JOHN MAENG
CHERRY HILL
Summary
Motivated and student-focused Academic Advisor with over 10 years of experience supporting diverse student populations, including first-year, non-traditional, and at-risk students. Expertise in academic planning, career counseling, and student development, with a proven ability to guide students through course selection, goal setting, and personal challenges. Skilled in utilizing academic management systems such as Salesforce, with a strong ability to analyze data to identify trends and support student retention. Committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment by delivering workshops on time management, study skills, and financial literacy. Adept at building strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff to enhance the overall educational experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor, Instructional Staff
Peirce College
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Managed and instructed all Developmental Math courses
- Continued previous responsibilities from Advisor, Facilitator Student Support Services position
Advisor, Facilitator Student Support Services
Peirce College
03.2019 - 09.2024
- Served as advisor to a cohort of 200+ students consisting of Year Up, international, and Developmental English students
- Planned, designed and delivered workshops on time management, personal finance, diversity, study skills, and math
- Continued previous responsibilities from First Year Academic Coach position
Math Tutor
Peirce College
08.2013 - 09.2023
- Tutored students in college level math virtually and in-person using specialized strategies that are personalized for the student
First Year Academic Coach
Peirce College
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Advised students with selecting appropriate courses and course load, and establishing academic goals each semester
- Bridged the gap between students and resources by connecting them to the appropriate staff/faculty and resources
- Tracked and maintained Advisees' academic progress within Salesforce
- Served on the New Student Orientation Committee that plans and executes the on-campus and virtual orientations
- Member on Diversity and Inclusivity Council and Customer Service Team to help shape the culture at the college
- Managed and edited the Peirce Portal student webpage with relevant and updated information
College Success Advisor
Graduate! Philadelphia
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Advised non-traditional and adult students on returning to school and completing their college degree.
- Developed and facilitated workshops at partner organizations on topics such as financial aid, scholarships, and math.
- Coordinated college fairs and workshops to promote higher education opportunities.
- Managed Salesforce data, including creating reports and modifying content layouts.
- Created and delivered Salesforce training for users and new partner advisors.
- Updated and maintained content on social media platforms and the website.
Corps Member and Senior Corps Member
City Year
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Led and a team of 11 corps members that targeted 200+ at-risk students to provide academic and behavioral support
- Managed the CRM, Salesforce, recording progress towards the academic, behavioral, and attendance interventions with students
- Provided one-on-one or small group tutoring before, during, and after school to students from diverse and low-income families
- Mentored students and reached 20 hours of academic/behavioral tutoring with each student
Education
Master of Education - Adult & Organizational Development
Temple University, College of Education
Philadelphia, PA05.2016
Bachelor of Music - Music Education with a concentration in Voice
Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
New Brunswick, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Academic Coaching
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Written communication
- Database management
- Creating and managing reports in CRM
- Student Growth and Retention
- Developing and Presenting Academic Workshops
Certificationsmemberships
- NACADA
- InsideTrack Student Coaching Certification
- Teaching in Higher Education Certificate (Temple University)
Certification
● InsideTrack Student Coaching Certification
●Teaching in Higher Education Certificate (Temple University)
Timeline
Advisor, Instructional Staff
Peirce College
09.2020 - 05.2024
Advisor, Facilitator Student Support Services
Peirce College
03.2019 - 09.2024
First Year Academic Coach
Peirce College
05.2016 - 03.2019
College Success Advisor
Graduate! Philadelphia
10.2014 - 05.2016
Math Tutor
Peirce College
08.2013 - 09.2023
Corps Member and Senior Corps Member
City Year
09.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Music - Music Education with a concentration in Voice
Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
Master of Education - Adult & Organizational Development
Temple University, College of Education
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