Lindy R. McGuire
Dean Of Health Sciences & Director Of Campus Operations
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Higher education administrator in search of program that would grow my knowledge about and preparation for improving student access and student support services.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Health Sciences | Dir of Campus Operations
St. Charles Community College
04.2021 - Current
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve campus operations.
- Strengthened campus operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Consulted with regulatory bodies, state and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
Director of Operations - Center for Healthy Living
St. Charles Community College
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Develop and continually improve campus operations’ processes to increase efficiency and eliminate redundancies.
- Oversee revenue-driven operating budget and provide strategic plans to optimize revenue potential.
- Manage a team of 10+ associates over two departments.
- Interview and hire advisors, tutors, and other support staff.
- Complete performance evaluations and feedback.
- Collaborate with staff to establish individual SMART goals and long-term objectives.
- Assign, communicate, and provide support for projects.
- Train and develop staff to leverage their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Resolve higher-level, student-related concerns.
- Plan and lead group informational sessions about Nursing and Allied Health programs.
- Oversee program admission, enrollment, and maintenance of student records.
- Maintain enrollment data for Nursing and Allied Health Division programs.
- Provide data-driven recommendations and solutions regarding Nursing and Allied Health programming.
- Research and facilitate the implementation of new program opportunities.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise departmental events.
- Coordinate services for new and budding community partners.
- Manage contract negotiations for external revenue streams.
- Facilitate and maintain communication between partners, external clients, and internal resources.
- Optimize resources to provide the best client care.
- Collaborate with various departments and divisions campus-wide to support the mission and vision of the institution.
- Participate in the development and implementation of campus-wide strategic planning and program enhancement.
- Project leader for institutional committees.
- Update and maintain departmental web pages to reflect curriculum and institutional changes.
- Initiate and supervise the creation of promotional materials.
Lead Nursing and Allied Health Counselor
St. Charles Community College
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Advise students in planning coursework and career development.
- Counsel students needing additional personal and academic support.
- Create and lead bi-weekly informational presentations for potential allied health students (20+ per session).
- Schedule presenters for bi-weekly informational sessions.
- Direct liaison from advising department to allied health department.
- Maintain waitlists and applicants for allied health programs.
- Update data semester-by-semester on applicants for each program.
- Oversee the advising operations of the OTA, LPN, and HIM programs and their respective advisors.
- Manage student retention and readmissions to allied health programs.
- Provide appropriate transfer materials to students and parents.
- Discuss transfer scholarship opportunities.
- Website/Portal contributor for Academic Counseling department.
- Content contributor to “Introduction to College Success” course packet.
- Research best practices and contribute to revision of admission process and guidelines as necessary.
- Maintain communication with graduates of allied health programs.
Writing Specialist/First Alert Coordinator
St. Charles Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Tutor students from a variety of disciplines.
- Mentor students in time management, study skills, and organization; assist students in preparing, analyzing, and revising essays; and aid students in working with source material, including but not limited to finding relevant sources, evaluating sources, and incorporating source material.
- Work with students who lack the basic prerequisite skills necessary to advance in writing courses.
- Assist students with identifying helpful resources on campus; advocate for students who need additional resources.
Adjunct Faculty
St. Charles Community College
01.2011 - 12.2019
- College Success Seminar (COL 101).
- Lecture on study skills, time-management skills, planning, overcoming procrastination, college preparedness, transitioning to the work force, transferring to four-year and technical schools, etc.
- Present on College Panel.
- Developmental Writing, I & II; English Composition, I & II – In-seat and Hybrid Courses.
- Enhanced students’ understanding of sentence, paragraph, and essay structure.
- Instructed students about appropriate formatting and development of essays.
- Cultivated students’ use of critical analysis using both written and visual literacy.
- Incorporated research and analysis into essay writing process.
- Cultivated students’ critical thinking skills through writing assignments and group discussion.
- Medical Terminology (HIM 110) – Web-based Course.
- Coordinate with publisher to provide best online experience for students.
- Provide 100-level content related to terminology, roots, and suffixes.
- Submit records for attendance and grading.
- Facilitate online conversations via course software (Canvas.
- Worked closely with program chair to develop and implement medical terminology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
LCIE Adjunct Faculty
Lindenwood University
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Belleville, North County, and Westport Campuses.
- Composition I and II.
- Developed syllabi and assignments for advanced 13 week course.
- Engaged students in research writing, critically analyzing, and working with MLA format and citations.
- Introduction to Literature.
- Developed syllabus and assignments for advanced 13 week course.
- Introduced students to literary elements and function in fictional stories, plays, and poems.
Education
Master of Education -
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO 08.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - English
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 05.2003 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education, English
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 05.2003 - 08.2008
Skills
Student advisement
Excellent work ethic
Verbal and written communication
Strategic and financial planning
Leadership
Timeline
Dean of Health Sciences | Dir of Campus Operations
St. Charles Community College
04.2021 - Current
Director of Operations - Center for Healthy Living
St. Charles Community College
01.2017 - 04.2021
Lead Nursing and Allied Health Counselor
St. Charles Community College
01.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Education -
University of Missouri - St Louis
08.2012 - 12.2015
Writing Specialist/First Alert Coordinator
St. Charles Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013
Adjunct Faculty
St. Charles Community College
01.2011 - 12.2019
LCIE Adjunct Faculty
Lindenwood University
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - English
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southeast Missouri State University
05.2003 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education, English
Southeast Missouri State University
05.2003 - 08.2008