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Kristin Harrington

Dubuque,Iowa

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with seventeen years of experience working with students and families. Hard working team-player with expertise in advocating for students and problem-solving on a daily basis. Eager to help students and families navigate the world of education through motivating students to learn, building confidence and connecting families to available resources.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Graduate & Adult Admissions

Clarke University
11.2022 - Current
  • Meet with students to determine best pathway for student success
  • Assist students in completing applications and navigating admissions and onboarding processes
  • Communicate effectively with prospective students and families
  • Visit classrooms, attend career fairs, and hold on-campus and virtual events to provide students with information about educational programs and available resources
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Admissions, Financial Aid, Athletics, and other departments to maximize recruiting efforts
  • Advocate for students to improve experiences and expand resources
  • Conduct research and identify market trends to develop better recruiting strategies
  • Initiate and participate in monthly professional development opportunities

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Clarke University
04.2019 - 11.2022
  • Counsel and advise students and families about financial aid options and program details
  • Advocate for students' needs by collaborating with other departments to create seamless onboarding experience
  • Resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional service to students and families
  • Present complex financial aid information to prospective students and families through presentations and individual meetings
  • Assist in managing team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and schedules
  • Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards and administered aid accordingly

Special Education Assistant

Cuba City School Disrict
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students and small groups in elementary and high school to enable positive learning outcomes

Elementary Educator

Holy Family Catholic Schools
07.2006 - 08.2018
  • Created specialized and unique learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of students
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs
  • Problem solved on a daily basis to reach and motivate students to learn
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to prepare students for higher grade levels
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
  • Mentored and evaluated Clarke University and Loras College Clinical students, Professional Development Students and Reading Interns

Education

Master of Arts - Education, Literacy Emphasis

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI
05.2006

Skills

  • Empathetic, student-focused and life-long learner (appreciates all PD opportunities)
  • Dedicated to advocating for students' and families' needs
  • Motivated by finding solutions and helping others
  • Quickly develops good rapport with students, families and colleagues
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Experienced at multitasking in fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

Accomplishments

  • Dubuque Chamber Leadership Dubuque participant - learn about the Dubuque community, develop leadership skills, and network with professionals across multiple sectors in the area
  • Dubuque Best Practices in DEI participant - met with city leaders regularly over 9 months to learn about and discuss DEI related topics throughout the community; made recommendations to Clarke University President and Cabinet on ways to enhance Clarke's equity and inclusion efforts
  • Ally Training Participant and Book Club member - attend trainings to promote and provide safe and inclusive environments for students/staff of all gender identities/expressions and sexual orientations, participate in book club discussions - current book being read, White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
  • Clarke University Food Pantry Volunteer - Help organize and supply food for students in need
  • Clarke University Inclusion Champion volunteer - Create and encourage dialogue among colleagues by sharing DEI related news, articles, videos and student/employee experiences to enhance inclusion and equity at Clarke
  • MASFAA (Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) Equity Book Talk member - read selected books and use discussion board to share thoughts, ideas and questions about ways to improve equity and inclusion on and off campus
  • New Student Onboarding Committee - met regularly with various departments to develop a seamless onboarding experience for new students
  • Student Concerns Committee member - met biweekly with various departments to discuss how to help struggling students
  • Staff Assembly Executive Board Committee - served on committee as liaison between the staff, president and cabinet members

Timeline

Assistant Director of Graduate & Adult Admissions

Clarke University
11.2022 - Current

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Clarke University
04.2019 - 11.2022

Special Education Assistant

Cuba City School Disrict
08.2018 - 03.2019

Elementary Educator

Holy Family Catholic Schools
07.2006 - 08.2018

Master of Arts - Education, Literacy Emphasis

Clarke University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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