Julie Farquhar
Golden,CO
Summary
Higher education professional dedicated to supporting students and scholars through engagement, advising, and community-building. Skilled at creating inclusive programs, coordinating events, and partnering with faculty, donors, and campus colleagues to help students thrive. Strong background in budgeting, mentoring, and communication, with a proven ability to build programs that foster connection, support persistence, and promote student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial and Administrative Manager, Conference and Event Services
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Plan and host events—such as conferences, workshops, and short courses—that bring students and scholars together for learning, networking, and professional growth.
- Collaborate with faculty, leadership, and donors to design programs that reflect Mines@150 priorities and foster student belonging.
- Oversee departmental budgets and donor-supported projects, ensuring funds are used responsibly and transparently.
- Hire, train, and mentor student staff, encouraging their leadership development and supporting their academic and professional success.
- Create marketing and communication strategies to boost attendance and strengthen campus community connections.
- Partner with departments across campus to expand student support and increase program reach.
Benefits Technician
MAPS (Mines Administrative Processing Services)
Golden, CO
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Guided students, faculty, and staff through onboarding, benefits, and resources with clear communication and personalized support.
- Maintained accurate records across Banner and HR systems to ensure compliance and smooth operations.
- Helped new employees enroll in benefits and retirement plans, working across multiple systems including Banner, BenefitSolver, and Anthem.
- Assisted payroll and HR with reconciliations, audits, and day-to-day administrative needs.
Employer Plan Advisor / Associate
CollegeInvest
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Facilitated workshops and seminars for students and families to boost financial literacy and support academic success.
- Coordinated logistics, marketing, and partnerships to bring programming to schools and communities across Colorado.
- Collected participant feedback and data to measure program impact and guide improvements.
- Supported program operations through reporting, budget reconciliation, and reimbursement processing.
Business Account Manager / Solution Specialist
Verizon Wireless
Denver, CO
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Built strong relationships with business clients, providing tailored technology solutions and ongoing support.
- Delivered training and presentations to help clients adopt new tools and systems.
- Analyzed sales data to inform planning and strengthen account retention.
Territory Manager / Administrator
The Bettis Company
Overland Park, KS
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Managed budgets, forecasting, and reporting to support growth and sustainability.
- Organized tradeshows and educational events, strengthening customer and partner engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Scholar Engagement & Advising
- Student Retention & Success Strategies
- Donor & Alumni Relations/Stewardship
- Professional Development Programming
- Recruitment, Onboarding & Orientation
- Program & Event Planning & Execution
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Budget Stewardship & Financial Management
- Data Tracking, Metrics & Reporting
- Inclusive excellence and community building
- MS Office Suite, Banner, WordPress, Workday, LinkedIn
- Adobe, Accurent EMS, EventsAir
Additional Experience
(Earlier positions in account management, marketing, communications, and student administration available upon request.)
Timeline
Financial and Administrative Manager, Conference and Event Services
Colorado School of Mines
04.2022 - Current
Benefits Technician
MAPS (Mines Administrative Processing Services)
05.2021 - 03.2022
Employer Plan Advisor / Associate
CollegeInvest
01.2018 - 10.2020
Business Account Manager / Solution Specialist
Verizon Wireless
12.2014 - 12.2017
Territory Manager / Administrator
The Bettis Company
08.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communications Management
Missouri State University
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