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Jasmin Gray

Morris

Summary

Personable and empathetic with a natural ability to connect with individuals and foster positive relationships. Understanding of essential peer support principles and effective communication techniques. Committed to making a meaningful impact by guiding and supporting students toward their personal and academic goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

TRIO Peer Mentor

TRIO Student Support Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Assist TRIO SSS professional staff in addressing institutional and cultural barriers and fostering a climate that values the social and cultural capital of TRIO SSS-eligible students
  • Facilitate connections to campus and community engagement and support resources
  • Maintained confidentiality of records, grades, and other protected information
  • Maintained accurate student files and submitted required documentation in a timely manner
  • Provide leadership and model positive behavior for new students
  • Assist TRIO SSS professional staff in developing programming focused on academic and holistic success
  • Facilitated sophomore success by sending out electronic communications and individual meetings with students

Office Assistant

Office of Residential Life
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in onboarding new student staff, providing training on office procedures and software applications.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Lead Summer Housing Operations Assistant

Office of Residential Life
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assist in the opening and closing of the residence halls at the end of spring semester.
  • Assisted the Supervisor with training and organizing other student staff with daily tasks
  • Attend regular meetings with your direct supervisor and peer HOA staff
  • Assist with camp check-in and check-out, and key management
  • Provided Customer Service at the front desk, including answering phone calls, email communication with students, and filling out the appropriate work forms
  • Room checks in all halls
  • Assist with New Student Orientation days (give tours, table, answer parent and student questions about life on campus)
  • Develop a personal relationship with residents in staff’s assigned area. Be aware of changes in students' personalities, academics, and needs.
  • Assess resident needs and respond appropriately by advising, mediation, and referring to on-campus resources, such as Student Counseling, Student Success Center, Public Safety, and EDI.
  • Facilitate the planning and implementation of a variety of social and educational programming activities.
  • Participate and encourage residents to participate in ORL-sponsored events and programs to promote a sense of community.
  • Ensure that residents are aware of and comply with all University rules and regulations that pertain to student life.
  • Served in summer on-call rotation

Building Advisor

Office of Residential Life
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Help develop an atmosphere of respect for the rights and privileges of everyone in the living community.
  • Participate and encourage residents to participate in ORL-sponsored events and programs to promote a sense of community.
  • Complete necessary forms and reports in a timely manner. For example, handshake rosters, room condition reports, work requests, etc
  • Perform weekly inspections of the exteriors of the Apartment buildings for any safety hazards/concerns.
  • Submit any necessary Incident/Information Reports for resident concerns in the Apartments.
  • Assist in the management of crises by reporting emergencies or serious illnesses.
  • Help students develop an awareness of fire and safety precautions and regulations.
  • Help develop an atmosphere of respect for the rights and privileges of everyone in the living community.

NASS STEM Peer Mentor

Native American Student Success
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Offer students opportunities to build community and feel connected to the University of Minnesota Morris, NASS, the STEM fields, and one another.
  • Empower students to become self-advocates in their personal and academic lives.
  • Provide a positive academic experience from which Native American college students can build a foundation for future college success.
  • Facilitated peer support sessions to enhance academic success and personal development among Native American students.
  • Developed and implemented workshops focused on cultural identity, resilience, and community engagement.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
  • Connected mentees with academic resources such as tutoring services or workshops when needed to improve performance levels.

Gateway Student Intern

Gateway Scholars Program
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provide leadership and model positive behavior for the Gateway mentors.
  • Work with mentors on an individual basis to listen to their concerns and give advice.
  • Document and report concerns, conflicts, and needs of Gateway mentors to the Gateway coordinator
  • Advise the Gateway Coordinator regarding Gateway programming, the performance of the Gateway mentors, and the well-being and performance of the Gateway participants
  • Assist the Gateway Coordinator in creating and planning weekend activities
  • Email/phone necessary contacts (bus company, tickets for Science museum, notify hosts of Como Planetarium, reservations for buffet, tickets for Morris Theatre, etc)

Gateway Peer Mentor

Gateway Scholars Program
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Develop mentoring relationships with Gateway students, listen to their concerns, and help them identify how to be successful students at UMM.
  • Coordinate with other mentors, the Gateway Coordinator, and the Gateway Intern to organize social activities and itineraries for afternoon and weekend programming
  • Coordinate with the faculty of the assigned course to provide tutoring and study support for mentees and assist in the grading of assignments
  • Be adequately familiar with class content, materials, and assignments to be able to provide academic support for mentees

Education

Bachelor's - Biology

University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, Minnesota
12.2025

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Ability to adjust to new challenges
  • Communication
  • Title IX and FERPA training
  • Management
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

American College Personnel Association (ACPA), October 2024-Present

Involvement

  • ACPA Conference February 2025
  • Search Committee- AD for EDI May 2024- June 2024
  • Morris Core Experiences Implementation Team Fall 2024- Summer 2025
  • Biology Club President August 2023- May 2025
  • La Unión Latinx President August 2023- May 2025
  • My Morris Story Speaker Summer 2024, Summer 2025

Timeline

Lead Summer Housing Operations Assistant

Office of Residential Life
05.2025 - 08.2025

NASS STEM Peer Mentor

Native American Student Success
09.2024 - 05.2025

Office Assistant

Office of Residential Life
08.2024 - Current

Building Advisor

Office of Residential Life
08.2024 - 05.2025

Gateway Student Intern

Gateway Scholars Program
08.2023 - 12.2024

TRIO Peer Mentor

TRIO Student Support Services
08.2022 - Current

Gateway Peer Mentor

Gateway Scholars Program
07.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor's - Biology

University of Minnesota Morris