Jennifer Rangel
Fontana,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced professional with a track record of effectively managing diverse needs in challenging educational environments. Known for being detail-oriented, organized, and highly resourceful. Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Seeking a leadership position in the higher education industry to utilize expertise and drive positive change.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTRAR
Keck Graduate Institute
11.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership to plan, organize, and manage all activities related to Registrar's Office, including record maintenance, registration, evaluations, graduation requirements, academic course schedules and calendars
- Responsible for supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions
- Implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures that meet student, staff, and faculty needs
- Designated official and authorized keeper of Institute's student records while operating in compliance with federal and state laws
- Preserve integrity of student and academic records, while optimizing technical resources
- Initiate, develop, and assure compliance with institute's academic policies and procedures
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and deliver various academic programs and implement curriculum changes
- Evaluate and modify student information system for Institute's needs, including building new programs, degree audits, course catalogs, and schedules
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Time for Change Foundation / BBOP Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide ongoing direction and leadership for Black & Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Business Academy programs, strategies, and operations
- Created defining job roles for BBOP Center and assisted with development of BBOP Business Academy Programs and layout of framework
- Facilitate BBOP Business Academy sessions to provide mentorship, resolve issues, and update entrepreneurs on program details and milestones
- Coach BBOP entrepreneurs to ensure engagement and success of BUILD program by monitoring curriculum progress and completion of goals
- Collaborate with BBOP staff and consultants to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
- Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting BBOP administrative operations
- Manage Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) donor databases to track donations and engage with Gala donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Implement effective fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet TFCF Gala fundraising goals
- Maintain grants management database and project calendar for timely submission of applications, semi-annual, and final grant reports
- Develop and submit impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards
- Assist with grant writing and compilation of documents for reports to foundations, corporate funders and government agencies
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
OWNER/BAKER/CAKE ARTIST
Jenny Cakes
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Specialized in custom cakes, cupcakes, baked goods/desserts for all occasions/events
- Developed recipes by applying understanding of market demand and cake decorating and baking trends
- Managed day-to-day business operations and health department standards.
REGISTRAR
Saybrook University
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized, reviewed and filed electronic documents to ensure secure record keeping for active and inactive students in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Recommended changes and implemented updates to university catalog in accordance with newly adopted policies and procedures
- Processed transcript requests and enrollment/degree verifications through National Student Clearinghouse and CampusVue student system
- Generated academic at-risk reports to collaborate with students on academic warning, probation, and dismissal status for student success
- Facilitated meetings to identify pain points on business operations and provide actionable solutions to counterparts and management
- Contributed to devising and enforcing effective policies, accurate budgets, and daily procedures.
REGISTRAR
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Ensured compliance in regard to college catalog, corporate policies and procedures, WASC accreditation, federal/state regulations, and FERPA
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction
- Orchestrated registration process and built quarterly schedules
- Generated daily, weekly, and quarterly reports and formatted for in-house and external agency use
- Supervised campus academic audits, satisfactory academic audits, internal and external VA audits
- Designated Certifying Official for Veteran student population
- Performed faculty observations to enhance faculty development
- Managed Assistant Registrar, Academic Advisor, and Academic/Registrar student workers
- Trained Academic Directors, faculty, and staff on academic functions and facilitated new student orientation and leadership workshops
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on a recurring basis to maintain educational progression
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs
SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Oversaw student body account receivables and saved institution lost revenue by arranging payment plans
- Reconciled student accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Pepperdine University
08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of La Verne
08.2008
Skills
- Leadership and Coaching
- Program & Project Management
- Strong Report Writing
- Excellent Communication
- Data Management
- Substantial MS Office
- Business Administration
- High Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
REGISTRAR
Keck Graduate Institute
11.2023 - Current
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Time for Change Foundation / BBOP Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
OWNER/BAKER/CAKE ARTIST
Jenny Cakes
01.2020 - 10.2023
REGISTRAR
Saybrook University
09.2019 - 03.2020
REGISTRAR
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
08.2014 - 12.2018
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
11.2013 - 07.2014
SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
03.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of La Verne
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