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SABRINA L. CROWDER

Opelika,AL

Summary

Student-centered and results-oriented professional seeking senior level position in higher education administration where decision are made by informed data and institutional priorities. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Skillful in promoting staff development and implementing strategic goals for services, activities and foster student learning in all aspects of student life.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Alabama State University

Director of Career Services
02.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Leads centralized Career Services office serving all ASU undergraduate students and alumni as well as students and alumni from the professional and graduate schools and post- doctoral program
  • Collaborates with college deans, other university administrators, faculty, and staff to provide strategies to improve career services for students in all majors and to link these students to opportunities for employment
  • Boosted Handshake registration by 162.42% by improving promotional outreach and student engagement strategies
  • Establish best practices to promote cross department data sharing, to consider curricular enhancements that ensure career readiness
  • Assist undergraduate and graduate admissions offices in an effort to maximize retention of students along with working with recruiting challenges
  • Accountable for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in organizational policies and procedures
  • Aid students and graduates with securing employment by building relationships with employers on regional and national levels
  • Improved student career path plans by implementing career assessments and creating progress plans to improve career decisions
  • Serves as a co-advisor for the Student Government Association Senate and National Society of Leadership and Success.

Alabama Department Of Corrections

Equal Employment Officer
11.2018 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Successfully acquired a 98% compliance rating for the American Disabilities Act (ADA) annual audit within the first year of taking the position
  • Improved the ADA annual audit score to a 100% compliance rating 12 months after achieving a 98% compliance rating
  • Supervised and maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring, and directing employees in the application of best practices and regulatory protocols
  • Reviewed and responded to American Disabilities Act (ADA) requests for accommodations and determine the urgency of the situation in order to the request in the correct time frame as prescribed by the policy
  • Performed audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws
  • Reviews existing Administrative Regulations, facility Standard Operating Procedures, and
  • AD's to assess compliance with ADA and provide recommendations
  • Attended annual, quarterly, and annual meetings with the Statewide ADA Coordinator to update knowledge and to discuss the facility's compliance
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Alabama Department Of Labor

Employment Security Representative
03.2012 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Managed and provided ongoing direction and leadership for state and federal program operations that included staff training, supervision, budget management, programming, and counseling
  • Supervised the WIOA Work-Based Learning (WBL) program assisting individuals in part-time, temporary apprenticeships and/or internships to create a career path and build work history
  • Performed personnel administration duties for the On-the-Job Training program to ensure compliance with procedures, rules and regulations based on WIOA federal guidelines
  • Served on various on local community and business advisory boards
  • Provided case management services for over 400+ WIOA participants monthly to track performance in their higher education program and assist participants in obtaining and maintaining employment
  • Identified accessible sources for vocational, educational, and training programs to enhance client job skills and achieve employment goals
  • Promoted employment opportunities through online postings, onsite employer visits, public job fairs, and other effective resources
  • Achieved or exceeded department metrics and quotas including interviews, hires, and job placement goals
  • Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students
  • Allocated federal funds to employers who qualified for federal contracts based on WIOA standards to receive reimbursement on new employees' gross wages.

Education

University of Phoenix

Doctorate from Organizational Leadership

University Overview

ITT Technical Institute

MBA from Business Administration

University Overview

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Arts from History

University Overview

Skills

  • Higher Education Administration Decisive and results-oriented Relationship and Team
  • Building Budget Planning
  • Talent Recruitment Process Improvement
  • Student-Centered Public Speaking Providing Leadership
  • Enrollment Management Counseling
  • Superior Customer Service

Affiliations

Affiliations
National Association of Colleges and Employers, Present Southeastern Employment and Training Association, Present Cooperative Education & Internship Association, Present, Certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, 2021 James W. Wright Leadership Institute, 2017

Timeline

Director of Career Services
Alabama State University
02.2021 - Current
Equal Employment Officer
Alabama Department Of Corrections
11.2018 - 02.2021
Employment Security Representative
Alabama Department Of Labor
03.2012 - 11.2018
University of Phoenix
Doctorate from Organizational Leadership
ITT Technical Institute
MBA from Business Administration
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts from History

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