Kimberly Stewart
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Academic advising professional skilled in providing personalized academic guidance and support. Proven ability to develop effective advising plans and enhance student engagement. Reliable team collaborator known for adaptability and commitment to achieving impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor, Geography and Intelligence Analysis
School of Integrated Sciences, James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
12.2019 - Current
- Advise Geography and Intelligence Analysis (IA) students (approximately 500), helping students to formulate academic plans based on their interests and goals
- Serve as first-year advisor and transfer advisor for new students who have declared Geography or IA and hold summer orientation sessions and Weeks of Welcome advising sessions
- Advise currently enrolled students who wish to pursue Geography or IA and explain complex major requirements
- Created and maintain a comprehensive Canvas site to assist advisees with curricular and co-curricular engagement
- Work closely with the Geography and IA program directors to ensure student advising needs are being met
- Developed IA Student Ambassador program and supervise 6 Student Ambassadors who advise students on the IA program, course selection, general education requirements, and internship application processes
- Mentor Student Ambassadors in implementing IA program projects that have led to the creation of the Women in Intelligence and National Security student organization and a 5k event to assist underrepresented IA students in receiving additional financial support
Academic Advisor (Graduate Practicum)
School of Art, Design and Art History (SADAH), James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Advised first year and transfer students majoring in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Architectural Design, and Industrial Design on SADAH curriculum, registration, and general education requirements
- Led first year advising and transfer advising sessions in summer and fall semesters
- Counseled students on portfolio review standards requirements
Scholarship Specialist
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Served as contact for students, parents, and JMU employees to provide assistance for all financial aid matters including eligibility and application processes
- Worked collaboratively with university representatives to implement new university-wide scholarship awarding system and developed mechanisms to evaluate scholarship applications (Madison Scholarships Hub)
- Selected and renewed approximately 400 scholarship recipients yearly in accordance with donor-specified criteria and ensured proper paperwork completion and adherence to deadlines
Academic Success Mentor (Graduate Practicum)
Academic Student Services, James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Counseled JMU’s academically at-risk student populations including students on academic probation, suspension, and re-entry students
- Met individually with students and communicated via email regarding academic success and campus resources
- Monitored compliance and progress of Academic Success Program participants
Administrative Assistant
School of Art, Design and Art History, James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2012 - 08.2014
Education
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology: College Student Personnel Administration
James Madison University
05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Media Studies
Radford University
12-2005
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Student mentorship
- Relationship development
- Curriculum planning
- Academic program support
- Providing high-touch advising while carrying a high caseload
- Strategic Decision-making
Timeline
Academic Advisor, Geography and Intelligence Analysis
School of Integrated Sciences, James Madison University
12.2019 - Current
Academic Advisor (Graduate Practicum)
School of Art, Design and Art History (SADAH), James Madison University
03.2019 - 12.2019
Academic Success Mentor (Graduate Practicum)
Academic Student Services, James Madison University
05.2018 - 03.2019
Scholarship Specialist
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, James Madison University
08.2014 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant
School of Art, Design and Art History, James Madison University
11.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Media Studies
Radford University
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology: College Student Personnel Administration
James Madison University
Courses Taught
- GEOG 202: Introduction to Your Geographical Future
- GEOG 495: Internship in Geography
- IA 495: Internship in Intelligence Analysis
University Service
- Appeals Review Committee, Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, 2024-present
- Honor Council Appeal Committee, Honor Council, 2024-present
- Student Handbook Review Committee, Office of Accountability and Restorative Practices, 2023-present
- Safe Zone Member, 2013-Present
- Served on numerous School of Integrated Sciences and College of Integrated Sciences and Engineering (CISE) search committees, to include Dean of CISE search committee, fall 2025
- Fulbright Scholarship Campus Review Committee, 2018-2023
- College Student Personnel Administration Ethics panel, September 2021
- School of Integrated Sciences Scholarship Committee Chair, 2021-2024
- Madison Cares Network, Dean of Students, 2021-2024
- Sexual Misconduct Board Member, Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, 2019-2024
- Faculty Advisor, JMU Chapter of Active Minds Student Organization 2019-2022
- Accountability Board Member, Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, 2018-2024
- Civic Learning Mentor, Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, 2016-2019
- IDEA Grant Committee Member, 2015-16
- Steering Committee Member, LGBTQ Employee Group, 2014-15
Professional Development
- Peer Reviewer for NACADA conference proposals, 2025
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2016
- Victim Advocate Credential, National Advocate Credentialing Program, 2019
- NACADA (the Global Community for Academic Advising) Member, 2019-present
Awards and Recognitions
- Outstanding Student Mentor Award, College of Integrated Science and Engineering, 2025
- Provost Award for Advisor of the Year, nominated 2020-2025