RANDAL MORALES
Pomona,California
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in education and program management, an accomplished Education and Campus Administrator. Excelled in vocational training, job placement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled educator who successfully developed curricula and programming, while securing grants to support these initiatives. Expertise extends to executing direct response recruitment, sales, marketing, and admissions strategies. Implemented strategic programs, consistently raising educational standards and fostering student success. Trusted leader known for collaborative and diplomatic approach when working with professionals from various fields and community leaders. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enable effective conveyance of ideas and building strong relationships. Deeply passionate about staying current on student needs and providing exceptional services that surpass those offered by competitors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Program Manager
Los Angeles Regional Consortium
05.2023 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of various projects within the region.
- Negotiated contracts successfully with vendors, securing favorable terms for the organization.
- Provided mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow professionally and achieve their career goals.
- Exceeded performance targets consistently through effective project planning and execution strategies.
- Delivered high-quality results on all projects by establishing clear objectives and milestones.
- Improved overall program performance with continuous monitoring and evaluation of key metrics.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the organization, fostering an inclusive work environment that values different perspectives.
Student Recruitment Coordinator
Community Colleges of Los Angeles
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with 19 community colleges in Los Angeles to enhance enrollment by converting leads from the California Community College Launchpad (CCLA) into enrolled students.
- Facilitated recruitment and mentorship for students exploring enrollment or re-enrollment in college.
- Conduct monthly monitoring and reporting activities at both local and regional levels.
- Deliver training, coaching, and resources to college teams to support follow-up efforts with CCLA leads.
- Improved overall student satisfaction with efficient follow-up on inquiries, applications, and enrollment processes.
Grants Project Manager
Cerritos College
01.2013 - Current
- Secure and oversee numerous grants across the campus, including grant submittals, compliance measurements and regulatory reporting, drafting sub-recipient awards, and cooperative agreements
- Won significant educational-related grants including: $2.3M TAAACCT Department of Labor Grant, a four-year support to create certificate programs for community college students
- Next Generation Courseware Challenge Grant with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to implement Lumen digital coursework for at risk students
- $100K from California Chancellor's Office for field iron workers apprenticeship programs
- $1M Strong Workforce Program regional project spanning five colleges to match students with employment opportunities
- Add this is a 'regional project'
- Interface with grant-related program managers, deans, program chair, finance managers and administrative support
- Coordinate, facilitate, submit, negotiate, and oversee grant deployment
- Conduct on-going monitoring and guide all aspects of grant development and applications
- Administer the implementation of each grant and tracked disbursements
- Oversee education and program management, vocational course development and job placement programs
Educator-Parent Liaison, Central Juvenile Hall School
Los Angeles County Office of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided alternative instruction in reading comprehension and math up to Algebra II in preparation for CAHSEE, CST and GED examinations
- Promoted parenting techniques and provided guidance on how to encourage participation in education and avoid behavioral problems
- Achieved WASC standards
Campus Director, Personnel Manager
United Education Institute
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Directed the operations of a campus with 200 students, five programs and a $3M annual budget
- Interviewed and hired quality faculty and staff, oversaw payroll
- Responded to regulatory agencies such as BPPE, Title IV, and ACCSCT
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Los Angeles Pacific University
Azusa, CA03-2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA04-2019
Certificate - Grant Writing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Dominguez Hills, CA06.2016
Skills
- Student assessment and support
- Planning and organizing outreach strategies
- Enhancing student retention and graduation rates
- Working collaboratively with academic and administration staff
- Advocating for inclusivity and diverse perspectives
- Facilitating student participation and involvement
- Ensuring student satisfaction and program success
- Demonstrating professionalism and leadership qualities in all interactions
- Promoting a student-centric environment
- Proficient in current educational technologies and platforms, with a strong ability to leverage these tools to enhance student engagement and support
Timeline
Regional Program Manager
Los Angeles Regional Consortium
05.2023 - Current
Student Recruitment Coordinator
Community Colleges of Los Angeles
10.2019 - 04.2023
Grants Project Manager
Cerritos College
01.2013 - Current
Educator-Parent Liaison, Central Juvenile Hall School
Los Angeles County Office of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
Campus Director, Personnel Manager
United Education Institute
01.2009 - 01.2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Los Angeles Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Certificate - Grant Writing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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