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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
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
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
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
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