Jeanne Ruggiero
Plantation,Florida
Summary
Academic Program Coordinator at Nova Southeastern University with expertise in curriculum development and budget management. Proven track record in enhancing program offerings and streamlining operations through effective faculty communication and collaboration. Skilled in data analysis and project planning, driving successful outcomes for diverse student populations.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic program Coordinator
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
- Daily managing of 25 full time Faculty and 45 Adjunct Faculty
- Course scheduling and data input
- Ordering all research supplies, equipment and all office needs
- Meeting scheduling for Department as well as Faculty
- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
- Coordinated academic program schedules and events for diverse student populations.
- Managed student inquiries and provided support throughout academic processes.
- Organized workshops and training sessions to enhance program offerings.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline program operations.
- Performed revisions of curriculum to improve learning outcomes and student performance.
- Coordinated with faculty to ensure successful implementation of academic programs.
- Collaborated with external organizations on joint projects that benefit both parties.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi and handouts for instructors teaching within the program.
- Managed communications between staff, faculty, students, alumni, and other stakeholders involved in the program.
- Facilitated communication between departments within an institution concerning shared resources or initiatives related to the program.
- Assisted with recruitment activities by organizing information sessions for prospective students.
- Provided technical assistance to faculty members regarding use of technology for instructional purposes.
- Scheduled classes, meetings, workshops, and other events related to the academic program.
- Created and maintained budgets for academic programs.
- Managed budget for academic programs, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
Personal Assistant
Ellen Rodriguez, LCSW.
Plantation, FL
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Organization and filing of old patient history case files.
- Managed scheduling and calendar for therapy sessions and client meetings.
- Coordinated communication between clients and mental health professionals.
- Organized confidential client files and maintained accurate records.
- Facilitated intake processes for new clients, ensuring smooth onboarding.
- Handled billing inquiries and processed payments efficiently.
- Supported office management tasks, including inventory and supplies ordering.
- Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
- Answered incoming calls and emails promptly while managing the executive's schedule accordingly.
- Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone.
Front office responsibilities
Linda Berlin, Psy. D.
Coral Springs, Florida
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient information
- Insurance billing/follow up/collections and credentialing.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Executive Administrative Assistant to Vice President for Anesthesia and ER departments
Sheridan Healthcorp
Hollywood, Florida
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Hollywood, Florida
- Meeting and Travel scheduling
- Credentialing
- Monthly Executive Chief of staff meetings scheduling, setup and minutes.
- Hollywood, Florida
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed calendar appointments efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support operational tasks.
- Organized meetings and prepared agendas for executive discussions.
- Maintained confidential files and ensured data accuracy in records.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for stakeholder review.
- Managed travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations for executives.
- Supported onboarding processes by preparing materials for new hires.
- Prepared agendas for meetings; took minutes during meetings; distributed meeting notes to appropriate personnel.
- Ordered office supplies as needed while monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, scheduled meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, and appointments.
- Answered incoming telephone calls from internal and external customers promptly and professionally; transferred calls appropriately; responded to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provided secretarial support to the executive staff including composing correspondence, memos, presentations, reports and other documents as requested.
Surgical Assistant
Tenzel, Sanders, Weiner and Zalaznick
NMB, Fl
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Company Overview: Opthalmology group, NMB, Fl
- Patient intake information, patient workup prior to seeing the Doctor
- Surgical Assistant for in office procedures
- Opthalmology group, NMB, Fl
- Assisted surgeons during procedures with instruments and surgical supplies.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ordering replacements as needed.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician such as stocking supplies or restocking OR rooms after use.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Miami Senior High School
North Miami, FL06-1984
Associate of Science - Psychology
NSU
DavieSkills
- Academic program management
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Enrollment processes
- Event coordination
- Faculty communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Project planning
- Faculty collaboration
- Faculty onboarding
Timeline
Academic program Coordinator
Nova Southeastern University
01.2017 - Current
Personal Assistant
Ellen Rodriguez, LCSW.
01.2008 - 01.2016
Front office responsibilities
Linda Berlin, Psy. D.
01.1997 - 01.2008
Executive Administrative Assistant to Vice President for Anesthesia and ER departments
Sheridan Healthcorp
01.1990 - 01.1998
Surgical Assistant
Tenzel, Sanders, Weiner and Zalaznick
01.1985 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
North Miami Senior High School
Associate of Science - Psychology
NSU