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Kanika Thompson

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention. Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations. Motivated Academic Advisor with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening. Focused Academic Advisor with 7 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.

Overview

1823
1823
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Advisor II

University of Texas at Dallas
12.2022 - Current
  • Cooperates and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff in various campus offices as well as a diverse student population in providing for academic advising needs of individuals or groups of students
  • Demonstrate ability to work as a team member
  • Knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures, academic requirements, and campus resources
  • Advise students about the development of educational plan options, university policies and resources available
  • Ability to identify student’s needs to make appropriate referrals; maintain confidentiality of student records
  • Analyze student records in preparation for appointments or walk-ins; respond to student emails in a timely manner
  • Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options in a specific area and in other campus departments to facilitate the student’s pursuit of fields of interest
  • Possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills as well as strong organizational and management skills
  • Attend training sessions or professional development workshops and disseminate information to staff as well as participating in student success initiatives
  • Lectured two classes of ECS1100 each Fall semester.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.

Adjunct Faculty

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2019 - Current
  • Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Human Services
  • Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work
  • Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
  • Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom
  • Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations, caseload averaging 650-1100 students
  • Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair
  • Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
  • Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community
  • May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

ENROLLMENT AND RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

Southwest Tennessee Community College
09.201 - Current
  • Delivered and recruited efficient and effective registration, changed schedules, and performed withdrawal services to students by assisting with all registration during peak times of 11,000 students.
  • Identified and resolved registration problems including improper scheduling, financial aid assistance, outstanding debts, credentials, etc.
  • Maintained responsibility for inputting academic changes of student records, i.e., withdrawal audits
  • Received applications, evaluated transcripts for the ACT and SAT
  • Documented data, extracted application information, determined missing credentials, initiated a hold on student records, transcripts, and mailed transcripts
  • Mailed requested materials to potential students, provided admissions and registration information
  • Compiled, analyzed and input data required for state reporting; determined residency status; requested and analyzed appropriate documentation
  • Maintained confidentiality of information exposed to during business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees.
  • Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

Senior Academic Advisor

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • As an Academic Advisor the responsibilities include but are not limited to providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for all the majors offered to a diversified group of community college students
  • In capacity as an academic advisor, must follow through and track the advancement of students up to graduation from selected courses of choice
  • Additionally, academic advisors must provide case management to students who do not meet local educational requirements, as well as aid with at-risk students
  • From scholarship opportunities to student development activities, the job is to assist with the retention of students at the college.

Education

Master of Science - Health Administration

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
12.2021

M.D. - Business Administration

Belhaven University
Jackson, MI
05.2018

Skills

  • Participates in hiring, training and coaching of staff members
  • Quick to identify customer issues and deescalate any foreseen issues
  • Critical thinker finding resolutions for problems quickly
  • Making quality decisions
  • Top tier communication and coordination skills
  • Work well with diverse groups of people as well as colleagues
  • Team lead/Previous Managerial Experience
  • Applicant Tracking Systems

Websites

Technology Systems

  • Banner 8 Self-Service
  • Banner 9 Self-Service
  • Peoplesoft
  • Orion
  • OnBase Coursebook
  • Studentbook Microsoft
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Windows

References

UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Academic Advisor II

University of Texas at Dallas
12.2022 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2019 - Current

Senior Academic Advisor

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2018 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Health Administration

Belhaven University

M.D. - Business Administration

Belhaven University

ENROLLMENT AND RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

Southwest Tennessee Community College
09.201 - Current

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