Senior higher education leader and entrepreneurial thinker with expertise in program development and delivery. Experienced in project management, 4DX, KPI tracking, and mutual accountability to achieve quality outcomes on time. Skilled public speaker with a proven track record of teaching and presenting to large groups in-person and online.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Education Business Development
Kelly Services
Remote
04.2022 - Current
Network with CFOs, CHROs, and VPs in higher education through virtual and in-person interactions
Represent Kelly Services externally at national conferences such as NACUBO, CUPA-HR, ACE, and CCBO to differentiate our value proposition and demonstrate thought leadership.
Design and deployed nationwide sales campaigns targeting higher education leaders.
Engage in discussions on workforce solutions with higher education leaders through both virtual and in-person meetings
Identify opportunities for Kelly workforce solutions in unique higher education settings
Develop customized workforce solutions and strategies for higher ed institutions
Deliver personalized proposals to higher education executives through both in-person meetings and online presentations
Collaborate with college and university procurement to submit RFP responses and solutions proposals.
Negotiate contracts in collaboration with college and university general counsel as well as the legal team at Kelly Services.
Manage sales performance tracking using Sales Hub and MSFT Dynamics while meeting key targets.
Dean, School of Graduate & Continuing Studies
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
01.2019 - 03.2022
Led data-driven strategic planning and implementation of new online certificate and degree programs to increase enrollment and expand organizational footprint
Oversaw the development and implementation of 20 online, self-paced courses in Salesforce’s Trailhead platform for the purposes of building admissions pipeline for online adult education degree programs
Coordinated institution wide COVID response at the onset of the pandemic to move all traditional courses and 2,500+ learners online within 1 week
Launched 15 new certificate and degree programs via collaborative end-to-end project management process in Smartsheet
Leveraged MSFT Power BI to track stakeholder data and establish quality standards for continuous improvement
Assessed learner mastery of course and program outcomes through LMS data
Facilitated stakeholder focus groups to gather data for program improvement initiatives
Established Quality Matters as standard for quality online course and instructional design
Audited online courses for accessibility and implemented plan to eliminate over 60% of accessibility errors within 1 year
Conducted bi-annual coaching with individual team members for professional development and performance improvement.
Associate Dean, Faculty & Student Services
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
07.2017 - 01.2019
Created annual online training and development program for 400+ online adjunct faculty
Developed online mentoring and peer review program for 400+ online adjunct faculty
Conducted annual 1:1 mentor meetings for online teaching performance improvement
Established division-wide utilization of 4DX for goal achievement, project completion, and mutual accountability
Facilitated day-long adjunct faculty training and development workshops twice per year.
Senior Director of Faculty
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
04.2016 - 07.2017
Established processes and protocols for front-line service to 400+ online adjunct faculty
Developed Smartsheet database to catalog and track credentials for adjunct faculty
Developed online adjunct faculty training courses for standards for effective online teaching
Established relationships with Ed Tech vendors to implement online tools to improve the online learner and adjunct faculty experience.
Lead Pastor
DeMotte Nazarene Church
DeMotte, IN
07.2010 - 07.2016
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of church ministry
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to 80+ member church
Chaired church board meetings and partnered with volunteers to fulfill church mission
Developed and administered annual church budget, in partnership with the church board
Oversaw management of church facilities, in partnership with church trustees
Delivered compassionate care to local community via services, funerals, and weddings
Planned and conducted weekly services
Wrote and delivered weekly sermons.
Senior Director of Program Administration
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
04.2015 - 04.2016
Developed and implemented instructional design process to effectively manage online program and course development
Created and implemented project management templates for instructional design projects
Evaluated market research for new program development
Established use of Evaluation Kit, an integrated online tool to collect user data and feedback.
Director of Curriculum Implementation & Assessment
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
04.2014 - 04.2015
Managed system of regular data collection for assessment and continuous improvement of 150+ online courses
Converted online courses from a legacy LMS into new LMS
Analyzed LMS data and assessment feedback to implement online course improvements.
Director of Curriculum & Instructional Technology
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2013 - 04.2014
Researched and established best practices for instructional technology and online course development
Built online courses in partnership with adjunct faculty using backward design, ADDIE model, and adult learning principles.
Assistant Director of Academic Support
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
Bourbonnais, IL
12.2012 - 05.2013
Collaborated with adjunct faculty to convert 150+ courses to online format
Partnered with program leadership to fulfill online course quality control objectives.
Supervisor
UPS
Kansas City, KS
07.2007 - 07.2010
Managed nightly operations for a team of loaders
Ensured fast, efficient, and safe loading of trucks and next-day air containers
Verified destination of all trucks and containers under my supervision
Certified shipping of all hazardous materials in my area of operation
Maintained training and certification records of all loaders on my team.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Management
R. Caret, J. Levenson, M. Plater, J. Van Kley, 07/16/2023, Developing an effective remote work policy, NACUBO 2023 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
S. Moore, J. Van Kley, 06/11/2019, Planning for continuous improvement. One institutional approach, CAHEA 2019 Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
S. Moore, J. Van Kley, 07/25/2017, Building culture: Adjunct faculty success and connection, InstructureCon 2017 Conference, Keystone, CO
D. Brock, J. Van Kley, 01/2017, Faith integration in the online classroom, Faculty Development, Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
S. Moore, J. Van Kley, 11/2016, Faculty mentoring, Faculty Development, Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
J. Van Kley, 10/2016, Mission, engagement, and value-laden online education, Faculty Development Day, Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
S. Matthews, J. Van Kley, 10/2016, Improving teaching and online engagement through data, Faculty Development Day, Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
S. Lehr, J. Van Kley, 10/2015, Learning management system: Tricks of the trade, Faculty Development Day, Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
J. Van Kley, 02/2015, Rules of engagement: Connecting with your online students through Joule’s personalized learning designer, Faculty Development Day, Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Awards
Starved Rock Half Marathon Finisher, 2021
Chicago Marathon Finisher, 2018 & 2019
Team World Vision – raised over $4K for worldwide clean water initiatives
Olivet Nazarene University English Scholar Award, 1997
Olivet Nazarene University Football Team MVP, 1996
Mid-States Football Association 2nd Team All-Conference, 1996
NAIA Football Academic All-American, 1994, 1995, 1996
Timeline
Higher Education Business Development
Kelly Services
04.2022 - Current
Dean, School of Graduate & Continuing Studies
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
01.2019 - 03.2022
Associate Dean, Faculty & Student Services
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
07.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Director of Faculty
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
04.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Director of Program Administration
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
04.2015 - 04.2016
Director of Curriculum Implementation & Assessment
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
04.2014 - 04.2015
Director of Curriculum & Instructional Technology
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
05.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Director of Academic Support
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
12.2012 - 05.2013
Lead Pastor
DeMotte Nazarene Church
07.2010 - 07.2016
Supervisor
UPS
07.2007 - 07.2010
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Management