Kimber R. Scarano
Little Falls
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Services and Multi Media Coordinator
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Provides assistance to students who need help non-academically
- Oversees student association and student council
- Establish cooperative arrangements with external community organizations for students to complete their service base learning each semester
- Leads orientation for first year students
- Coordinated Open Forums each semester, facilitating student engagement and feedback for first and second year students
- Planned and executed diverse activities for students, enhancing campus life and community involvement
- Facilitated communication and support for addressing all IT-related concerns on campus.
- Develop and coordinate senior year activities (moving-up ceremony, senior pictures, uniform fitting, mass, breakfast and graduation.)
- Led student mentor program, fostering peer support and leadership development among participants
- Created capital budget requests to support campus improvement projects.
- Collaborated with outside vendors on major projects.
- Chair of the Scholarship, Community Education and Engagement, and Student Life Committees
- Serves on the Admissions and Marketing, Campus Safety and Security, Grievance and Appeals and Information and Technology Literacy Committees
Assistant Development Officer
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Led direct mail campaigns to engage community members, employees, and grateful patients for annual contributions to the Foundation
- Assisted in developing and implementing digital and telephone initiatives to enhance cultivation and stewardship strategies for the Foundation
- Utilized social media platforms in order to expand the Foundation's target groups to encourage giving
- Analyzed data to develop strategies and create proposals for segmentation and themes
- Coordinated the annual Stomp Out Cancer Telethon, Women's Giving Circle events, and the Caring Heart program
- Coordinated annual Stomp Out Cancer Telethon, Women's Giving Circle events, and Caring Heart program to support fundraising efforts
- Compiled and submitted weekly termination reports to ensure accurate record-keeping. and monthly deceased report
- Assisted in data entry tasks to ensure timely and accurate information processing. for data entry assistance as needed
Interim Director, OCC @ Liverpool
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed, implemented, and presented an annual Operational Plan for OCC @ Liverpool that included credit and non-credit course offerings, strategies and proposed resources, with review and approval by the Vice President, Finance
- Assessed and monitored enrollment data for OCC @ Liverpool, recommending strategies to address gaps and capitalize on documented successes
- Collaborated with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Student Engagement & Learning Support, Economic & Workforce Development, and Marketing & New Media to plan and implement offerings, schedules, programs and initiatives specific to OCC @ Liverpool that meet the needs of residents in the northern Onondaga County suburbs
- - Oversight of the clerical support
- - Liaison to faculty
- Coordinated with college support offices to ensure efficient operation consistent with college standards, including Campus Safety, Information Technology, Facilities, Purchasing, and other appropriate functions
- Collaborated with high school counselors and principals, key businesses and organizations, community leaders, elected officials, to assess the specific needs of the northern suburbs and develop programming to meet these needs
- Coordinated these efforts with the following departments: K-12 Partnerships, Student Recruitment, Advancement Communications, Economic & Workforce Development and Academic Affairs
- Coordinated collaborations with area organizations and businesses to market college programs and effectively utilize OCC @ Liverpool facilities
Coordinator of Operations, Student Central
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Developed and facilitated workshops, meetings or conferences with high impact within Student Central; coordinated logistics, scheduling and participant communications
- Assisted with overseeing the daily operations of Student Central, which included monitoring and supervising staff
- Assisted with the development of innovative means of assisting students through the process of enrollment and be instrumental in creating ways to improve student retention/completion efforts
- Provided mentorship to H-3 resident hall students to foster academic and personal development
- Coordinated financial literacy initiatives, activities, and outreach efforts in conjunction with the Student Accounts and Financial Aid offices
- Conferred with staff, students, and others to provide technical advice, problem-solving assistance, and policy interpretation
- Oversaw all inbound communications from college community, including, but not limited to, website chat function and Onondaga Community College general email; (O.C.C Info)
- Provided coverage to other areas of student central, including phones and front counter.
- Developed innovative strategies to assist students with enrollment process and enhance student retention and completion efforts
- Coordinated outreach to students regarding registration-related items, including financial balances
- Participated in cross-departmental functions, throughout the college community and at times outside of normal business hours
- Developed, compiled, and wrote communications for distribution
- Assisted with budget management
- Served as a Mentor to H-3 resident hall students
Enrollment Associate, Student Central
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted students with the registration process
- Worked with a variety of staff around the OCC campus to assist students with the enrollment and registration process
- Assisted students with the financial aid verification processes
- Provided mentorship to 12 Residence Hall students to enhance their college experience to 12 Residence Hall Students
- Utilized OCC databases to support students, faculty, and staff with enrollment inquiries
- Processed student transcript requests
- Managed incoming phone calls to ensure proper routing to departments and directed calls to the appropriate offices as needed
- Responded to the general OCC info emails daily
- Managed OCC online chat and ran monthly reports to show the usage
- Maintained the college website by posting class cancellation notices.
- Participated in Student Experience Committee, Open House Planning Committee, and Middle States Work Group Committee to enhance student services
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY08-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies, Family and Child Studies
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY12-2007
Skills
- Enrollment management
- Crisis management
- Student support strategies
- Student recruitment initiatives
- Multitasking
- Student engagement
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
Director of Student Services and Multi Media Coordinator
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Development Officer
Mohawk Valley Health System
09.2019 - 08.2020
Interim Director, OCC @ Liverpool
Onondaga Community College
09.2018 - 09.2019
Coordinator of Operations, Student Central
Onondaga Community College
05.2016 - 02.2019
Enrollment Associate, Student Central
Onondaga Community College
05.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies, Family and Child Studies
Keuka College
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University