Mary Insogna
Schenectady
Summary
Seasoned educator and advisor from Excelsior University. Excelled in academic advising, student engagement, student recruitment, assisting with ABET accreditation reviews, significantly enhancing academic success and program integrity. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance organization performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive organization objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet needs and increase service value.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Excelsior University
Albany, New York
01.2015 - Current
- Instructor newly enrolled students the foundations of academic success, learning strategies, time management, accessing learning resources, writing an APA research paper, and developing an action plan to reach academic and professional goals
Senior Academic Advisor
Excelsior University
Albany, New York
01.2005 - Current
- Duties encompass all primary duties of the Academic Advisor in addition to the following:
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the unit team, across all teams and institution
- Advocate for resources for managing the workload of the team
- Inform team members of policy and procedural changes
- Monitor, coordinate and facilitate workload within the team in consultation with the Dean or designee
- Train new advising staff in the School of Technology and admission staff in the technology degree programs
- Conduct annual performance reviews for designated staff according to the college guidelines
- Participate in college-wide projects
- Participate in ABET accreditation reviews; collect information and materials for assessment, interview with accreditors
- Mentoring new advisors and eligible candidates for the Senior Advisor position
- Attend and present at conferences and events to promote technology degree programs
- Coordinate and attend site visits to power plants to meet with employees and conduct their preliminary evaluations
- Attend community college transfer day events and participate with community college articulation agreements
Academic Advisor
Excelsior University
Albany, New York
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Assist enrolled students in developing an educational plan consistent with their life goals and objectives
- Explain and clarify degree requirements to prospective and enrolled students for the technology programs, health sciences programs, liberal arts programs, and public services programs
- Review and assess official documents for credit
- Evaluate credit according to college policy and degree requirements
- Serve as liaison with the Dean and the faculties to coordinate course classification results, course development, student requests for appeals on faculty decisions and academic policy issues
- Serve on college committees to support the goals and objectives of Excelsior College
- Participate in professional conferences and professional development activities
Education
Master of Arts - Community Psychology (Counseling)
Sage Graduate School
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York at Albany
01.1997
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Student development
- Course planning and organization
- Curriculum requirements expertise
- Student recruitment
- Advising expertise
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
ACTIVITIES
Outstanding Academic Advisor for Excelsior College 2009, Outstanding Academic Advisor Nominee at NACADA 2009, NACADA Member, Attended various NACADA National Conferences, Presented 'Serving Today's Non Traditional Student', Spring 2008 Conference, Attended various recruitment events with partnerships from community colleges to industry site visits.
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Excelsior University
01.2015 - Current
Senior Academic Advisor
Excelsior University
01.2005 - Current
Academic Advisor
Excelsior University
01.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York at Albany
Master of Arts - Community Psychology (Counseling)
Sage Graduate School