Marvey Jackson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned leader with a proven track record at Unity Parenting & Counseling, adept in organizational leadership and interpersonal skills. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced program development and staff development, embodying strategic visioning and non-profit management excellence. Demonstrates a commitment to fostering leadership development and career counseling, ensuring high levels of student retention and engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President & Chief Executive Officer
Unity Parenting & Counseling
04.2024 - Current
- Accountable to Unity's Board of Directors, funding authorities, licensing agencies, clients and publics for professionally, effectively and efficiently fulfilling and sustaining Unity's mission.
- Act as the public "face and voice" of Unity in order to promote and enhance relationships with clients, constituents, State and Federal officials, partners and sponsors, the media, the general public, and processionals, civic, public & private organizations.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
Chief Operating Officer
Unity Parenting & Counseling
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked closely with the President/CEO as a partner to achieve the agency mission and goals.
- Operated in strategic, managerial and hands on levels to help guide the organization across programmatic and administrative functions.
- Established employment and administrative policies for all functions and for all day-to-day operations.
District Human Resources Manager
ESS Staffing
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed the overall daily operations, activities, and staff in Evanston/Skokie District 65 (18 schools) to ensure the delivery of quality services.
- Partnered with district leaders to align HR initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring a unified approach to workforce development.
- Provided coaching to supervisors on effective performance management techniques, strengthening their ability to lead teams successfully.
Career and Transfer Coach
Oakton Community College
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Created and implemented and assessed career programming for 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, alumni members, staff and community members on multiple campuses.
- Designed and delivered career development curriculum, workshops, trainings, presentations and seminars
- Administered and interpreted career assessments (Strong Interest Inventory and MBTI) to assist undecided students with academic and career exploration.
Talent Acquisition Executive
Executive Search Firms
09.2010 - 01.2020
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organization, ensuring high-quality hires.
Executive Director of Leadership Development
Chicago State University
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Led oversight of 11 offices, including the operating budget for the division of Student Affairs.
- Served as the Chief Student Affairs Officer and Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
- Provided oversight of college-wide activities and leadership development programs designed to engage the active involvement of enrolled students to support college persistence, completion and overall success.
Dean of First-Year Students and Career Development
Aurora University
06.2005 - 04.2007
- Administered academic advising and career exploration programming to first-year students and first-year seminar program.
- Coordinated all transition initiatives related to first-year students. Advised at-risk students.
Director of Sophomore Experience
Aurora University
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Directed and tracked the recruitment and retention efforts, academic progress and financial status of second year students.
- Collaborated with faculty and academic departments to assist second year students design majors and develop success sessions.
Director of Multicultural Retention/Recruiter Specialist
Aurora University
10.2002 - 05.2004
- Developed, implemented and monitored a recruitment/retention plan and facilitated multicultural programming.
Freshman Admissions Counselor
Aurora University
08.1997 - 12.1999
- Developed, implemented and monitored a comprehensive recruitment plan for the Chicago territory.
Education
Master of Education - Human Services And Counseling
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education And English
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05.1996
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Visioning
- Non-Profit Management
- Staff Development
- Program Development
- Career Counseling
- Student Retention
- Event Planning
- Leadership Development
Certification
- Strong Interest Inventory Certified
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner
- Life Coach
Timeline
President & Chief Executive Officer
Unity Parenting & Counseling
04.2024 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Unity Parenting & Counseling
07.2023 - 03.2024
District Human Resources Manager
ESS Staffing
09.2021 - 08.2022
Career and Transfer Coach
Oakton Community College
01.2020 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Executive
Executive Search Firms
09.2010 - 01.2020
Executive Director of Leadership Development
Chicago State University
05.2007 - 08.2010
Dean of First-Year Students and Career Development
Aurora University
06.2005 - 04.2007
Director of Sophomore Experience
Aurora University
06.2004 - 05.2006
Director of Multicultural Retention/Recruiter Specialist
Aurora University
10.2002 - 05.2004
Freshman Admissions Counselor
Aurora University
08.1997 - 12.1999
Master of Education - Human Services And Counseling
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Education And English
Augustana College
- Strong Interest Inventory Certified
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner
- Life Coach
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