Irene Rodriguez
New York,NY
Summary
Higher education professional with extensive experience supporting nontraditional undergraduates in complex academic environments. Demonstrated expertise in academic policy interpretation, holistic advising, academic recovery, and cross-unit collaboration. Trusted institutional partner with a strong record of advancing student success, advising pedagogy, and continuity within GS-style undergraduate programs. PhD in progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Dean of Student Advising
Columbia University, School of General Studies
11.2023 - Current
- Provide high-level academic advising and case management to a diverse undergraduate population, including veterans, transfer students, international F-1 students, returning adult learners.
- Serve as a key academic decision-maker for students navigating probation, academic warning, and complex policy-driven academic challenges.
- Co-pilot a holistic academic recovery program for students on academic sanctions, integrating policy guidance, academic planning, and personal support to promote persistence and degree completion.
- Collaborate closely with permanent advisors to provide differentiated, coordinated support for students with layered academic and personal needs.
- Partner with Admissions, Student Life, Wellness, Study Abroad, and other campus offices to ensure continuity of academic advising and holistic student support.
- Develop and maintain deep expertise in GS academic policy, degree requirements, curriculum pathways, and graduation standards; serve as an advising resource to colleagues across units.
- Seminar Instructor of University Studies for new GS students, supporting academic transition, institutional navigation, and student belonging.
- Co-facilitated Getting Things Done, a recurring workshop series focused on time management, study strategies, executive functioning, and social-emotional support.
- Facilitate New Student Orientation programming, including advisor sessions, Dual BA information sessions, and civility workshops.
- Maintain detailed advising documentation and educational records in compliance with institutional standards and best practices.
Lead Virtual Instructional Coach
Class Measures - Performance Review Program for Initial Certification
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Provide targeted coaching through post-observation conferences, written feedback, and individualized goal setting.
- Observe and evaluate certification candidates' instructional practice aligned with Massachusetts Standards for Teaching.
- Collaborate with mentor teachers and school administrators to support candidate growth through formative and summative assessments.
- Support educators in integrating equity-centered and DEI-informed pedagogical practices.
- Review and approve teacher portfolios for certification readiness.
- Develop mentor training curriculum and guidance materials.
- Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for program accountability and quality assurance.
Administrative Assistant
Columbia University, School of General Studies
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported undergraduate academic advising operations in a GS-style advising model serving nontraditional students.
- Co-taught Getting Things Done curriculum and participated in academic advising sessions alongside Assistant Deans.
- Participated in Committee on Academic Standing meetings for students facing probationary action.
- Coordinated onboarding and academic records for newly admitted and continuing students.
- Managed advising documentation and workflows across Salesforce, Asana, and institutional systems.
- Served as primary front-desk contact, responding to in-person and phone inquiries and triaging student needs.
- Proctored placement and incomplete examinations and supported premedical planning orientation sessions.
Summer STEAM Camp Director
Manhattan College
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed daily operations of Summer STEAM and Entrepreneur Camps serving middle-grade students.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated a team of 12 staff and counselors.
- Oversaw curriculum planning, lesson approval, and instructional quality.
- Coordinated logistics, scheduling, family communication, and campus partnerships.
- Led Entrepreneur Camp programming and culminating Pop-Up Shop event.
Operations Coordinator
Girls Prep Bronx Middle School
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw student information systems, enrollment, attendance, retention, and compliance reporting.
- Supported operational execution of state exams, MAP assessments, and interim assessments.
- Provided operations-focused feedback to instructional staff aligned with the Danielson Framework.
- Supported budgeting and procurement compliance for a 200+ student population.
- Supervised and mentored Operations Interns.
- Collaborated with network leadership on schoolwide initiatives and events.
8th Grade English Teacher & Literacy Interventionist
Girls Prep Bronx Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and delivered literacy-focused instruction for general and special education students.
- Used assessment data to inform targeted instructional interventions.
- Advised multiple cohorts of students and participated in IEP meetings and professional development.
Education
PhD - Women's Spirituality & Social Justice
California Institute of Integral Studies
02.2026
MS - School Building Leadership
Mercy College
MS - Urban Education
Mercy College
BA - Journalism
New York University
Skills
- Salesforce (SAL)
- Slate
- OnBase
- Stellic
- Vergil
- SIS
- ATS
- Asana
Certification
- NYS Professional Teacher Certification, Grades 1-6
- New York City Teaching Fellow, Cohort 10
- Certified Program Planner (LERN)
- Women's Entrepreneurship Program, Bank of America Institute at Cornell University
Additional Educational Leadership Roles - Description
Held progressively responsible roles including Instructional Coach, Program Director, Assistant Director, and Teacher Leader. Experience includes staff mentoring, curriculum design, family engagement, compliance oversight, budget management, and leadership team collaboration.
Timeline
Assistant Dean of Student Advising
Columbia University, School of General Studies
11.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Columbia University, School of General Studies
10.2022 - 11.2023
Summer STEAM Camp Director
Manhattan College
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Virtual Instructional Coach
Class Measures - Performance Review Program for Initial Certification
03.2022 - 03.2025
Operations Coordinator
Girls Prep Bronx Middle School
07.2018 - 06.2020
8th Grade English Teacher & Literacy Interventionist
Girls Prep Bronx Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
PhD - Women's Spirituality & Social Justice
California Institute of Integral Studies
MS - School Building Leadership
Mercy College
MS - Urban Education
Mercy College
BA - Journalism
New York University