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Joylene Spence

Indianapolis,IN

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of ASAP

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the program budget, recruiting and enrollment, onboarding, and student transfer to four-year institutions.
  • Participate in increasing ASAP's retention and completion metrics by identifying barriers to success, implementing strategies to support student success, and connecting with them each term for individual mentoring and academic planning.
  • Coordinate advising, educational, culturally immersive, and community-based enrichment activities for 15+ students each week, preparing them for future academic experiences.
  • Design, organize, and execute ASAP recruitment strategies to attract qualified and enthusiastic students to the program through collaborative and coordinated recruitment efforts with our campus admissions team and high school counselors.

Dual Credit Academic Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide students with academic support through detailed academic plans, weekly grade monitoring and intervene when necessary to provide additional support.
  • Assist students in identifying and enrolling in dual credit courses that align with their academic and career goals, resulting in degrees and/or certificate completions.
  • Collaborate with school administrators and faculty to ensure the success of the dual credit partnership throughout each term.
  • Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, grades, and other relevant information through various student management tools.

Recreation Leader

Banneker Community Center
Bloomington, IN
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in the coordination of the activities of a community center, including managing the weekly events schedule and rental of facility space.
  • Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different community-based projects for our low-income student population.
  • Monitored and assessed program effectiveness, making adjustments to improve participant experiences while fostering a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging community engagement and participation in center activities.

Intern

Charles Koch Internship, The Urban Specialists
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of violence prevention programs aimed at reducing community violence and promoting peace in Dallas.
  • Conducted research and data analysis to support program initiatives, focusing on local community needs and impact assessment.
  • Supported community outreach efforts by organizing events, workshops, and educational sessions to engage at-risk populations.
  • Gained hands-on experience in non-profit operations, including project management, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation.

Advocate for Community Engagement

Fairview Elementary School
Bloomington, IN
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated and communicated with Fairview teachers, IU students, and faculty to provide students with a comprehensive service learning experience each semester.
  • Developed engagement and outreach metrics to measure community engagement by incorporating student reflections opportunities which assisted in improving students learning.
  • Recruited approximately 15 – 20 college volunteers per semester each year.

Education

MBA - Project Management

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Law and Public Policy

Indiana University, O'Neill School
Bloomington, IN
05.2022

Associates - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College
05.2018

Skills

  • Program Development and Management
  • Advocacy and Public Speaking
  • Data Analysis
  • Collaboration and Relationship Building
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem Solving and Leadership

Timeline

Associate Director of ASAP

Ivy Tech Community College
04.2023 - Current

Dual Credit Academic Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College
10.2022 - Current

Intern

Charles Koch Internship, The Urban Specialists
02.2022 - 04.2022

Recreation Leader

Banneker Community Center
11.2020 - 07.2022

Advocate for Community Engagement

Fairview Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2022

MBA - Project Management

University of Southern Indiana

Bachelor of Science - Law and Public Policy

Indiana University, O'Neill School

Associates - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College

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