Sandra Lazo
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong work ethic and over fifteen years of success. Extensive expertise in case work, student advising, and transcript evaluations. Committed to delivering exceptional results. Proven ability to navigate complex situations and provide valuable guidance. Consistently strives for excellence in all aspects of work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator-School of Podiatry
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
11.2024 - Current
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
- Processed affiliation agreements for student externships.
- Managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 22 students and community faculty.
Academic Advisor
University Of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed approximately 200 students.
- Scheduled and met with students regularly to advise on graduation requirements and college prerequisites
- Participate in First time in college and transfer orientation
- Submitted course substitutions and waivers and change of majors and minors
- Ensured that students met college entrance and graduation requirements
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
Program Specialist
University Of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Scheduled and organized program-related meetings and events
- Submitted reports and review reports and problems with superior
- Scheduled details of program and events based on agendas
- Assisted with tracking University enrollment
- Assisted with faculty and student grievances
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, enhancing overall organizational workflow efficiency as it pertains to the execution of assigned projects.
Program Specialist/ Academic Advisor
South Texas College
02.2008 - 05.2017
- Scheduled and met with students regularly to advise on graduation requirements and college prerequisites
- Ensured that students met graduation and college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation
- Attended meetings, educational conferences and training workshops and served on committees
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX03-2026
Master Of Science (MSHS) - Healthcare Administration
University Of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas05.2023
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University Of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, Texas12.2007
Skills
- Academic Monitoring
- Course Counseling
- Student Records Maintenance
- Advising expertise
- Attention to detail
- Strategic Decision-making
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Clinical documentation
- Records management
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator-School of Podiatry
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
11.2024 - Current
Academic Advisor
University Of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
03.2022 - 06.2023
Program Specialist
University Of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
07.2017 - 02.2022
Program Specialist/ Academic Advisor
South Texas College
02.2008 - 05.2017
Master Of Science (MSHS) - Healthcare Administration
University Of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University Of Texas-Pan American
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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