Marci Sanders
Rochester,NY
Summary
Results-driven Senior Staff Assistant with six years of service at the Rochester Institute of Technology and recent graduate of the University of Rochester looking to secure a student-centered position in higher education. As a first-generation student, I am keenly interested in serving students from under-represented backgrounds. I am skilled in multifaceted academic department support, accustomed to providing critical services under pressure, and comfortable with cross-cultural interactions and experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Assistant, Student Employment
Rochester Institute of Technology
02.2017 - Current
- Provides highly visible support to a large academic department (80+ students; ~50 research faculty and staff members).
- Hires all undergraduate and graduate students following I-9 and federal/state labor policies.
- Processes graduate student financial aid and stipend payments.
- Counsels students on their financial aid packages and Social Security number applications.
- Approves student timecards.
- Troubleshoots problems with stipend payments, scholarships, and student wages.
- Recruits and hires employees for student office positions.
- Regularly interacts with a student and faculty population, including a large population of international students.
- Supervises and mentors undergraduate student workers.
- Creates and sustains a sense of community and support.
- Reconciles and manages department budget.
- Organizes and reports on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
- Coordinates events (commencement; special events; weekly events) and performs purchasing duties (capital equipment; lab/office supplies; leased department equipment).
- Acts as department representative for campus partners.
- Trains administrative staff.
- Advanced the position from exclusively paper-driven processes to electronic processes.
Administrative Assistant
Child & Family Services
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Supported the domestic violence, adoption, foster care, wraparound care, and preventative service program directors with processing confidential and sensitive information in federal databases.
- Processed intake paperwork.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Covered the front desk as necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration - Student Affairs
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY08.2023
BASc - Global Peace & Conflict, Philosophy, & Social Inequalities
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2020
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts, Sciences, And Humanities
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2014
Skills
- Student support
- Working knowledge of student development theory, counseling techniques, and how these concepts are applied to practice
- Working knowledge of FERPA regulations and state labor law
- Advanced excel spreadsheet functions
- Proactive anticipation of problems
- Workflow enhancement and streamlining
Professional Service and Awards
- June – December 2022: University Staff Council (elected representative)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Supported RIT staff by representing their concerns and interests to RIT administration and upper management. Served on the Institute Policy Review sub-committee to proactively review policies that directly affect staff.
- February – May 2022: College of Liberal Arts Staff Committee (elected representative)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Supported College staff by communicating their concerns and interests to the College of Liberal Arts leadership and organized team-building events.
- 2020: Nomination, College of Science distinguished staff award
Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2018 – 2022: College of Science Web & Social Media Committee
Rochester Institute of Technology
Managed department social media presence and lead the transition to RIT’s new website format.
- 2013 – 2018: Volunteer, Photography & Digital Arts
Flower City Arts Center
Interacted regularly with the community by signing students up for classes & memberships while maintaining darkroom and digital facilities.
Beliefs and Values
- Autonomy follows accountability.
- A successful work environment requires inclusion and collaboration.
- Honesty, compassion, and humor are necessary for growth.
- Most difficulties can be mitigated with open communication.
- Work brings fulfillment beyond the context of money.
Timeline
Senior Staff Assistant, Student Employment
Rochester Institute of Technology
02.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Child & Family Services
12.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration - Student Affairs
University of Rochester
BASc - Global Peace & Conflict, Philosophy, & Social Inequalities
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts, Sciences, And Humanities
Monroe Community College
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