John Britt
Educational Leader
Clermont,FL
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 10-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Director of Advising
Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL
09.2015 - Current
- Direct all aspects of daily campus operations, including academic advising, career advising, orientation, faculty support and admissions efforts.
- Lead a team of 22 full-time staff and six part-time staff, comprised of the Osceola campus assistant director of advising, coordinator of career services, coordinator of new student orientation, academic advisors, career program advisors, program advisors, career advisors, support specialist, and institutional work-studies who provide excellent service to students.
- Implemented the LifeMap 2.0 advising redesign as part of a team, hiring and training 52 new program advisor positions, created proactive advising outreach strategies, and implemented technology to serve advising model.
- Strengthened advising operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
- Created hybrid advising training materials for onboarding of all new advisors at the college.
- Work closely with Dean of Students to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Serve students in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Proven success working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Coordinator, Atlas Access Lab
Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between students, tracking records and filing all documents.
- Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics.
- Oversaw student affairs department responsible for assisting students in processes including admission applications, financial aid documents, Florida residency, course registration, LifeMap tools, online orientation, graduation applications, admissions documents and other processes through the use of computers.
- Supervised a team of five institutional work studies and two part-time support specialists who assisted students on a daily basis with applications, forms, and any other services that may be needed.
- Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating student leader and support specialist positions as needed.
- Maintained advising skills by meeting with students regularly to assist them with enrollment questions, course selection, and any other problems they may encounter.
- Monitored a campus budget ranging from approximately $1500.00 to $2000.00, accounting for computer and other lab supplies making recommendations for continued support of Atlas Lab.
- Analyzed data to make informed decisions regarding staffing, department action plans, and setting future goals.
- Collaborated with other Atlas Lab Coordinators from Valencia College’s various campuses in decision making regarding budgeting, staffing, and planning at a college wide level.
Interim Dean of Students
Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided leadership and supervision to Osceola campus student affairs division including the Answer Center, the Atlas Lab, Advising, Career Advising, Counseling, Orientation, and Conduct.
- Served as student affairs point of contact for Osceola campus executive leadership, including campus president, academic deans, security, and campus operations.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with Osceola student affairs division.
- Collaborated with conduct coordinator to resolve student conduct issues.
- Member of vice president of student affairs direct report leadership team.
Academic Advisor
Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Developed and facilitated seminars for student skillshops on both leadership skills and the Associate in Arts degree.
Academic Mentor
University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Responsible for mentoring and monitoring approximately 20-25 student-athletes, including diverse high-risk and learning disabled student-athletes in weekly individual meetings discussing academics, time management, and general life skills.
- Coordinated tutoring appointments for student-athletes as well as supervised organized study halls for teams.
- Worked with Men’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Woman’s Soccer, meeting with coaches weekly to discuss the academic progress of each student-athlete and assisted in recruiting.
- Responsible for creating reports for College-Level Academic Skills requirements, progress reports, final grades, and NCAA eligibility.
- Member of a team that produced three consecutive semesters of a 3.0 or higher grade point average for University of Central Florida Baseball including highest male team GPA in Fall, 2009.
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 01.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Sport Leadership And Coaching
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 05.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 12.2005 - 12.2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL 08.2004 - 12.2005
Skills
Collaboration
Timeline
Interim Dean of Students
Valencia College
07.2017 - 08.2017
Campus Director of Advising
Valencia College
09.2015 - Current
Coordinator, Atlas Access Lab
Valencia College
08.2015 - 09.2017
Ed.D. - Higher Education Administration
University of Central Florida
01.2013 - 12.2016
Academic Advisor
Valencia College
05.2011 - 08.2013
Academic Mentor
University Of Central Florida
08.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Sport Leadership And Coaching
University of Central Florida
05.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
12.2005 - 12.2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tallahassee Community College
08.2004 - 12.2005
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