance abuse awareness trainings
Adjunct History and Humanities Instructor
Southern Vermont College
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed curriculum and implemented syllabus for sections of Race, Gender, Ethnicity & Class; U.S. History I and II; Social Problems; Macroeconomics; Western Civilization I and II
- Selected texts and readings for respective courses
- Developed all assignments and evaluated student performance
- Taught Quest for Success, a three credit first-year student seminar focusing on service learning and college success
- Served twice on faculty committee to evaluate and design the Quest for Success course
Community Coordinator (Part-time)
City of New London, Office of Youth Affairs
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordinated initiatives of community coalition charged with combating teen substance abuse
- Designed and implemented community-wide needs assessment
- Assisted in writing and obtaining Federal and State grants
- Created www.newlondonclicks.org community website
- Coordinated and promoted substance free events for New London High School
- Recipient of state-wide award for 'Best Community Coalition 2005'
- Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximum impact on the community.
Director of Student Activities & the Steinman College Center
Franklin & Marshall College
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Supervised 3 full-time professionals, 4 paid undergraduate interns and 90 work study students
- Planned and administered a departmental budget of $80,000
- Advised Student Government Association
- Advised SGA Finance Committee on the allocation and implementation of $187,00 in student activities funds
- Coordinated Student Orientation as well as Homecoming, Siblings, and Springfest Weekends
- Created and implemented outdoor experiential adventure course for New Student Orientation
- Developed 'Leaderpalooza' annual student organization leadership retreat attended by over 80 club leaders
- Supervised student-run productions of major concerts such as Ray Charles, Penn & Teller, George Carlin and the Indigo Girls
- Served as Advisor to Ben's Underground, a student-run night club/coffeehouse
- Directed daily operations of Steinman College Center including staffing, room reservations and security
- Served as 'on-call' crisis administrator for the College
- Supervised a team of professional staff members, fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and ongoing feedback.
Director of Student & Cultural Activities and Emily Flint Campus Center
Franklin Pierce College
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Advised Student Senate and Campus Activities Board
- Administered departmental budget and all student activities fees
- Supervised Flint Campus Center Manager and Information Desk student staff
- Planned and implemented new Student Orientation Program
- Coordinated experiential adventure-based orientation program for new students
- Chaired Crimson & Grey Faculty/Student Cultural Arts Committee
- Awarded Student Senate Recognition Award for advising duties
Director of Student Activities
Mount Wachusett Community College
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Directed all aspects of the student activities program
- Assisted with academic advising of new students
Shriver Center Program Board Adviser
Miami University of Ohio
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Advised Program Board a self-supported student union programming organization
- Advised Miami Memos student business charged with publishing and selling a student day planner and calendar of events
- Advised Special Events, Films, Concerts and other student committees
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Connecticut College
New London, CTMasters of Science - College Student Personnel Services
Miami University
Oxford, OHBachelor of Arts - History
State University of New York at Geneseo
Geneseo, NYSkills
- Project Management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Group Facilitation
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Associate Director of Archer Center for Student Leadership Development/Lecturer
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2012 - 09.2024
Coalition Coordinator
Southshire Partnership for a Healthy Community
01.2009 - 01.2011
Adjunct History and Humanities Instructor
Southern Vermont College
01.2007 - 01.2010
Community Coordinator (Part-time)
City of New London, Office of Youth Affairs
01.2004 - 01.2007
Director of Student Activities & the Steinman College Center
Franklin & Marshall College
01.1997 - 01.2002
Director of Student & Cultural Activities and Emily Flint Campus Center
Franklin Pierce College
01.1994 - 01.1997
Director of Student Activities
Mount Wachusett Community College
01.1993 - 01.1994
Shriver Center Program Board Adviser
Miami University of Ohio
01.1990 - 01.1993
Masters of Science - College Student Personnel Services
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts - History
State University of New York at Geneseo
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Connecticut College
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