Open To Work
Micah Ballard
Summary
Results-driven admissions and operations leader with expertise in compliance tracking, budget administration, and student advising. Proven ability to implement strategic plans and enhance interdepartmental communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Administration, MFA in Writing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
12.2007 - 04.2026
- Admissions
- Student Advising
- Enrollment
- Faculty/Staff Meetings
- Events
- Led recruitment and training efforts for administrative staff and faculty support teams.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and improve collaboration.
- Implemented systems for tracking compliance with university regulations and standards.
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align departmental goals with university objectives.
- Provided guidance on administrative best practices to enhance service delivery across campus.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the office, including budgeting, purchasing, personnel management, payroll processing, and financial reporting.
- Served as a liaison between executive leadership team members and other employees throughout the company.
- Manage Marketing and Social Media
Administrative Director
New College of California
San Francisco, California
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Adjunct Professor
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Directed administrative operations to support academic programs and student services.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts & MFA in Writing degrees
New College of California
San Francisco, CA04-2002
Double Major: English & History
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LA04-1998
Skills
- Admissions management
- Student advising
- Faculty coordination
- Budget administration
- Compliance tracking
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Marketing strategy
- Event organization
- Conflict resolution
- Communication enhancement
Accomplishments
- Published poet with over a dozen books and finalist for a California Book Award
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Director of Administration, MFA in Writing
University of San Francisco
12.2007 - 04.2026
Administrative Director
New College of California
01.2000 - 12.2007
Master of Arts - Master of Arts & MFA in Writing degrees
New College of California
Double Major: English & History
University of Southwestern Louisiana