KIMBERLY J. EDWARDS
Orange,CA
Summary
As a people-oriented professional offering six years of leadership experience and 13 years of professional experience, I'm seeking a challenging position that leverages my knowledge of strategic planning, program development, and high-quality support services that lead to progressive program growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Provides organizational leadership to multiple scholarship programs that expand access and persistence of diverse student populations
- Develop and implement educational programs that supported the academic success and intercultural development of students
- Instruct and enhance the curriculum of the Intercultural Development course called LEAD (Leaders engaging and Advancing Diversity)
- Prepare annual reports to summarize program success and challenges
- Plan and lead training programs that enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction, and performance
- Develop program learning outcomes and expanded services to offer wrap-a-round student support to first generation students and other historically underrepresented communities
- Create assessment tools to measure program effectiveness and set strategic goals that contribute to the institution’s mission
- Analyze data from program evaluations to identify areas requiring program enhancements
Director
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Dallas, TX
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Provide leadership, vision, and daily supervision of two student support programs: the Transfer Research Initiative and the Undergraduate Success Scholars program
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency
- Managed multiple budgets and facilitated financial planning
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives
- Prepared presentations for campus stakeholders to review progress on strategic initiatives
- Assessed employee performance against established targets
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentorship to newly hired employees
Assistant Director
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Managed a student support program that serves over 400 student participants.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving program challenges.
- Monitored and tracked enrollment, persistence, and performance trends
- Assessed program outcomes and communicate findings with stakeholders
- Collaborate with various campus departments to facilitate monthly workshop and informational sessions
- Conducted over 100 advising appointments semesterly supporting students’ progress towards degree completion
- Redesigned a mentoring program that supports 150 new students consisting of 60 peer leaders and 57 campus partner mentors
- Lead the conceptualization and execution of student development workshops with an average 90% helpfulness rating in Fall 2019
Program Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS, OFFICE OF PRECOLLEGIATE STUDENT SERVICES
St. Louis, MO
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Developed workshops and presentations for parents of college bound students
- Conducted program evaluations, assessments, and developed comprehensive reports
- Engaged in Community outreach that served 38 partnering school districts
- Facilitated student leadership training workshops
- Assisted students in academic and career planning through one on one student coaching
- Led the Bridge summer academic enrichment program that served over 200 students
- Conducted effective recruiting strategies that increased program enrollment by 31% from 2010 to 2016
- Collaborated with over 15 campus departments to coordinate comprehensive program activities
- Maintenance of multiple advanced database systems
- Trained and coached student and graduate student team members
- Constructed and taught four Career and Personal Development courses
Education
M.Ed. Degree - Higher Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS
05.2010
B.A. Degree - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS
08.2007
Skills
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Skilled at evaluating options and generating solutions
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
- Proficient in Windows XP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), PeopleSoft software, Filemaker Pro Database, Qualtrics surveying tool, Salesforce, and internet savvy
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
Conference Presentations
- Edwards, Kimberly J. (2021) Utilizing Technology to Support Student Success. Office of Undergraduate Education Annual Professional Development Sessions, University of Texas at Dallas
- Edwards, Kimberly J., Chavez, Dixiana. (2020) Maximizing Technology to Work Smarter not Harder. National Symposium on Student Retention, University of Oklahoma
- Edwards, Kimberly J., Brecheen, Courtney. (2017) Developing Minority Scholar Programs Using Data and Setting New Metrics. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 2017 Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Certification
- Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Certificate of Licensure as a Qualified Administrator
Timeline
Director
Biola University
01.2023 - Current
Director
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
10.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Director
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
08.2016 - 10.2021
Program Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS, OFFICE OF PRECOLLEGIATE STUDENT SERVICES
08.2010 - 08.2016
M.Ed. Degree - Higher Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS
B.A. Degree - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS
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