Robert Peter Montez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
With 16 years of comprehensive experience in overseeing the daily operations of a post-secondary organization, this methodical and results-driven Director has successfully delivered both in-person and online instruction as an adjunct faculty member, showcasing versatility and adaptability. A hardworking nature and expertise in student engagement, recruitment, advising, and outreach have enabled effective execution of program strategies for enrollment and outreach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Speech/Special Topics Instructor
Del Mar College
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes in the area of business communication
- Methods of delivery include online and in-person instruction
Director, Dual Enrollment
Del Mar College
10.2015 - Current
- Oversee the Early College Program (ECP) department
- Leading staff in deliberate dual credit recruitment, intentional advising and data forecasted enrollment
- Practice strategic customer service management plans and goal setting to increase dual credit and post-secondary enrollment; fostering awareness of academic opportunities for high schools students in and outside the Coastal Bend
- Ensures that the College’s dual credit program aligns with legislative laws and regulations as outline by the Texas Higher Education Board (THECB), Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) and Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- Manage and maintain DMC Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) contracts for ECP and Continuing Education, coordinating and collaborating with district superintendents and administrators of Independent School Districts (ISDs) across the Coastal Bend and beyond
- Conduct department research & assessment, evaluate customer service management plan to systematically goal set for each semester
- Establish strong relationships and create open lines of communication with College's academic Deans, department Chairs and faculty
- Act as liaison between DMC and high school/ISDs for student instructional issues and complaints
- Responsible for representing the College on internal and external advisory boards as mandated by TEA's designated high schools' requirements
- Administer the implementation of new program and course offerings at high schools under the guidelines of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Colleges' Accreditation and Assessment department
Coordinator of Early College Programs
Del Mar College
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Develop and conduct ECP presentations at high schools as well as DMC and community events
- Maintain strong working relationships with all areas of academics and school district personnel
- Provide statistical reports detailing early college applications, registrations, and activities as requested
- Coordinate and develop an annual early college calendar to include deadline dates and informational presentations for high school students, parents, counselors, and administrators
Outreach Financial Aid Advisor
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Assisted in the recruitment of incoming and transfer students by providing student financial assistance options and admissions requirements
- Presented financial aid options to high school, and non-traditional students in Texas
- Provided updates and training for Texas high school counselors on new federal policies and regulations
- Maintained all students' financial aid accounts according to federal and state regulations
- Engaged with other educational partners to provide students with the resources needed to enter a post-secondary school
- Performed needs analysis on student applications and constructed financial aid packages
Coordinator of Education Opportunity Center (EOC)
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
07.2009 - 02.2011
- Present, recruit and assist prospective students with educational and workforce-related programs under the TRIO-EOC grant
- Provide high school students, non-traditional students, and military veterans with college exploration, admissions, academic advising, financial aid, financial aid appeals, and GED enrollment
- Served community partners, parents, high school counselors, and referral agents to provide the needed resources for program participants
- Assisted with maintaining that all program grant requirements align with federal policies and regulations
Education
Master of Arts - Communication
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Chemistry
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX08.1994
Skills
- Assessment analysis
- Curriculum development expertise
- Budget management
- Outreach and enrollment
- Strategic planning
- FERPA
- Program alignment with legislative laws and regulations
- Customer Service Management
- MS Office
- Colleague
- Banner
- Blackboard
- Canvas
Timeline
Adjunct Speech/Special Topics Instructor
Del Mar College
08.2021 - Current
Director, Dual Enrollment
Del Mar College
10.2015 - Current
Coordinator of Early College Programs
Del Mar College
12.2013 - 10.2015
Outreach Financial Aid Advisor
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
02.2011 - 11.2013
Coordinator of Education Opportunity Center (EOC)
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
07.2009 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Chemistry
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Master of Arts - Communication
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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