Rachel Raven-Chabin
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled communicator and coordinator of academic and social programming for students at the high school and university levels. Driven to create access, equity, and opportunity for students in every environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Administrative Specialist
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
01.2025 - Current
- Manages and develops programs offered by the Graduate Research Center (GRC), a 1.3 million dollar initiative funded by Title III, to provide students with course tutoring, writing and statistical consultations, printing services, and funding for research and conference presentations.
- Supports program coordinator and dean of the Graduate School in implementing their initiatives to improve student retention, career readiness, and academic success.
- Processes requisitions, purchase orders, and consultant contracts on behalf of the Graduate School.
- Implements improved workflows for internal office management and communications with students, faculty, and administrators.
Program Coordinator, QMSS
Columbia University
New York, NY
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed academic questions and logistical concerns for over 200 students in the QMSS MA program, with specific focus on course registration, degree progress audits, and student instructor recruiting/hiring efforts.
- Advised students to ensure degree progress and success in the MA program.
- Appraised students of relevant policies, procedures, and opportunities during their degree.
- Managed the hiring process for research and teaching assistants.
- Liaised with faculty, research assistants, teaching assistants, and administrative services throughout the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
- Ensured timely disbursement of scholarships and salaries for academic appointments.
- Provided continuity of academic and social experience through student meet-ups, orientation workshops, study sessions, and office presence.
Jewish & Student Life Programming Fellow
Heschel High School
New York, NY
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented experiential programming for 300 high school students from various Jewish backgrounds and experiences, with a specific focus on extracurricular involvement and Jewish ritual.
- Managed logistics and facilitates core programs including the school-wide Sabbath retreat, meaningful Jewish holiday observances, and creative prayer experiences.
Bilingual Administrative Coordinator
Jewish Community Council
New York, NY
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed logistics for various social services programs under the purview of JCCWHI, most notably the weekly community food pantry, which served 50+ clients each week.
- Worked with English- and Spanish-speaking clients to provide access to the organization's resources and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Jewish Studies, Education & Communal Leadership
Towson University
Towson05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language & Literature, Political Science | Minor in Judaic Studies
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2019
Skills
- Graduate student advising
- University systems navigation
- Program management
- Hiring/recruitment (student employees)
- Travel coordination
- Calendar management
- Proficient in Workday, SAP Concur, Blackboard, PeopleSoft, Canva, Wordpress, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Qualtrics
- Office administration, data entry/compilation, expense tracking
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Program Administrative Specialist
Bowie State University
01.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator, QMSS
Columbia University
07.2022 - 10.2024
Jewish & Student Life Programming Fellow
Heschel High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bilingual Administrative Coordinator
Jewish Community Council
08.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Jewish Studies, Education & Communal Leadership
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language & Literature, Political Science | Minor in Judaic Studies
Stony Brook University