Juliet Streaty-Varnum
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Accomplished Academic/Student Success Advisor devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting well-being or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Advisor
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
03.2022 - Current
- Educated students on the impact of AUM's academic policies and procedures on their educational journey
- Developed learning-centered relationships with Pre-Professional students to support their interests, experiences, values, skills, and aspirations.
- Consistently followed FERPA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.
- Utilize technological resources to create educational plans, register for courses, schedule appointments, and use campus resources that will assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and career goals
- Guided students in connecting with various academic support systems such as the learning center, WASC, ISL, instructors’ office hours, financial aid assistance, disability services coordination, and registrar procedures.
- Collaborated one-on-one with students to discuss their individual needs, transfer credits and academic performance
- Provided information to students regarding campus activities and encouraged their active involvement in campus life.
- Provided guidance on academic standing and progress toward graduation
- Aided students in developing effective strategies to enhance their understanding and readiness for classes
- Supported students in their goal-setting process, providing regular progress check-ins
- Supported students in understanding academic requirements, fostering achievement of future objectives through the program and extracurricular involvement
- Aided students at AUM with completing online forms necessary for their educational purposes
- Monitored students' academic progress and ensured program requirements were met
- Assisted students in making informed decisions about their majors by considering their individual passions, skills, and professional aspirations
- Worked closely with faculty and advisors to ensure timely response to early alerts and midterm warnings
- Collaborated with the College of Nursing and Science to successfully implement an engaging informational workshop
- Assisted students in creating graduation plans
- Maintained current knowledge of institution-related details such as new programs, course modifications, significant dates, and campus-wide initiatives
- Identified and referred at-risk students to support services based on their needs
- Teach University 1000.
Temporary Academic Advisor
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept precise records of student coursework
- Scheduled and meet regularly with advisees
- Studied necessary paths to degree attainment, depending on the discipline chosen and educational level
- Assisted students in course registration
- Provided counseling for students working with difficult courses or life challenges that may interrupt degree completion
- Effectively communicated institutional standards for graduation.
Civil Engineering Academic Advisor
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided day-to-day academic advising to students
- Assisted in the preparation of workshops and training programs for students and co-advisors
- Served as an advisor for prospective and current Civil Engineering students at UNF
- Collaborated with the advising unit and director to coordinate, implement, and administer University and CCEC advising policy and initiatives
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of student records through review and updates
- Aided in the processing of admission, probation, suspension, and scheduled administrative tasks related to the academic calendar
- Contributed to the creation of recruitment plans for prospective undergraduate students
- Collaborated in planning and executing diverse CCEC activities like Career Development Center events and academic initiatives.
First Year Advisor
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided individual and group academic advising on core requirements, departmental prerequisites, course selection, campus resources, and administrative procedures.
- Provided guidance to students pursuing majors in various disciplines including Mathematics, Math Education, Applied Math, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemistry-pharmacy track, Business Administration, Business Marketing, Business Finance Psychology Sociology and Criminal Justice.
- Advised students of various academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
- Provided guidance to students on colleges' academic policies and procedures
- Assisted students in determining their interests, aptitudes, goals, and career planning by utilizing Focus2Career.
- Met the advocacy needs of students by recognizing issues and researching, providing, and designing student support services.
- Created Student Success Contracts to support at-risk students
- Implemented Claflin University's inaugural major and minor fair
- Participated in the NACADA EAA Charter Cohort Institution for Claflin University.
- Led Claflin University's Campus Advising Technology Improvement Initiative as Committee Chair.
Academic Advisor II, Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Advised and referred students on college admissions, readmissions, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, student services, degree programs
- Provided guidance to Pre-Nursing Students.
- Monitored and provided support to students who faced academic challenges
- Advised individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts
- Provided support to students in navigating through the colleges’ academic guidelines
- Presented Parallel Plan workshop
- Assisted in the admission decision process for upper-division nursing students.
- Conducted orientation sessions for newly admitted College of Nursing students
- Reviewed and approved a wide range of curriculum-related actions, such as course registration, degree audits, and graduation clearance
- Approved study abroad curriculum.
Academic Advisor II
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided academic guidance to both individual students and groups, addressing core requirements, departmental prerequisites, class selection, campus policies, and available resources.
- Assisted students in the majors of Pre-Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Exercise Science, and Sports Management by offering advice
- Advised special student populations, including new or transfer students, undeclared majors, and minority groups. Assisted them in exploring academic programs and focusing on academic direction, procedures, policies, and available resources.
- Advises students and prospective students on college admission, readmission, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, student services, degree programs, academic schedules and planning.
- Maintained advising records and confidential student evaluation records
- Reviewed degree plans with students.
Coordinator, BSN Advising Services
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and supervised the activities of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
- Developed 1st annual nursing career fair in collaboration with career services and students.
- Developed peer mentoring program in collaboration with SNA (Student Nursing Association).
- Monitored and maintained the NursingCAS applicant database.
- Monitored and maintained Websites for accelerated and traditional nursing programs
- Managed and reviewed documents for prospective nursing student applications
- Managed the scheduling and coordination of interview committee meetings for prospective students
- Conducted interviews with potential nursing students
- Collaborated with Administrative Assistant to ensure timely clearance of students in Castle Branch
- Certified the graduation of prospective students
- Determined transfer equivalencies by reviewing student transcripts
- Evaluated student files, inputted and updated student information, and reviewed records to ensure compliance with degree requirements
- Reviewed and approved curriculum-related actions such as course registration, degree petitions, and academic progress reports.
- Developed and led orientation sessions for newly admitted accelerated and traditional nursing students.
- Collaborated effectively with Student Advising Services, Athletics, University Faculty, Departmental Directors, The Office of Career Services, Financial Aid, and the Registrar to provide quality academic services.
- Served on the Advisor Directors Committee
- Served on course planning and scheduling committee
- Served on the admission and progression committee
- Served on the College of Nursing open house committee
- Served on the National Appreciative Advising Conference Committee
- Assisted in implementing and developing campus day, college week, and transfer orientation activities for the College of Nursing
- Managed a team of peer mentors, tutors, and work-study students.
Program Counselor/Academic Advisor
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
03.2007 - 09.2013
- Advised students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
- Advised Pre-Nursing and Upper-division Nursing students
- Assisted students with understanding the colleges’ academic policies and procedures
- Assisted students in clarifying their interests, aptitudes, goals, and career planning
- Present workshops entitled “How to Survive Your First Year of College.” Assisted students in planning an educational program consistent with their interests and career goals
- Interpreted high school transcripts to place students into appropriate math, science, and English courses
- Reviewed and approved curriculum-related actions, including course registration, course substitutions, degree petitions, degree audits, change of significant, graduation clearance, academic progress report, add/drop, and transient permission, course substitutions, course petitions, course withdrawal, and university withdrawal forms
- Evaluated student files, input/updated student information, and reviewed records to ensure degree requirements were met
- Wrote letters of recommendation for students applying to internships, prospective employers, and sororities
- Monitored retention of the first-year, upper-class undergraduate, transfer, and non-traditional students by developing reports verifying progression progress
- Monitored academic performance and intervened with students with academic difficulty
- Ensured the advocacy needs of students were met by recognizing issues and researching, providing, and designing student support services
- Provided quality academic services by collaborating effectively with the Advisement Office, University Faculty, Departmental Directors, The Office of Student Success and Retention, and the Office of Financial Aid and Registration
- Updated departmental student handbook
- Served on Departmental Admission, Academic Progression, and Academic Grievance Committees
- Successfully implemented the comprehensive Academic, Retention, and Empowerment Center at South Carolina State University by monitoring retention of first-year, upper-class undergraduate, transfer, and non-traditional students by developing reports verifying the progression process of students within an assigned academic department
- Developed student-centered Comprehensive Academic, Retention, and Empowerment (CARE) circles focusing on the student’s personal and social development
- Designed and implemented a student mentoring, tutoring, and supplemental instruction program, and developed and implemented peer learning tables and peer study groups
- Developed Specified, Measurable, Attainable, Reachable, and Time-Bound (SMART) Contracts for at-risk students
- Developed and implemented an Early Faculty Referral form for at-risk students within the assigned academic department and addressed referral concerns
- Developed and coordinated student/faculty interactions and other academically oriented events (i.e., workshops, annual ice-cream social, children’s Easter parade, breakfast and luncheons, Christmas drop-in, and special recognition programs)
- Developed annual freshman nursing retreat
- Developed and facilitated newly admitted upper-division nursing student orientation sessions
- Developed marketing material to assist in the recruitment of new students
- Developed advising materials and presentations to support individual and group student sessions
- Supervised peer mentors, tutors, and administrative assistants.
Human Resources Specialist
The Regional Medical Center
Orangeburg, SC
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Provided information to employees regarding regulations and policies
- Provided support to HR Director including addressing diverse issues, maintaining files, databases, and personnel records.
- Oversaw and managed the educational reimbursement program's $400,000 annual budget.
- Solely responsible for overseeing Senior Nursing Scholarship at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, South Carolina State University, and the University of South Carolina to ensure seamless support of non-employee students entering their senior year.
- Collaborated with Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and Mid-Land Technical College Career and Development Center to recruit new nursing graduates
- Participated in supervising employee-related programs, including advertising positions, recruitment, application processing, employment verification, employee separation, contracts, and compensation schedules.
Human Resources Specialist
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Assisted in counseling employees regarding benefits, claim procedures, and the new hire enrollment process
- Communicated policy changes regarding benefits and assisted in coordinating immigration activities
- Reviewed employee personnel files to ensure completeness and conducted background checks on prospective employees.
Human Resources Developer/Continuous Quality Improvement
Georgia Department of Labor/Vocational Rehabilitation
Newnan, GA
02.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed training programs related to executive management training
- Responsibly coordinated and oversaw the yearly counselor conference, along with administering the statewide conference targeted at employment managers
- Oversaw the organization of training events including recruiting volunteers, selecting caterers, and planning entertainment.
- Conducted post-event analysis to identify strategies for enhancing processes in upcoming events.
- Maintained accurate records of staff license and training at the Georgia Department of Labor, ensuring compliance with the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) licensing requirements.
- Conducted annual needs assessment for Region Four and created strategic agenda accordingly.
Human Resources Manager
St. Stephen's Community House
Columbus, Ohio
02.2001 - 09.2002
- Managed employee grievances, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Conducted thorough background investigations
- Established and maintained employee files with strict confidentiality
- Reviewed employee files for regulatory compliance and managed personnel policies, benefits, and reviews.
- Conducted new employee orientations and managed company benefit plans
- Communicated changes in benefit programs to employees and provided advice on career choices.
Human Resources Assistant
Battelle Memorial Institute Manpower Professional
Columbus, Ohio
01.2000 - 02.2001
- Performed background investigations, set up and maintained confidential employment files, and reviewed employee files for regulatory compliance
- Screened applicants for employment suited to their skills and compared their abilities with the current job openings
- Prepared and processed personnel transfer paperwork, posted job openings, and extracted resumes online.
Technical Recruiter
Manpower Professional
Columbus, Ohio
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Recruited recent college graduates for management and technical entry-level positions
- Conducted interviews with supervisors to assess individual requirements. Implemented follow-up placement satisfaction surveys.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with client organizations, managed critical needs list for highest priority openings, and fostered connections with department managers to ensure successful candidate placement
- Conducted recruitment process including interviewing and negotiating salary and relocation packages with qualified candidates.
Adoption Subsidy Caseworker III
Franklin County Children’s Services
Columbus, Ohio
03.1998 - 09.2000
- Conducted interviews with families and filled out federal, state, or post-adoption special service subsidy applications for initial assessments
- Negotiated subsidy levels and finalized federal modifications for adoption subsidies
- Referred clients to community resources and finalized state recommendations and subsidy proposals
- Researched adoption laws, arranging travel for adoptive parents.
- Facilitated training needs of new employees within the subsidy unit under the guidance of adoption director
Caseworker II
Franklin County Children’s Services
Columbus, Ohio
03.1995 - 03.1998
- Documented interactions between residents and family members, organized psycho-educational groups and introduced community resources
- Acted as main point of contact with the school system, advocating for the client and ensuring goals in the Individual Educational Plan were met
- Managed diverse cases in compliance with established policies
- Handled application preparations for submission to both Family and County Courts
- Monitored therapeutic crisis intervention strategies and short-term counseling sessions
- Advised and guided individuals in defining their educational and vocational goals.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other community resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHMaster of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Student Engagement
- Academic Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Learning Support
- Student Development
- Student Intervention Planning
- Individual Student Counseling
- Student Progress Evaluation
- Academic Advising
- Graduation Planning
- Student Needs Support
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaboration Experience
- Great Listener
- Mentoring
- Scheduling
- Student Rapport Building
- Positive Reinforcement Techniques
- Written And Oral Communication
- Course Advising
- Data Organization
- Program Management
- Education Progress Analysis
- Student Achievement
- Banner, Canvas, CRM Advise
- Workshop Facilitation
- Records Maintenance
- Transcript Review
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Student Records Management
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Diverse student populations
- Student Records Maintenance
- Student Registration
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Success Advisor
Auburn University at Montgomery
03.2022 - Current
Temporary Academic Advisor
Alabama State University
08.2021 - 03.2022
Civil Engineering Academic Advisor
University of North Florida
01.2020 - 08.2021
First Year Advisor
Claflin University
08.2018 - 12.2019
Academic Advisor II, Nursing
University of South Carolina
07.2017 - 08.2018
Academic Advisor II
Kennesaw State University
08.2016 - 07.2017
Coordinator, BSN Advising Services
Florida Atlantic University
08.2014 - 06.2016
Program Counselor/Academic Advisor
South Carolina State University
03.2007 - 09.2013
Human Resources Specialist
The Regional Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2007
Human Resources Specialist
South Carolina State University
01.2006 - 03.2006
Human Resources Developer/Continuous Quality Improvement
Georgia Department of Labor/Vocational Rehabilitation
02.2003 - 01.2006
Human Resources Manager
St. Stephen's Community House
02.2001 - 09.2002
Technical Recruiter
Manpower Professional
09.2000 - 12.2000
Human Resources Assistant
Battelle Memorial Institute Manpower Professional
01.2000 - 02.2001
Adoption Subsidy Caseworker III
Franklin County Children’s Services
03.1998 - 09.2000
Caseworker II
Franklin County Children’s Services
03.1995 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
Ohio State University
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University