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Karen Carpenter

Northport,AL

Summary

My passion is working with students in higher education to reach their goals of earning a college degree. I have worked at The University of Alabama for more than 21 years in all aspects of student support. I wish to advance in that role within the College of Human Environmental Sciences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

College Student Success Coordinator/Advisor

The University of Alabama
08.2005 - Current
  • Advise main campus and distance students in the Human Environmental Sciences undergraduate major
  • Coordinate college-wide Bama Bound orientation
  • Oversee Human Environmental Sciences Student Ambassadors
  • Supervise student worker in HES Student Services
  • Train new advisors and HES Student Services staff
  • Assist in recruitment in the absence of full-time recruiter
  • Help college registrar with graduation audits each semester
  • Work with students on academic warning and one-term suspension


Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
03-1998

Skills

  • Proficient in myBama, DegreeWorks, BANNER
  • Trained in OnBase, CLSS, SLATE
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Communicates well with others
  • Extremely thorough
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills

Awards

CHES Distinguished Service Staff Award 2019

Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award 2020

Timeline

College Student Success Coordinator/Advisor

The University of Alabama
08.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Auburn University