Pamela R. Franco
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Delivered academic counseling and planning services to diverse student population.
.Employed educational and career counseling techniques to prioritize workload and set goals.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team on internal research. Flexible mentor individualizing intervention strategies and activities for supportive services to serve students.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and some familiarity with Excel and Powerpoint.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
University Of New Orleans, College Of Sciences
New Orleans , Louisiana
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Executive Associate, Academic Affairs
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans , Louisiana
07.2008 - 04.2016
- Provided administrative support to the Sr. Vice President/Provost for Academic Affairs
- Prioritized activities and took prompt action based on understanding of departmental objectives and business needs
- Initiated and coordinated new student–centered programs
- Worked across academic disciplines and administrative departments
- Served on several committees that monitored students’ academic progress including the College of Arts and Science Academic Committee and the University Academic Standing Committee
- In conjunction with the student affairs office, successfully coordinated campus-wide events.
- Liaised and coordinated activities of administrative support staff to accomplish department goals.
Director, Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Xavier University Of Louisiana
New Orleans , LA
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Provided administrative leadership for the Institute
- Supervised and coordinated programming for the IBCS’ summer Institute
- Initiated external review of program
- Maintained alumni and donor databases
- Organized fundraising events
- Supervised office staff
Assistant Professor
Tulane University
New Orleans , Louisiana
07.2000 - 06.2008
- Taught courses on Arts of Africa, African American Art, and Arts of the African Diaspora
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Instructor
University of Illinois
Chicago , Illinois
01.1998 - 06.2000
- Taught courses on Arts of Africa, African American Art, and Arts of the African Diaspora.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Education
No Degree - Art History
Université De Paris-X - Nanterre
Paris, FrancePh.D. - Art History
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2001
MA - Art History
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA1991
B.A. - Art History
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.1985
Skills
- Comprehensive Academic Advising Skills
- Evaluate Student Academic Performance
- Counsel Students on Course Management
- Perform Crisis Intervention
- Work with Diverse Populations
- Good Inter-personal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Administrative Skills (Basic Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Timeline
Academic Advisor
University Of New Orleans, College Of Sciences
08.2017 - 08.2021
Director, Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Xavier University Of Louisiana
07.2011 - 05.2014
Executive Associate, Academic Affairs
Xavier University of Louisiana
07.2008 - 04.2016
Assistant Professor
Tulane University
07.2000 - 06.2008
Instructor
University of Illinois
01.1998 - 06.2000
No Degree - Art History
Université De Paris-X - Nanterre
Ph.D. - Art History
Emory University
MA - Art History
San Francisco State University
B.A. - Art History
San Francisco State University
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