Melinda Robinson
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic Academic Coordinator with a proven track record at the University of South Dakota, excelling in program management and student advising. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced faculty development and increased student engagement, while fostering an inclusive campus culture. Proficient in course scheduling and adept at collaborative teamwork, driving academic excellence and retention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Coordinator
University Of South Dakota
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance faculty skills and knowledge in their respective fields.
- Contributed significantly to the institution''s reputation through diligent oversight of academic programs and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning while assisting in student education.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Promoted diversity within the institution through targeted recruitment initiatives, contributing to an inclusive campus culture.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, creating valuable internship opportunities for students in their chosen fields.
- Organized conferences, seminars, and guest lectures to enrich the educational experience of students and faculty alike.
- Championed a culture of academic excellence by setting high expectations for both faculty members and students alike.
- Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with speedy and fair resolution.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
Academic Coordinator
University Of South Dakota
02.2010 - 07.2021
- Optimized scheduling procedures, maximizing course availability while minimizing conflicts for both students and faculty members.
- Mentored junior faculty members for improved teaching techniques and professional development.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial efficiency.
- Evaluated faculty performance through regular classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth as educators.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance faculty skills and knowledge in their respective fields.
- Monitored progress towards strategic goals by analyzing key performance indicators regularly.
- Increased parent satisfaction through superior IEP meetings and family conferences to improve parent-child bonding skills.
- Mentored over 75 students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning while assisting in student education.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Promoted diversity within the institution through targeted recruitment initiatives, contributing to an inclusive campus culture.
- Employed Type educational strategies to enhance sensory-perceptual motor skills, cognition, language, and memory development.
- Mastered Type course material and collaborated with colleagues to implement shared interactive learning media.
- Streamlined academic processes by implementing efficient organizational strategies and communication systems.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2017
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Written and oral communication
- Student advising
- Managing schedules
- Proficiency in software
- Learning outcomes tracking
- Program management
- Records management
- Course scheduling
- Student enrollment
- Study abroad coordination
- Family outreach and collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
Timeline
Academic Coordinator
University Of South Dakota
07.2021 - Current
Academic Coordinator
University Of South Dakota
02.2010 - 07.2021
Bachelor Of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
University of South Dakota
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