Shanna J. Bossler
Mount Penn,PA
Summary
Career Services professional and outgoing educator with excellent customer service skills. Supervise and support staff and students with compassion while demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication. Great attention to detail, planning and data management procedures. Extensive experience in Higher Education in Career Services, College Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising and Counseling. Support individual needs, experience with Career Readiness and Exploration programs. Collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and alumni to ensure student retention and success. Market and promote events to increase attendance. Team leader consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual goals. Credentials include Master in Urban Education, Strong Interest Inventory Certification
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Advisor
South University
01.2020 - Current
- Coach online students and Graduates on educational requirements, resumes, professional profiles, and industry specific standards.
- Support learners career readiness by identifying trends and patterns, and guiding self-assessment.
- Assist with job search strategies utilizing best practices and following policies.
- Market and present relevant webinars including Introduction to Career Services, Graduation Preparation, LinkedIn, Interviewing Techniques, and Professional Branding.
- Population specific communication via Zoom, Go to Webinar, Microsoft teams, phone and email for learners of various abilities and backgrounds.
- Promote positive team culture and collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Registrar, Alumni, Program Directors, Student Affairs and Employers.
College Counselor
College Planning Network, LLC
Beachwood, Ohio
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Remotely advise prospective college bound families regarding college search and planning process.
- Provide research based on individual needs and requests.
- Serve as the family's first contact and promote appropriate events.
Independent Contractor
Telerecruiting Corp.
Yorktown Heights, New York
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Contact students on behalf of select colleges.
- Meet goals of persuading registration and attendance to events.
- Follow-up including tracking student responses submitted on a timely basis and in an accurate manner.
Building Substitute
I-LEAD Charter School
Reading, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Lead, manage and supervise classrooms in Math, Science, Writing and Language Arts.
- Culturally aware of school's 100% free lunch, high ESL and alternative education population.
- Communicate with families, staff, and administration utilizing translation services when needed, and ensuring safety of all participants.
- Manage LGBT club, promoted conferences and individual learning plans.
Site Coordinator
I-LEAD Inc.
Reading, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervise Harcum College partnership site on daily basis.
- Communicate with students, staff, and administration of I-LEAD and Harcum College.
- Promote the site to Reading community and businesses.
- Recruit prospective students and guide through application and financial aid process.
- Ensure all populations expectations are met, explore career options.
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Recruit and enroll degree seeking transfer students through application review and student contact.
- Counsel students on career exploration and degree outcomes.
- Travel to Community colleges and create marketing and communication plans.
- Plan multiple on campus events, coordinating across campus departments.
- Supervise two employees and student staff.
- Innovation Grant program created first Veterans Center on campus.
- Middle States review committee during university re-accreditation process.
- Financial Aid appeals committee reviewing additional funding options for new and returning students.
- Liaison with applicants disclosing legal, criminal, or disciplinary concerns with Public Safety.
Assistant - Associate Director of Admissions
Alvernia University
Reading, PA
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Advisor for Gay Straight Alliance Club.
- Supervised staff, led Team meetings.
- Streamlined application process and communication plans.
- Recruit students, data management.
- Manage applications, essays, and scholarships.
Education
Master of Education - Urban Education
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Thiel College
Skills
- Student Services
- Data Management
- Career Services
- Public Speaking
- Career Exploration
- Counseling
- Collaboration
- Student Success
- Resume Writing & Editing
- Advising
- LinkedIn Profiles
- Marketing
Websites
Career Services
Career Services professional and outgoing educator with excellent customer service skills. Supervise and support staff and students with compassion while demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication. Great attention to detail, planning and data management procedures. Extensive experience in Higher Education in Career Services, College Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising and Counseling. Support individual needs, experience with Career Readiness and Exploration programs. Collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and alumni to ensure student retention and success. Market and promote events to increase attendance. Team leader consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual goals. Credentials include Master in Urban Education, Strong Interest Inventory Certification., Student Services, Data Management, Career Services, Public Speaking, Career Exploration, Counseling, Collaboration, Student Success, Resume Writing & Editing, Advising, LinkedIn Profiles, Marketing
Additional Relevant Experience
- Substitute Teacher, Antietam School District, Mount Penn, Pennsylvania
- Instructional Assistant, Antietam School District, Mount Penn, Pennsylvania
- Admissions Counselor, Alvernia University, Reading, PA
Timeline
Career Services Advisor
South University
01.2020 - Current
Building Substitute
I-LEAD Charter School
01.2017 - 01.2020
Site Coordinator
I-LEAD Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2017
College Counselor
College Planning Network, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2026
Independent Contractor
Telerecruiting Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2026
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Alvernia University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Assistant - Associate Director of Admissions
Alvernia University
01.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Education - Urban Education
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Thiel College