Melissa Gehrs
O’Fallon,IL
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with over ten years of experience in higher education and academic advising. Seeking continued full-time employment to invest energy towards making a difference with a student population while contributing to the company's core values and developing myself through professional growth. Experienced in recruiting, admitting, and retaining a diverse student population. Ability to organize and facilitate multiple detailed tasks, while enthusiastically establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Running Start Specialist
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
2022.08 - Current
- Mentor and advise new and returning high school junior and seniors through concurrent completion of their high school and associate degree requirements
- Retain students through individual advising sessions, progress report reviews, and group meetings
- Partner with high school counselors to ensure students meet high school requirements
- Confirm Running Start eligibility is met per semester and facilitate return to high school procedures when needed
Academic Advisor
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
2014.07 - 2022.07
- Customized individual academic plans to help students maximize community college experience
- Experienced in PeopleSoft to gain, analyze and effectively communicate information to students
- Running Start advisor to four area high schools and home school population
- Assisted in ongoing training of new hire academic advisors
- Served on Restart Video, Pathway Maps, and Financial Aid Appeal committees
Enrollment Advisor
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
2011.07 - 2014.06
- Recruited and retained diverse, multicultural student population through academic program selection, financial assistance, and graduation requirements
- Maintained regular contact with caseload, monitored progress, and provided supporting resources
Intern
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
2011.01 - 2011.05
- Provided personal counseling to new students enrolled in Professional Counseling program
- Developed self-care plans and time management strategies
- With Supervisor input, assessed therapeutic processes and reviewed clients' progress
Intern
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
2010.08 - 2011.05
- Experienced one-year in depth training of academic programs, student resources, and advising process
- Explained degree audits and graduation checks to students while assisting with academic program planning and preparing for future career success
- Conducted COMPASS score evaluations
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
Belleville, IL05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
QUINCY UNIVERSITY
Quincy, IL05.2008
Skills
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Individual Student Counseling
- Student Records Maintenance
- Academic Performance Evaluation
- College Transfer Planning
- Academic Presentations and Group Meetings
Timeline
Running Start Specialist
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
2022.08 - Current
Academic Advisor
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
2014.07 - 2022.07
Enrollment Advisor
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
2011.07 - 2014.06
Intern
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
2011.01 - 2011.05
Intern
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
2010.08 - 2011.05
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
QUINCY UNIVERSITY
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