Melissa Gillis

Managed the Office of Dual Credit (4-person team)

Managed daily operations

Processed 4,500 students per term

Facilitated partnerships with District Superintendents

Oversaw the President's 12x12x12 Initiative

Proposed and implemented new software - Dual Enroll

Garnered national acclaim for raising enrollment 25% in a year

Raised enrollment of black students by 70%

Raised enrollment of Latinx students by 37%

Managed Student Outreach (Student Recruitment)

Created text for admissions communications / publications

Supervised all on-campus admissions events

Supervised New Student Orientations

Coordinated Student Services side of Dual Credit

Advised all Career-Technology majors

Met with students face-to-face or via Zoom (during Covid) to assist them in planning their classes and discuss career options

Directed an OSHA Training Institute Education Center

Managed 5 person team

Offered non-credit safety training

Hired all instructors

Followed rigorous OSHA guidelines

Created contracts for training

Recognized for significant growth by OSHA

Manged the Transfer Center (5-person team)

Managed daily operations

Recruited students that transferred from Illinois Public Community Colleges

Represented NIU at College Fairs and College Nights

Worked at four open houses annually

Managed transfer guides and agreements