Tisha Yvette Walker
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my educational background and job experience while providing an opportunity for continued professional growth. Dedicated Education Professional with a history of meeting set goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Graduate Admissions/Title III-HBGI Grant Manager
Southern University and A & M College
01.2012 - Current
- Supervise daily operations and workflow of the admissions operation
- Prepare reports and analyses concerning status of admissions and matriculation decisions
- Direct data gathering for annual surveys
- Recommend policies and procedures to improve the graduate admission process
- Counsels prospective applicants on admission requirements for specific programs
- Meets with prospective applicants on a scheduled, walk-in, e-mail or telephone basis and has extensive student contact
- Work closely with the graduate programs staff concerning the status of applicants files (incomplete and complete)
- Review incoming student applications for accuracy of information, appropriate degree program choice, and selection of major
- Responsible for overseeing Banner data entry to ensure student eligibility admission
- Oversee the admissions process for graduate students who submit an application, including initiating and maintaining student records, reviewing applications for completeness, and disseminating admission decision information to the appropriate departments
- Initiate and maintain document tracking processing for non-matriculated students, including follow up notification of missing admission documentation
- Serve as liaison between the Graduate Office of Admissions and selected faculty members responsible for rendering admissions decisions
- Establish a work flow of office procedures that maximizes efficiency and provides timely communication and responsiveness to prospective students
- Responsible and accountable for the daily operation of activities of HBGI/Title III Grant
- Establish effective communication among departments to ensure consistency of goals in each activity funded
- Maintain up-to date knowledge on the policies and procedures
- Ensure that best practices are implemented as it relates to the grant management and compliance
- Coordinate the budget expenditures for each activity of all departments
- Monitor all grant funded epaf’s for approval by the Dean of the Graduate School
- Assess all activities for effectiveness and efficiency in keeping with the programs objectives and goals
- Maintain current and active files on all activities
- Attend related annual and regional conferences on a regular basis
- Counsel prospective graduate students on program options, requirements, policies, and procedures of admissions process.
High School Senior Guidance Counselor
East Baton Rouge Parish
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Monitor the educational achievement of each student and inform students and parents of their academic success
- Develop long-range and short-range plans for a department calendar/guidance program for the students assigned based on the needs and expectations of the populations to be served
- Provide individual and group counseling for students and consult with parents concerning problems that interfere with learning
- Provide individual counseling to students in need of personal crisis management
- Provide a link between students and appropriate community resources and outside agencies
- Consult with teachers and other staff to promote maximum learning in the classroom
- Responsible for scheduling parent/teacher conferences
- Develop with teacher’s student improvement plans to assist students in developing their academic potential
- Assist the Support Services Director with the identification of students who would benefit from special programs and services
- Participate in staff team meetings regarding academic/school adjustment issues that students may encounter
- Coordinate the administration of the state mandated standardized test and compile and disseminate test results to appropriate personnel, students, and parents/guardians
- Assist students in learning appropriate school behavior and in developing self-understanding and social skills through individual and group guidance and counseling activities
- Provide academic information on students to colleges, universities and NCAA regarding the curriculum and nature of the school programs
- Meet with students prior to and during the registration process, inform the students of classes relative to course selection and assist the administration in the registration and scheduling process
- Conduct follow-up meetings with students after the master schedule is developed to make any necessary changes in students’ schedules
- Meet with students individually or in groups to discuss credits, courses and exit exams
- Advise students regarding the accuracy and completeness of records and credits and perform periodic credit checks for all grades with an emphasis on the senior year
- Provide written contact and telephone call to parents/guardians of senior students who are deficient in their credit status
- Provide information to students needing to attend summer programs to make up credit deficiencies
- Responsible for assisting the administration in the compilation of a course description booklet and the distribution of this booklet to students
- Direct students to provide them with sources of vocational/technical, career, college and military information
- Maintain files on materials relating to job opportunities, careers, technical schools, colleges, scholarships, armed forces, and other programs
- Coordinate individual visits from college representatives
- Assist outside agencies visiting the school and speaking to groups of interested students
- Write letters of recommendation for students who want to enter post-secondary institutions or are applying for jobs
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school policies for school guidance and counseling.
Director of Graduate Admissions
Southern University and A & M College
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervise daily operations and work flow of the admissions operation
- Prepare reports and analyses concerning status of admissions and matriculation decisions
- Direct data gathering for annual surveys
- Direct various personnel actions including hiring, performance appraisals, transfers, and vacation schedules
- Recommend policies and procedures to improve the graduate admission process
- Counsels prospective applicants on admission requirements for specific programs
- Meets with prospective applicants on a scheduled, walk-in, e-mail or telephone basis and has extensive student contact
- Review incoming student applications for accuracy of information, appropriate degree program choice, and selection of major
- Oversee the admissions process for graduate students who submit an application, including initiating and maintaining student records, reviewing applications for completeness, and disseminating admission decision information to the appropriate departments
- Initiate and maintain document tracking processing for non-matriculated students, including follow up notification of missing admission documentation
- Serve as liaison between the Graduate Office of Admissions and selected faculty members responsible for rendering admissions decisions
- Establish a work flow of office procedures that maximizes efficiency and provides timely communication and responsiveness to prospective students
- Draft and prepare written communication, including emails and recruitment publications
- Plan and attend on and off-campus recruitment meetings, graduate education fairs, information sessions and other recruitment related events
- Develop relationships with various external organizations to establish contacts and facilitate recruitment activities.
Graduate School Admissions Counselor
Southern University and A & M College
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Advising prospective students about Graduate School admission criteria for academic programs
- Assemble and document each student application and specify which department they are applying to
- Record keeping of all applications, forms, test scores, transcripts and recommendation letters
- Verify documents for admission to ensure accurate processing
- Prepare materials for transmittal to academic departments for evaluation
- Consult and collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, university staff and administrators who work with graduate students
- Input the departments admission recommendation for each student accepted into Graduate School on SIS Plus
- Generate all personal written and verbal communications with applicants
- Provide direct customer service to current, prospective, and former students.
Education
Ph.D - Public Policy
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LAM.A - Counselor Education
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LAB. S - Accounting
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LAB. S - Economics
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Performance Goals
- Strategic Planning
- Grants Coordination
- Funds Allocation
- Budget Monitoring
- Daily Reports
- Effective Planning
- Fiscal Reporting
- Operational Efficiency
- Budget Planning
- Corrective Actions
Timeline
Director of Graduate Admissions/Title III-HBGI Grant Manager
Southern University and A & M College
01.2012 - Current
High School Senior Guidance Counselor
East Baton Rouge Parish
01.2009 - 01.2012
Director of Graduate Admissions
Southern University and A & M College
01.2007 - 01.2009
Graduate School Admissions Counselor
Southern University and A & M College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Ph.D - Public Policy
Southern University and A & M College
M.A - Counselor Education
Southern University and A & M College
B. S - Accounting
Southern University and A & M College
B. S - Economics
Southern University And A & M College
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