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Linda H. Nicholls

Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Diligent, personable and organized individual with proven track record in managing office operations and providing comprehensive administrative support. Demonstrated ability in streamlining office processes and aiding in project coordination. Known for effective communication and multitasking skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant for Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics/Gynecology

VCOM Carolinas Campus
02.2020 - Current
  • Coordinate and maintain student and preceptor records including, but not limited to, rotation schedules, rotation exam grades, and student rotation logs
  • Set up student accounts and tests in SAEM program for Emergency Medicine rotation
  • Communicate monthly with third year and fourth year students regarding their upcoming rotations
  • Coordinate site visits between preceptors and academic chairs
  • Prepare site meeting materials including longitudinal and composite reports, rotation site evaluation forms, and helpful information for preceptors
  • Work to obtain all documentation required for the appointment, reappointment, and promotion of physician preceptors
  • Input exam questions into ExamSoft
  • Insure receipt of statistics and questions to lecturers from Exam Soft
  • Assist department chair in planning of events, including, but not limited to, Boot Camps, advisee luncheons and other activities geared toward student learning
  • Prepare documents for travel, reimbursements, purchases, etc
  • Assist in preparing newsletter for Emergency Medicine
  • Edit letters of recommendation, emails, and other documents for department chairs


Coordinator of Field Placements

Converse College
05.2016 - 02.2020
  • Collaborate with area school districts to secure clinical and student teaching placements
  • Build and maintain relationships with school officials to effectively produce winning outcomes
  • Collected student placement requests and worked to provide a suitable match for clinical experiences as well as their student teaching experiences
  • Lecture introduction education classes to train in processes of certification in education, expectations and professionalism
  • Compile spreadsheets from applications to Teacher Education Program and present information to committee for approval
  • Work with students to resolve any issues in certification process, clinical courses, or student teaching
  • Work with South Carolina Department of Education to determine students cleared for student teaching
  • Audit student coursework to determine eligibility for student teaching and graduation status
  • Recommend students to South Carolina Department of Education for teacher licensure
  • Provide renewal credit eligibility letters to cooperating teachers
  • Prepare pay documents for student teacher supervisors
  • Update information pertaining to clinical classes on in-house system
  • Inform students of placements and provide specific information regarding the school to which they are assigned
  • Work with college supervisors to resolve any issues with clinical/student teachers and cooperating teachers/school districts
  • Assist in intervention plan for students when necessary
  • Coordinate and execute orientation for student teachers and clinical students
  • Discuss with committee members any needs for updates to student handbook and ensure that any changes are made and communicated to students
  • Monitored student requirements such as vaccines and background checks
  • Plan Meet and Greet event for student teachers, cooperating teachers and college supervisors
  • Provide training for new student teacher supervisors and for cooperating teachers
  • Visit host schools/personnel departments throughout the school year
  • Help host schools recruit our students for fulltime employment
  • Prepare Title II report
  • Complete IHE report

Administrative Assistant

University Of South Carolina Upstate
03.2008 - 03.2016
  • Interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, administration, and students while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and tact
  • Coordinated Share Fair event each semester for upcoming graduates
  • Maintain database system to track tuition reduction credit information for cooperating teachers and principals of partnering schools
  • Act as liaison for credit cards for the School of Education
  • Prepare pay documents, pay invoices, process check requests and mileage reimbursements
  • Support the Scholars Academy program by preparing deposits, pay documents, purchasing documents, reimbursement requests and supplies
  • Confirm graduation of University of South Carolina Upstate students to the South Carolina Department of Education to insure teacher licensure
  • Oversee student opinion poll process for the School of Education
  • Compile newsletters for School of Education and work with Communications Department to ensure quality result
  • Serve on Diversity Conference Committee
  • Plan and execute special projects within the department
  • Work with Director of Charles Lea College of Educational Enrichment to plan curriculum and graduation ceremonies for students and their families
  • Interact with special needs students and their parents, instructors, faculty and administrators of Charles Lea program to insure positive and pleasant learning environment
  • Work with Director of QEP Student Technology Program to plan various workshops and seminars

Education

Studied Business Administration

University of South Carolina
Spartanburg, South Carolina

High School Diploma -

Gettys D. Broome High School
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Skills

  • Project Management Experience
  • Event planning
  • Team player
  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Strong problem solver

Timeline

Administrative Assistant for Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics/Gynecology

VCOM Carolinas Campus
02.2020 - Current

Coordinator of Field Placements

Converse College
05.2016 - 02.2020

Administrative Assistant

University Of South Carolina Upstate
03.2008 - 03.2016

Studied Business Administration

University of South Carolina

High School Diploma -

Gettys D. Broome High School
Linda H. Nicholls