Timothy W. Rush Sr
Jackson
Summary
Professional educator with more than 35 years of experience in student service and development. Expertise in governance and leadership development, property and asset management. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, and strong interpersonal skills in communicating worked effectively with students, staff, faculty, administrators and community.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students Hinds Community College, Utica Vicksburg and Jackson Campuses
07.2001 - 07.2022
- Responsible for five-million-dollar budget (facilities, property and assets
- Managed and monitored budget for student affairs units
- Prioritize spending to align with institutional goals
- Ensure policies followed protocols to avoid compliance penalties ( Title IX, Clery, ADA, due process
- Vendor and Contract Oversight
- Staffing and Operational Efficiency
- Crisis Response & Emergency Management
- Coordinated strategic planning and Institutional Alignment the functions of all student activities
- Supervise student discipline and safety
- Supervise guidance counseling, and testing, Trio Programs, Residential Life, Food Service, Campus Police, Student Activities, Recruitment, Judicial Affairs, Financial Aid
- Coordinate student personnel services
- Coordinate recruitment and serve on councils and committees as assigned
Assistant Vice President, Director of Residential Life
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
07.1995 - 06.2001
- Responsible for Division Level Budget Oversight ( 1.5 Million dollars )
- Evaluated program effectiveness to determine return on investment (ROI)
- Prioritized funding toward initiatives that improve services
- Recommended scaling, restructuring or sun setting programs that were not cost- effective
- Oversaw student support strategies that prevented stop-outs related to conduct, financial stress, housing inability, or campus climate
- Oversaw professional development investments to reduce turnover costs
- Reviewed and approved contracts for student services, programming and outsourced functions
- Negotiate service agreements for cost efficiency and compliance
- Evaluated vendor performance against outcomes and cost benchmarks
- Advocated for fiscally responsible investments that supported student engagement and retention
- Used assessment, utilization rates, and student success metrics to inform budgeting
- Supervised the Residential Life Coordinators
- Supervised Student Development Services Center/Activity Coordinator for Title III Program/Supervised Campus Security
Director of Residential
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
08.1994 - 07.1995
- Developed and managed the annual operating budget for student housing
- Monitored the expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with occupancy and enrollment projections
- Managed staffing models to ensure appropriate coverage without overstaffing Supervised Eight Residential Life Coordinators
- Oversaw conduct processes, incident response and crisis management
- Supervised 26 Resident Assistants
- Partnered with facilities director to prioritize maintenance and repairs
- Identified deferred maintenance risks
- Served as an advocate for capital improvements
- Planned renovations and furniture replacement cycle
- Allocated funds for student engagement, retention outcomes, and cost-effective initiatives
Director of Student
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
07.1993 - 07.1994
- Develop and manage annual budget - $100,00.00
- Allocated funds across programming
- Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with institutional and fee-use policies
- Ensured spending align with approved purposes and governance policies
- Prepared financial justifications and reports for administration and student governance bodies
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through partnerships and shared services
- Oversaw event risk assessments, contracts and safety protocols Negotiated pricing and services within institutional procurement policies
- Seek sponsorships or external funding when appropriate
- Served as advisor to the Student Government Association and Student Activities Council
- Served as advisor to the Pan Hellenic Council
- Directed the Student Union
United States Army Reserve
05.1981 - 05.1987
01.1993
- South Carolina
- Managed residential life operations within the parameters of the Job Corps federal contract
- Ensure all residential expenditures align with (DOL) guidelines and allowable costs
- Maintained documentation to support audits and contract reviews Implemented cost- saving measures without compromising student safety or program quality
- Managed overtime, shift coverage, and staffing ratios to control labor costs
- Oversaw property, supplies and asset management
- Oversaw student conduct, discipline and incident response Supervised Counseling
- Coordinated Orientation Program
- Supervised Residential Life Programs
- Coordinated Transportation
- Supervised Student Government
Director of Residential Life
Bamberg Job Corps Center
04.1992
Center Standards Officer
Mississippi Job Corps Center
03.1990
- Monitored center compliance with the (DOL) regulations and the Policy Requirement Handbook (PRH)
- Prepare the center for DOL reviews and OASAM audits
- Ensured documentation, procedures and records are accurate and complete
- Track corrective actions plans (CAPs) related to compliance findings
- Supported training that reduce errors, violations and compliance gaps
- Reviewed compliance data and reports submitted to (DOL)
- Was responsible for the overall Disciplinary and Incentive Program
- Had three successful Regional Reviews
- Coached Junior Varsity Basketball (national runner-up) 10
- Tasks and delegation of Center Director as directed
MILITARY SERVICE
02.1990
- Tracked the academic, vocational and social progress of students
- Maintained a caseload of 90 corpsman
- Conducted academic and vocational reviews
Counselor
Mississippi Job Corps center
Crystal Springs
07.1987
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration and Supervision
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSMaster of Science - Sociology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSSkills
- Budget & Resource Management
- Facilities & Assets Management
- Judicial Affairs
- Academic Advisement
- Leadership
- Retention
- Administration
- Career Education
- Program Development
- Counseling and Advisement
- Program Management
- Training and Instruction
- Motivational Speaking
- Personnel Supervision
- Event Management
Social Organizations
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Past MS State Representative, Life Member
- Omega Psi Phi, Past Omega Psi Phi 7th District KRS keeper of records
- Chartered Member of the EKK Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
- Improved Benevolent Protective Order of the ELKS
Church Involvement
College Hill Baptist Church, Co-Chair, College Hill Baptist Church Centennial Celebration, 2007, Man of the Year, 2007, NASAP Presidential Award, 2009, Co-Chair, College Hill Baptist Church Men’s Day Program, 2009, 2012, Co-chair, College Hill Baptist Men’s Day Program, 2021, 2022, Member, Church Business Meeting, Member, Constitution and By-Laws Committee, Member, Personnel Committee, Member, College Hill Male Choir, Member, College Hill Sunday School, Member, Wednesday Night Bible Class, Director of Education, 2012, 2024, Assistant to Youth Director, Youth Ministry, Co-Chair, Covid Health Fairs @ College Hill Missionary Church, Vice President, College Hill Layman Ministry, 2022, 2024, President, College Hill Layman Ministry, 2025, 2026
Areas Of Expertise
- Budget & Resource Management
- Facilities & Assets Management
- Judicial Affairs
- Academic Advisement
- Leadership
- Retention
- Administration
- Career Education
- Program Development
- Counseling and Advisement
- Program Management
- Training and Instruction
- Motivational Speaking
- Personnel Supervision
- Event Management
Community Service
- Uplift Inc., President, 2007, Present
- United Way (Greater Jackson)
- Junior Achievement (Mississippi)
- Madison/Ridgeland Rotary Club, 1997, 1998
- Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Life Member
- Leadership Madison, 1997
- Timberlawn PTSA, President, 2004, 2005
- Jackson Public School Budget Committee, 2007, 2011
- Jim Hill PTSA, Corresponding Secretary, 2006, 2007
- Jim Hill PTSA, President, 2008, 2010
- Board Member – Parent for Public Schools, 2009, Present
- Vice-President Parent for Public Schools Jackson, 2011
- President Uplift, Inc., 2008, Present
- Board Member Central Mississippi Health Services, 2001, Present
Professional Organizations
- International Association of Administrative Professionals, Executive of the Year HCC-Utica, 2007
- Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Society
- National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP), Former Board Member
- Mississippi Association of Student Personnel Administrators (MASPA)
- NASAP (Benjamin L. Perry, Jr.) Award, 1999
Military Service
United States Army Reserve, 05/01/81, 05/01/87, Honorable
Timeline
Dean of Students Hinds Community College, Utica Vicksburg and Jackson Campuses
07.2001 - 07.2022
Assistant Vice President, Director of Residential Life
Tougaloo College
07.1995 - 06.2001
Director of Residential
Tougaloo College
08.1994 - 07.1995
Director of Student
Tougaloo College
07.1993 - 07.1994
01.1993
Director of Residential Life
Bamberg Job Corps Center
04.1992
Center Standards Officer
Mississippi Job Corps Center
03.1990
MILITARY SERVICE
02.1990
Counselor
Mississippi Job Corps center
07.1987
United States Army Reserve
05.1981 - 05.1987
Ph.D. - Educational Administration and Supervision
Jackson State University
Master of Science - Sociology
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Jackson State University