Krista Boston
Tahlequah,OK
Summary
Accomplished career in higher education that has spanned over a time frame of 20 years and includes experience in working with student financial aid. Extensive experience in dealing with at-risk students, including racially and ethnically diverse populations, particularly Native students, and communities. Good communicator, organized, able to meet deadlines, as well as the ability to lead, establish goals, and make a positive impact on work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
American Indian Resource Center, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
- Direction of federally funded Office of Indian Education grants (see grant specifics below)
- IDEAL:
- A work payback program funded by the U.S
- Department of Education, Office of Indian Education.
- Written to serve 25 Indigenous graduate students pursuing a Master of Education School Administration degree or admitted to the alternative certification program for principal or superintendent certification at Northeastern State University.
- Coordination with NSU College of Education to prepare professional development that includes culturally responsive leadership skills by providing seminars and 3-day Administrator Workshops.
- Upkeep of accurate data entry and records that is required of grant programs
- Sevenstar (Grant Ended 9/30/2022):
- K-12 NYCP/DEMO grant focusing on STEM and cultural enhancement, career exploration, and college readiness within four counties in Oklahoma
- Upkeep of accurate data entry and records that is required of grant programs
- Incorporation of Virtual Reality into the K-12 setting through the use of the American Indian Resource Center’s Spatial Media Lab located at Camp Sevenstar
- NETSTAR (Grant Ended 6/30/2021):
- Native Educated Teachers Successfully Taught Academic Rigor (NETSTAR)
- Grant established as a teacher prep program for 15 pre-service Indigenous teachers in undergraduate programs at Northeastern State University
- Seminar preparation and coordination with NSU College of Education and Center for Tribal Studies to enhance understanding of culturally relevant curriculum for pre-service teachers.
- Upkeep of accurate data entry and records that is required of grant programs.
Coordinator Tutoring & Careers
Northeastern State University
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Scheduling and organizing of tutoring services for participants
- Career, Academic, & Financial Aid Advisement
- Workshop and event preparation for Student Support Services participants
- Upkeep of accurate data entry and records that is required of grant programs
Coordinator Student Support Services & Technology
Northeastern State University
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Upkeep of social media, web content, and email correspondence with participants
- Career, Academic, & Financial Aid Advisement
- Workshop and event preparation for Student Support Services participants
Administrative Assistant
Northeastern State University
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Assisted Scholar Development Coordinators with events and event preparation to help increase the retention rates of American Indian students
- Assigning MAPWorks students to coordinators
- Placed office orders, completed purchase requests, and other purchasing duties.
- Maintained program files and budget spreadsheets
- Assisted with travel arrangements and travel form completion
Scholarship Advisor
Cherokee Nation
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Processed applications for a set alpha split of approximately 700-900 students per semester
- Advised students on financial aid/scholarship matters
Financial Aid Counselor
Bacone College
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Processed student files for financial aid awards
- Certified student loans
- Issued Good Faith Estimates and Billing Statements
- FAFSA assistance
Financial Aid Officer
Connors State College
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Advised students on all financial aid matters
- Processed student files for financial aid awards
- Applied funds such as PELL, SEOG, OTAG, loans, and scholarships onto student accounts
Administrative Assistant
Connors State College
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Completed purchase orders for all areas that involved maintenance, grounds, or custodial work for all three campuses
- Completed and submitted monthly Fleet Reports
- Completed any Notice of Violation or reports for the Department of Environmental Quality
Student Employee
Connors State College
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Answered phones and directed student inquiries to the appropriate counselor.
- Made student files
- Accepted all incoming documents and distributed them to the correct counselor for processing.
- FAFSA assistance
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2025
Master of Science - Higher Education Leadership
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2016
B.A. - American Indian Studies, MINOR: History
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12.2013
Skills
- Grant Writing and Fundraising
- Grant Management
- Cultural Competency
- Higher Education Administration
References
Pamela Iron, Executive Director, American Indian Resource Center, 918-822-5232
Timeline
Project Director
American Indian Resource Center, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
Coordinator Tutoring & Careers
Northeastern State University
05.2014 - 08.2018
Coordinator Student Support Services & Technology
Northeastern State University
03.2014 - 05.2014
Administrative Assistant
Northeastern State University
08.2012 - 03.2014
Scholarship Advisor
Cherokee Nation
09.2009 - 08.2012
Financial Aid Counselor
Bacone College
01.2008 - 01.2009
Financial Aid Officer
Connors State College
01.2007 - 01.2008
Administrative Assistant
Connors State College
01.2006 - 01.2007
Student Employee
Connors State College
01.2004 - 01.2006
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Oklahoma State University
Master of Science - Higher Education Leadership
Northeastern State University
B.A. - American Indian Studies, MINOR: History
Northeastern State University
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