LESLIE JACKSON
Port Allen
Summary
Higher education professional specializing in student success programming and partnership development. Proven ability to enhance retention and graduation rates through effective outreach and program management. Strong analytical skills utilized for data-informed decision making and fostering cross-campus collaborations. Recognized for delivering high-quality results with a focus on service and performance excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TRIO Student Support Services
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
03.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to support student success and expand program reach.
- Lead recruitment, eligibility verification, and onboarding processes for student participants, creating pathways for academic success for first-generation and low-income students.
- Analyze student success data and workforce trends to identify barriers and opportunities, informing programming and intervention strategies.
- Coordinate staff training and resource alignment to meet federal retention and graduation benchmarks; maintain compliance with TRIO federal regulations.
- Manage the hiring, onboarding, and supervision of peer tutors and student employees to ensure quality academic support services.
- Oversee the SSS program calendar, outreach efforts, and communication to align operations with academic and workforce needs.
- Prepare program evaluation reports and track key outcomes to assess service effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
ACADEMIC COUNSELOR, TRIO Student Support Services
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
03.2024 - Current
- Provided academic and personal advising to a caseload of undergraduate students to support retention and graduation goals.
- Utilized data and predictive tools to monitor student progress and implement proactive intervention strategies.
- Coordinated cultural events, workshops, and student leadership initiatives to promote holistic student development.
- Supported recruitment, training, and supervision of student workers and tutors to enhance program services.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Served as primary contact for African & African American Studies (AAAS) and Interdisciplinary Programs, supporting 80+ faculty and 8 directors.
- Acted as Academic Administrator for graduate and undergraduate academic actions, liaising with the Graduate School.
- Managed curriculum and registration processes, ensuring compliance with university regulations.
- Oversaw HR actions for student workers and graduate assistants, including hiring and onboarding.
- Supervised and trained student workers and developed a Student Ambassador program to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Represented programs at campus and community events, analyzed budgets, and managed departmental inventory and expenditures.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & STUDY COORDINATOR
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Institute for Dementia
Baton Rouge
03.2010 - 11.2022
- Administered over 750 standardized cognitive assessments annually to determine normal or impaired cognition.
- Collaborated with senior researchers in the design, testing, and reporting of research projects as part of a nationwide research team.
- Initiated community outreach and education efforts to increase study participation and public awareness.
- Managed data entry and maintained participant databases; ensured accuracy of study documentation.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Concentration in Leadership Development
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Business Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Partnership development and outreach
- Data analysis and reporting
- Grant support
- Student success initiatives
- Staff training and supervision
- Program planning management
- Academic advising
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TRIO Student Support Services
Louisiana State University
03.2024 - Current
ACADEMIC COUNSELOR, TRIO Student Support Services
Louisiana State University
03.2024 - Current
ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Louisiana State University
11.2022 - 03.2024
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & STUDY COORDINATOR
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Institute for Dementia
03.2010 - 11.2022
Master of Public Administration - Concentration in Leadership Development
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Business Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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