Luisa Ruth
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
I am a positive team player with over15 years in higher education. My objective is to provide high quality student support and service. As a representative of Walden University I will apply my experience and knowledge in the area of student services and diligently model the Walden as a leader in higher education.
Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM SPECIALIST - DATA
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY (NMSU)
10.2016 - Current
- Manage information system for grant funded project – Out of School Time programs supported by21st Century Community Learning Centers grant (U.S
- Department of Education)
- Responsible for the database (EZReports) used for state and federal reports
- Communicate with school based Site Facilitator in7 districts (over40 schools)
- Work with over40 school site users of reporting system
- Team Lead for data component to include daily operations and training of data team
- Develop data collection processes for organization, manage time sensitive projects
- Develop and implement training sessions for Site Facilitators
- Provide technical support to users of information system
- Design and implement organizational plan for meeting program state and federal grant deliverables and deadlines
- Meet with internal and external stakeholders
- Work with over5,000 student records and adhere to FERPA guidelines
GRANTS ASSISTANT – RESEARCH/WRITER
DONA ANA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Researched, wrote and implemented grant opportunities to support County and Sheriff’s Department
- Developed budget proposal of for desired grant project
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel while researching funding opportunities, interviewed administrators and field officers to match equipment specifications with grant proposal
- Assisted with county wide Communication Upgrade project to include Sheriff’s Department tele- communication infrastructure, i.e
- Communication towers
- Attended and presented grant projects at monthly County Commissioners’ Meeting
GRANTS FISCAL ASSISTANT
DONA ANA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Prepared grant files and documentation, verifying compliance with grant guidelines
- Responsible for review and processing of reimbursements for Sheriff’s Department and sub-recipients
- Ensured reports and reimbursement requests were accurately submitted within required timeline
- Maintained communicative and effective work environment with multiple stake holders (law enforcement agencies, community members, funding agencies, etc….)
- Assisted in the writing/development of equipment seeking grants
- Interim Sheriff’s Grant Department Director, October2014 through December2014
COUNSELOR/CHIEF GED EXAMINER
CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CCC)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Enrollment Counselor for Craven Community College in Havelock, NC
- Responsible for student admissions to Craven Community College – Havelock Campus as outlined by college’s and state criterion
- Maintained student schedules and entrance exam results in college’s database
- Responsible for academic advising of A.A
- Liberal/General Studies and other disciplines, registered students, communicated with students regarding individual Degree Plan progress
- Collaborated with Dean and Associate Dean of Havelock campus in recruiting and retention efforts
- Familiarized military members of the admissions and financial processes
- Lead point of contact for dual enrollment program; responsible for recruitment, admissions, advising and registration of eligible students
- Also held the Chief GED Examiner role those responsibilities included:
- Attend GED training offered by state GED agency
- Purchased, prepared assessment materials and administered GED exams
- Responsible for entering students’ GED results to state database
- Communicated state results to students
CURRICULUM/DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE (AWC)
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordinated and implemented federal directives to meet project benchmarks and goals program initiative supporting Distance Education and Diversity efforts, U.S
- Dept
- Of Education grant
- Researched and implemented various events to promote and discuss multiculturalism
- Coordinated Ad Hoc Committee composed of staff, faculty and student representatives, developed campus wide survey to assess campus climate related to diversity topics (teaching techniques and learning)
- Organized different forum opportunities to discuss the impact cultural diversity on campus (for students, staff and faculty, at times combined)
- Assisted in the development of a Culture Camp in which staff and faculty enhanced their instructional techniques to teach in a diverse setting
- Developed, coordinated and implemented the Office of Diversity to include a library of resource materials
- Collaborated with Distance Learning staff, connected cultural diversity component with Distance Learning
- Instructed Orientation (Freshman Student Success) course
TITLE VII GRANT COORDINATOR
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE (AWC)
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Grant Coordinator for the Yuma Career Ladder Grant, federally funded program for students who pursued a degree (A.A., B.A
- / B.S
- Or M.A.) in Education
- Program focused on providing individuals interested in becoming an educator with financial AND advisory support
- Recruited students eligible for this program
- Funding supported the existing partnership between Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University (2+2) program allowing students to begin courses at the community college and continue towards their bachelor’s program on the same campus site
- Advised participants on Education Degree plan and responsible for clearing students approaching graduation
- Worked closely with40 plus students
- Tracked students and developed workshops as needed for grant participants’ success
- Maintained database of grant participants
- Responsible for grant research and preparing quantitative and qualitative annual reports to the U.S
- Department of Education
- Recommended administration of funds utilized in the program as needed for student learning and success
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR II
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Promoted to Counseling Staff Supervisor (duties included Admissions Counselor I listed below in Admissions Counselor I position)
- Additional duties:
- Assigned and assisted Counselors with programs and administrative needs
- Worked closely with Financial Aid Department and presented “Financial Aid Nights” to the community
- Recruiting responsibilities included local area high schools in El Paso, TX, Northern New Mexico; other areas of recruitment efforts included the Rio Grande Valley [Houston, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley (TX)]
- Maintained database of prospective students, followed up with interested individuals, and communicated admissions process and support resources
- Served on various program committees for the university (e.g., Scholarship Review Committee) as well as organizations with community involvement (Expanding Your Horizons)
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Worked with staff and faculty to develop marketing tools and programs for recruitment
- Coordinated and hosted campus tours for interested individuals and/or groups
- Prepared and presented at area high schools, community colleges and local agencies promoting university programs and admissions process
- Maintained database for area assigned high schools and prospective students
- Assisted prospective students with university application process, which included recruitment, admissions, financial aid information and orientation
- Worked with high school counselors, answering individual questions and holding higher education sessions for juniors and seniors
- Attended recruiting events held by schools and local agencies
- Set up information table at numerous events on a monthly basis
- Worked with community efforts to promote higher education
- Attended events for elementary, middle school and other populations (e.g
- At-risk students or working adults)
Education
MA - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2002
BA - PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
01.1997
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective Public Speaker
- Strong written communication skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Strong organizational skills
- Enjoy working with people and processes
- Able to work independently or with a group, positive team member
- Able to manage multiple projects
- Self-motivated in completing tasks
- Able to communicate with a diverse population
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
PROGRAM SPECIALIST - DATA
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY (NMSU)
10.2016 - Current
GRANTS ASSISTANT – RESEARCH/WRITER
DONA ANA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 10.2016
GRANTS FISCAL ASSISTANT
DONA ANA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
05.2014 - 07.2015
COUNSELOR/CHIEF GED EXAMINER
CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CCC)
01.2007 - 01.2008
CURRICULUM/DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE (AWC)
01.2004 - 01.2007
TITLE VII GRANT COORDINATOR
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE (AWC)
01.2002 - 01.2004
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR II
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
01.1998 - 01.1999
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
01.1997 - 01.1998
BA - PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
MA - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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