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Dr. Kamilah L. Williams
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Dr. Kamilah L. Williams

Educational Administrator
Galesburg,IL

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Independent Educational ConsultantAssistant Vice President for Student DevelopmentDean of College and Career Readiness

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Galesburg, IL, USPeoria, IL
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$120000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveCareer advancementFlexible work hours

Summary

Innovative leader with extensive experience in enhancing student success across K-12 and collegiate levels. Expertise in strategic planning and community outreach, with a strong focus on ADA compliance and disability rights advocacy. Proven track record in educational consulting and program development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Educational Consultant

Independent Educational Consultant
04.2026 - Current
  • Guided students with disabilities in understanding and advocating for their ADA rights during transition from K-12 to higher education.
  • Educated parents on ADA accommodations and rights, empowering them to support students with disabilities effectively.
  • Conducted consultations to clarify students' protections under ADA regulations, ensuring informed advocacy for their rights.
  • Provided technical assistance to college faculty on ADA compliance and accessibility issues.
  • Delivered presentations on college readiness for two-year and four-year institutions.
  • Facilitated workshops on financial literacy, covering FAFSA, scholarships, and funding opportunities.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to secure grants enhancing services for underserved populations.
  • Conducted budgeting and financial management workshops promoting clients' long-term stability.

Assistant Vice President for Student Development

Knox College
Galesburg, IL
11.2024 - 04.2026
  • Provided leadership and oversight for student success initiatives, enhancing first-year experience and retention activities.
  • Coordinated campus-wide collaboration to develop first-year programs, enhancing new student orientation and residential curricula.
  • Implemented targeted interventions and trained staff in best practices, increasing retention rates for first-year students.
  • Advised first-year students on academic and personal matters, fostering a supportive environment for their success.
  • Taught first-year preceptorial courses to facilitate student engagement and transition.
  • Collaborated across departments to align support systems and resources for student success initiatives.
  • Led key offices in student development, managing $120,000 budgets for intercultural life and international student services.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding student health, counseling, and educational records.

Dean of College and Career Readiness

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Led college and career readiness initiatives to align with institutional goals and foster student success.
  • Managed early college dual enrollment, adult education, Perkins postsecondary, and TRIO programs to support diverse learner pathways.
  • Led academic initiatives to enhance student engagement and success.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop innovative curriculum and programs.
  • Managed faculty recruitment, training, and performance evaluations effectively.

Education

Ed. D - Higher Education Administration and Leadership

Bradley University Department of Education, Counseling
Peoria, IL
01-2022

MAED - Higher Education Administration

University of Arizona Global, College of Arts & Sciences
Chandler, AZ
01-2013

MBA - Human Resources Management

University of Arizona Global, College of Arts & Sciences
Chandler, AZ
01-2008

B.A - History

Saint Ambrose University, College of Arts & Sciences
Davenport, IA
01-2003

Skills

  • ADA compliance
  • Disability advocacy
  • Program development
  • Curriculum design
  • Transition programs
  • Grant writing
  • Financial planning
  • Student engagement
  • Program implementation
  • Change management
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Student advising
  • Teaching students
  • Community outreach
  • Development workshops
  • Learning theories
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Implementation strategies
  • Strategic planning
  • Education plans
  • Parent engagement
  • Education plans

Publications

  • Williams, K., 02/26, Hope Center Newsletter. Spring Newsletter. (1) Knox College
  • Williams, K., 01/25, Hope Center Newsletter. Winter Newsletter. 2(2). Pp 1-2. Knox College
  • Williams, K., 02/25, K Williams Aims to Foster a Sense of Belonging. Personal Interview, Knox College, pp.1-2. Retrieved from https://www.knox.edu/news/kamilah-williams-aims-to-foster-asense-of-belonging-and-student-success-in-new-role
  • Williams, K., 04/24, Educator Advisory Council, Advance Illinois. Retrieved from https://www.advanceillinois.org/eac-about-me/kwilliams
  • Williams, K., 10/03/23, The Adult Learner in a Post-COVID World. The Evolllution. pp.1-5. Retrieved from https://evolllution.com/the-adult-learner-in-a-post-covid-world
  • Williams, K. L., 2022, Dissertation. The Role Academic Strategies Play in the First Year College Experience of African American Males with ADHD (Order No. 30689970). Available from ProQuest Central, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, and Social Science Premium Collection. (2878154892). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/role-academic-strategies-play-first-yearcollege/docview/2878154892/se-2
  • Lalor, A. R., & Williams, K., 2021, Advocating and collaborating with others around disability. In S. Schoper & A. French (Eds.). Creating inclusivity while providing accommodation: A practical guide to champion individuals with (dis)abilities on campus (pp. 35-42). Washington, D.C.: American College Personnel Association.
  • Williams, K., 03/23/21, Accessibility in the COVID-19 World. The Evolllution. 7(10), pp.1-4. Retrieved from https://evolllution.com/attracting-students/accessibility/accessibility-in-a-covid-19-world/
  • Williams, K, 10/28/20, College Students with Learning Disabilities Are Asking for More Support. Personal Interview, EdSurge. pp.1-3. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-10-28college-students-with-learning-disabilities-are-asking-for-more-support-will-they-get-it
  • Williams, K., 02/20, ODS Corner. Spring Newsletter. 2(3), pp.1-2. Augustana College.
  • Williams, K., 10/19, ODS Corner. Fall Newsletter. 3(4), pp.1-2. Augustana College.

Committees Boards

  • Retention Action Team-01/26 to present
  • Division of Student Development Leadership Team- 11/25 to 04/01/26
  • Chair Open Action Committee-8/25 to 03/02/26
  • Orientation Working Group-Knox College-6/25 to 04/01/26
  • Director International Student Service Search-Knox College-2/25 to 07/01/25
  • Student Success Committee Co-Chair-Knox College-11/24 to 04/01/26.
  • Retention Strategy Committee-Knox College-11/24 to 04/01/26.
  • Behavior Intervention Team-Knox College-11/24 to 11/25.
  • Campus Diversity Committee-Knox College-11/24 to 04/01/26.
  • MLK Day Planning Committee- 11/24 to 01/26
  • New Student Orientation -Knox-11/24 to 04/01/26.
  • Provost On Campus Search Committee-Knox College-03/25 to 05/01/25
  • Educator Advisory Council-Advance Illinois 11/23 to present.
  • Emerging Workforce Alliance-Illinois Central College-07/22 to 11/24
  • BMG DCTP grant project- Illinois Central College 01/23 to 11/24
  • EPIC Board of Directors-07/23- to 01/25.
  • Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB)- Illinois Central College-7/22 to 12/24.
  • Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA)-Illinois Central College-7/22 to 12/24.
  • Strategic Forum-7/22 to 11/24.
  • Strategic Enrollment Growth Team-7/22 to 11/24.
  • Dual Credit Committee-Illinois Central College-07/22 to 11/24.
  • ACAD- Conference proposal reviewer-10/21 to 01/26.
  • Regional Workforce Alliance-Illinois Central College-07/22 to 11/24
  • Committee on Harassment and Discrimination-Augustana College- 01/20 to 06/22
  • Behavior Intervention Team-Augustana College-08/19 to 06/22
  • Academic Standing Committee for Student Accessibility-Augustana College-08/19 to 06/22.
  • Behavior Intervention Team- Monmouth College-04/02/16-05/19
  • All of Us- committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -Monmouth College-02/16 to 05/19.
  • (AHEAD) Association of Higher Education and Disability Peer Review Committee for publication/conference proposals- 03/19 to 01/25.
  • TRIO SSS grant committee chair, Monmouth College -Co-wrote grant $1.3 million TRIO grant.-
  • Learning to Learn committee for the inclusiveness of students' learning in traditional and online learning environments-Augustana College-02/19 to 06/22
  • ILLOWAAHEAD-Board Member at Large-Regional-04/16 to 06/22.
  • DEI strategic planning committee worked with Dr. Monica Smith, Augustana College, 08/19 to 06/22.
  • Apart of TRIO SSS Director candidate search committee-Augustana College-03/21-07/21.
  • Academic Standing Committee-Monmouth College-05/16 to 05/19
  • COVID Contact Tracing Committee-Augustana College-3/20-01/03/22.
  • Distance Technology Taskforce Committee-Augustana College-3/20-06/22.

Teaching Experience

  • FP-Preceptorial 113: What is Love- (Knox College)
  • IDIS 130: Student Leadership- (Knox College)
  • FYI 101: First-Year Inquiry- (Augustana College)
  • ILA 100: Second Start (Monmouth College)
  • GED preparation- (Urbana Adult Education Center)-Online
  • Applied Business Math- (Urbana Adult Education Center) -Online
  • HSE(GED) preparation-(Urbana Adult Education Center)
  • Introduction to Principles of Marketing- (Ross College)-Online
  • GV 1150: American Government- (Ross College)
  • CM 1200: Effective Public Speaking- (Ross College
  • EN1210: Business Law - (Ross College)
  • CF1100: Professional Development- (Ross College)
  • EN1200: Business Communication- (Ross College)-Online
  • EN1140: Intro to Human Resource Management - (Ross College)
  • EN1141: Introduction to Business- (Ross College)
  • BGS 2985 Adults in Transition - (Eastern Illinois University) -Online

Timeline

Independent Educational Consultant

Independent Educational Consultant
04.2026 - Current

Assistant Vice President for Student Development

Knox College
11.2024 - 04.2026

Dean of College and Career Readiness

Illinois Central College
07.2022 - 10.2024

Ed. D - Higher Education Administration and Leadership

Bradley University Department of Education, Counseling

MAED - Higher Education Administration

University of Arizona Global, College of Arts & Sciences

MBA - Human Resources Management

University of Arizona Global, College of Arts & Sciences

B.A - History

Saint Ambrose University, College of Arts & Sciences

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