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Tiffany Murphy

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Motivated passionate and experienced student housing professional manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingly takes on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Office of Residential Life

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversee operations and provide corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Plan, administer and oversee Residential Life operational budget.
  • Manage daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity for on-campus and off-site buildings and facilities.
  • Revise and maintain Residential Life webpage content.
  • Develop, coordinate and implement campus housing plans to maximize occupancy.
  • Establish departmental performance goals and provide feedback as needed.
  • Monitor office workflow and processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Respond to student, parent and University inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
  • Recruit, select, train, and supervise Residence Life Coordinators, Resident Assistants, and Administrative Coordinator.
  • Serve as member of Enrollment and Scholarship Appeals team.

Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life

The University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2017 - 10.2022
  • Was responsible for overall support and direction of university's conference housing program including marketing, housing assignments/accommodations, billing, guest experiences, and related duties.
  • Oversaw recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of Conference Assistants and Laundry Assistants.
  • Worked closely with Housing Director in recruiting, selecting, and training Resident Advisors, Graduate Assistants, and Residence Life Coordinators.
  • Served as liaison between Department of Housing & Residence Life and Office of Student Accountability, Office of Student Outreach and Support, and university Police Services to uphold Department policies and UofM's Student Code of Conduct.
  • Served as Hearing Officer with Office of Student Accountability to review and assess student violations of department policy and/or Student Code of Conduct.
  • Managed departmental student employment contracts; approved and submitted respective payrolls.
  • Participated in On-Call/Crisis Response rotation as departmental representative for university emergency response and crisis intervention.
  • Provided support for First-Generation Living Learning Community and Residence Hall Association to collaborate with campus partners to develop and support students.
  • Addressed student, parents and University partners housing concerns.

Instructor, ACAD 1100 (FALL)

The University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Taught and managed class duties: attendance, grading, and curriculum completion.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Assessed student needs/interests and academic concerns to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues to foster environment of open communication and support.
  • Shared university resources with students while offering individual assistance as needed.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices

Biology Teacher

Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2006 - 04.2017

Professional Training, YO! Academy, August 2006 – June 2007

Biology Teacher, Central High School, August 2007- April 2017

  • Managed and instructed Biology courses for traditional, honors, and advanced placement.
  • Prepared structured individualized lesson plans and educational materials to address students' needs.
  • Collaborated with peers in designing curriculum and lesson plans.
  • Assessed students' needs and interests providing conducive student learning environment.
  • Administered sanctions; communicated with staff, administration, and parents about behavioral concerns.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote open communication and support.
  • Provided students weekly individual and/or group tutorial assistance as needed.

Teacher, Messick Adult School, January 2015- December 2016

  • Provided Biology course instruction for enrolled adult high school students and project graduation students.
  • Performed regular class duties including attendance, classroom management, grading, etc.

Online Biology Teacher, Memphis Virtual School, August 2011- May 2015

  • Managed Biology online course instruction for enrolled high school students.
  • Monitored online student activity and completion, online content modifications, and grading.
  • Facilitated video lessons, discussion posts, student comments/questions for online course participation.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Memphis
Memphis
12.2001

Skills

  • Control Budgets
  • Director Collaboration
  • Residential Oversight/Room Assignments
  • Supervising Residents
  • Team Recruiting
  • Staff Advising
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Timeline

Director, Office of Residential Life

Dillard University
10.2022 - Current

Instructor, ACAD 1100 (FALL)

The University Of Memphis
08.2018 - 12.2021

Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life

The University Of Memphis
05.2017 - 10.2022

Biology Teacher

Shelby County Schools
08.2006 - 04.2017

Master of Arts - Education

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Memphis
Tiffany Murphy