Irena Ilic

• Organized events and functions to facilitate student engagement.
• Coordinated programming initiatives to improve inclusion among students.
• Assisted faculty with research projects and event material preparation.
• Managed scheduling and communications for administrative support.
• Contributed to data collection and analysis for student engagement research.
• Collaborated with faculty on program assessments and department development projects.
• Created databases to track student event records and attendance.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines under pressure.

Oversaw team of editors and writers, producing high-quality content consistently.

• Edited manuscripts for clarity, grammar, and consistency before publication.
• Collaborated with writers to refine articles, enhancing submission quality.
• Coordinated with designers to create visually appealing layouts for publications.
• Managed production process, including proofreading, printing, and distribution.
• Researched industry trends to inform content strategy and identify relevant topics.
• Implemented feedback processes to drive continuous improvement in editorial practices.
• Analyzed reader feedback data to shape future content strategies.

• Spearheaded strategic planning and execution, boosting student communication, and representing students.
• Attended student meetings to respond to questions about board activities, or operations.
• Enhanced relationship between students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborated with university leadership to develop innovative, student-led initiatives.
• Represented the organization at university events, fostering visibility and engagement.
• Formulated and managed professional development and leadership training programs.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and partners to secure competitive terms.
• Led strategic planning sessions to define organizational goals and priorities.
• Oversaw organizational activities to ensure alignment with the university's vision and objectives.
• Actively participated in strategic planning sessions to identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the university.
• Participated in negotiations related to university mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize student success, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
• Served as a representative of the Student Senate at various events, such as Board of Trustee meetings, faculty meetings, and alumni/donor events.
• Prepared agendas for board meetings, ensuring that all necessary reports and materials were available for review.
• Oversaw the recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of new board members.
• Reviewed financial reports to assess organizational health and sustainability.

• Greeted students and visitors at reception, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Managed incoming calls, directing them to appropriate staff members efficiently.
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments for students with advisors and faculty.
• Maintained organized student records, ensuring regular updates to information.
• Provided accurate information on academic programs and campus resources.
• Resolved inquiries and issues with professionalism and care.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance front desk operations.
• Performed data entry tasks accurately across various computer systems.

• Managed inventory of artifacts, applying preservation techniques to ensure longevity.
• Conducted research on historical artifacts to enhance exhibition narratives.
• Prepared reports on collection status to support protection and preservation efforts.
• Created accurate labels for displays, detailing artifacts and artwork.
• Organized acquisitions of art objects, archives, and other materials for the collection.
• Assessed scholar requests for access to collection items for research purposes.
• Guided cataloging processes to maintain compliance with accepted standards.
• Executed marketing initiatives through social media and email to increase collection attendance.

• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform ongoing research projects.
• Assisted in data collection and analysis for multiple studies.
• Prepared detailed reports summarizing methodologies and findings.
• Organized research documentation for efficient access and retrieval.
• Participated in team meetings to review project progress and align goals.
• Engaged in training sessions to advance research skills and knowledge.
• Monitored developments in relevant research fields to ensure current practices.
• Collaborated with researchers during brainstorming sessions for potential investigation strategies.