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Jessica C. Beaver

Alsip,IL

Summary

Seasoned Student Affairs professional, adept in crisis management and program development. Excelled in enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, supervising large teams, and managing significant budgets. Proven track record in relationship building and achieving programmatic excellence across various roles.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Associate Director for Pre-Orientation and Student Development
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervise, evaluate, and support one full time staff member directly and two indirectly
  • Create and evaluate all pre-orientation programs run through the College Programming and Orientation Office
  • Serve as a point of contact for all parental/family concerns and questions regarding Pre-Orientation
  • Hire, train, and supervise approximately 70 student staff members for pre-orientation programs

The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Interim Associate Director of Residence Life
09.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Supervised three full time staff members
  • Provided assistance to the Executive Director in the day-to-day operations of the department
  • Collaborated with other Associate Directors to ensure were providing staff and students the best possible experience
  • Assisted with the creation of department policy changes
  • Served as the point of escalation for all student judication concerns and parent/family communication

The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Interim Senior Assistant Director of Residence Life
09.2020 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted Resident Deans in their programmatic efforts
  • Supported Assistant Directors overseeing Resident Assistant Selection and staff training
  • Performed budget audits for all Resident Deans and Resident Heads
  • Served as a conduct officer for higher level offenses, where removing students from housing
  • Served in an on-call rotation that serves approximately 3,500 students and, in the Dean-on-Call rotation, which serves the off-campus and graduate population of approximately 14,000 students

The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Assistant Director of Residence Life
07.2016 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Hired, trained, supervised, and advised 20 Resident Heads, who are graduate students, faculty, and staff
  • Indirectly supervised 19 undergraduate Resident Assistants
  • Participated in the review of departmental policies and communication
  • Served as a point of escalation for student conduct, crisis, and community concerns
  • Managed recruitment, selection, and placement for all Residence Life undergraduate staff
  • Collaborated with Resident Deans, residential faculty, to support the academic pursuits of students and live-in graduate staff
  • Planned and conducted biweekly staff meetings with students, faculty, and staff
  • Provided budgetary oversight and guidance to the Resident Heads

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Residence Director- Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Hired, trained, supervised, and advised 9-12 Resident Assistants
  • Managed the daily functions of five apartment buildings and one traditional residence hall with approximately 800 students
  • Maintained four budgets ranging from $3,000 to $6,000
  • Managed room changes that arose due to student conflict by using Banner, an on-line housing system
  • Facilitated student mediation through conversation and problem solving
  • Adjudicated all policy violations that occurred in my area
  • Participated in strategic planning regarding departmental budgets, First Year Program, and Upper Years Program with senior staff members
  • Facilitated the move in and move out process, including room inspections

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Auxiliary Assignment in Student Accessibility Services
07.2010 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Proctored exams for students with needs that require they take tests outside of the classroom
  • Worked with students to obtain documentation for classroom and housing accommodations
  • Maintained a working knowledge of current laws and changes regarding housing accommodations

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

ACUHO-I Intern Supervisor
07.2010 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Supervised and trained one graduate student intern, who served as the Residence Coordinator for the Summer College Program for high school students
  • Assisted with the training of 7 undergraduate student staff members
  • Provided consultation for the Residence Coordinator during student conflict
  • Served as a liaison between the Office of Extended Studies and Residential Life

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Summer Assignment in Operations
07.2010 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Collaborated with the Assistant Director of Operations to manage the residence hall summer renovations
  • Facilitated the damage billing and appeals process for all of the residence halls
  • Assisted with the annual Residence Life Surplus Sale

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Auxiliary Assignment in Housing
07.2010 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Completed the housing statistics for a 4400-bed housing system
  • Assisted with the creation of annual housing reports
  • Created a proposal for gender neutral housing for the campus
  • Worked with Banner to maintain accurate housing assignments and occupancy reports

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Summer Housing Manager
07.2010 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Hired, trained, and supervised 7 Summer Housing Assistants, 6 Summer Resident Assistants, and one graduate office assistant
  • Coordinated summer student housing for approximately 200 students
  • Managed all housing operations for approximately 20 conferences
  • Created and facilitated housing assignments for approximately 700 conference guests
  • Organized and created the office and duty schedule for 13 student employees
  • Collaborated with colleagues in Facilities, Public Safety, and Campus Center Events Services

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Residential Education Director
07.2006 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Trained, supervised, and advised 4-11 paraprofessional staff members and 1 advanced paraprofessional staff member
  • Maintained budgets ranging from $3,500 to $25,000
  • Facilitated room changes and managed occupancy by using Odyssey, an on-line housing management system
  • Adjudicated hearings for student contract violations
  • Advised and assisted hall councils of 20 members to encourage student engagement in the community
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to support the living learning communities
  • Supervised front desk operations and mail services for all students in the area
  • Supported staff to develop programming and an environment that is safe and educational for residents

Education

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Master of Education from Higher Education Administration
12.2010

University Overview

University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI

Bachelor of Science from Psychology and Human Development
05.2006

University Overview

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Program development
  • Relationship building
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Critical thinking
  • Event planning
  • Onboarding and training
  • Budget management

Locations

Locations
  • Pullman, WA
  • Chicago, IL
  • Ithaca, NY
  • Green Bay, WI

Additional Experiences

Additional Experiences
  • Chair, Staff Training Committee, Chicago, IL
  • Chair, Resident Assistant Selection, Chicago, IL
  • Member, Assessment Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Advisor, National Residence Hall Honorary, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair, Apartment Assistant Selection Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Member, Residential Education Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair, Recognition Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Member, Divisional Staff Development Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Advisor, First Year Cabaret, Ithaca, NY
  • Member, Residence Director Search Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair, Professional Staff Development Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Member, Marijuana Policy Enforcement Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair, Resident Assistant Training Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair & Member, Diversity and Social Justice Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Member, OA Recruitment, Selection, & Training Committee, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair, Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection, Ithaca, NY
  • Chair, Staff Curriculum, Pullman, WA
  • Instructor, Educational Leadership 407, Pullman, WA
  • Chair, Professional Staff Selection Committee, Pullman, WA
  • Chair, Social Justice Committee, Pullman, WA

References

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Timeline

Associate Director for Pre-Orientation and Student Development
The University of Chicago
04.2023 - Current
Interim Associate Director of Residence Life
The University of Chicago
09.2022 - 04.2023
Interim Senior Assistant Director of Residence Life
The University of Chicago
09.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Director of Residence Life
The University of Chicago
07.2016 - 09.2022
Residence Director- Ithaca College
Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016
Auxiliary Assignment in Student Accessibility Services
Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016
ACUHO-I Intern Supervisor
Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016
Summer Assignment in Operations
Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016
Auxiliary Assignment in Housing
Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016
Summer Housing Manager
Ithaca College
07.2010 - 06.2016
Residential Education Director
Washington State University
07.2006 - 06.2010
Washington State University
Master of Education from Higher Education Administration
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science from Psychology and Human Development

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