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Tricia McElligott

Boerne,TX

Summary

Retired educator with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and risk management. Proven ability to communicate effectively and adapt to diverse challenges, driving organizational success. Skilled in creating collaborative environments that foster social and emotional growth among students. Strong organizational skills complemented by a thorough educational background enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Advisor/VA School Certifying Official

Alamo Colleges (St. Philip’s College)
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Ensured compliance with regulations for VA education benefits enrollment of veterans.
  • Maintained accurate student records and promptly notified VA of changes in enrollment status.
  • Facilitated documentation and reporting as liaison between school and VA.
  • Guided students through educational journey, emphasizing career exploration and planning.
  • Implemented effective case management principles in collaboration with advising team.
  • Developed degree plans for core, major, and transfer students based on academic strategies.
  • Conducted outreach services, delivering presentations on veteran benefits and financial aid options.
  • Completed degree audits and accurately submitted graduation applications.

Certified Advisor

Alamo Colleges (St. Philip’s College)
08.2016 - 03.2023
  • Provide advising to students/groups from entry to completion; provide career/pathway exploration as well as transfer and career planning.
  • Work with advising team utilizing case management principles.
  • Proactively engage with students in the case management model (350 to 1) to access services.
  • Provide degree plans for core, major and transfer students; implement the academic advising strategies (syllabus, Individual Education Plans, etc.) and achievement of student career objectives.
  • Provide recruitment and outreach services to students including financial aid and scholarship guidance and assistance, conduct presentations and workshops.
  • Conduct and implement new student orientation.
  • Interpret student data and develop action plans and interventions.
  • Collaborate with faculty mentors to enhance achievement of student learning objectives.
  • Complete degree audits and submit completed graduation applications.
  • Act as the transfer advisor liaison under the Team Lead.

Administrative Coordinator

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (Austin Program)
12.2013 - 08.2016
  • Serve as the medical school liaison to ensure high quality clinical experiences for students in the Austin program.
  • Coordinate monitor and manage student rotations.
  • Ensures appropriate timelines are met for clinical placements including grades and reports on all course activities.
  • Provides counseling and advisement to students and/or identifies appropriate resource persons to provide support services/remediation for students.
  • Train faculty and staff on how to address student professionalism concerns.
  • Provide program information for current and potential students and educational partners.
  • Collaborate with healthcare organizations, schools and other community partners in the implementation of educational activities.
  • Support student organization programs (i.e. Austin Student Activities Council, etc.).
  • Train faculty and residents on timely submission of student evaluations.
  • Provide student feedback to course directors and coordinators in Austin.
  • Coordinate the planning and execution of annual student awards banquet and other events.
  • Participate in departmental budget planning and development and supervise over 45 course electives as well the course coordinators.

Transfer Specialist III—Admissions

University of Texas at San Antonio
07.2005 - 12.2013
  • Provide advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling to prospective students regarding the institutional admission requirements, in person, via phone, email or mail.
  • Help develop and implement strategies of the transfer student integration plan.
  • Assist in coordinating and organizing events and recruitment opportunities both on and off campus.
  • Participate in transfer and first-time freshmen student programs.
  • Provide information to prospective students and parents on specific educational opportunities available at all UTSA campuses.
  • Counsel students and parents on transfer processes, admission requirements and financial aid processes.
  • Provide academic advising, transcript evaluations and degree program counseling to transfer students both on campus and various community college campuses for all majors.
  • Serve on the new student holistic applicant review committee.
  • Plans, submits budgets for assigned programs and outreach activities.

Academic Advisor I, II

University of Texas at San Antonio
02.2001 - 07.2005
  • Increased institutional completion rates over 20% in first year of Texas Success Initiative.
  • Facilitated transition for non-college ready students to College Advising Center.
  • Guided students in exploring learning opportunities and overcoming challenges.
  • Led inaugural advising for Coordinated Admissions Program with UT Austin.
  • Provided academic advisement on degree requirements and course selection.
  • Coordinated registration procedures accurately at semester start.
  • Attended conferences and sessions on higher education advising practices.
  • Collaborated with campus services to meet diverse student needs.

Testing Specialist

University of Texas at San Antonio
06.1999 - 02.2001
  • Administered national, state, and institutional tests and scored assessments accurately.
  • Supervised testing administration to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
  • Interpreted test scores and addressed inquiries through walk-ins and phone calls.
  • Scheduled tests and advised students on appointments to meet admission requirements.
  • Collaborated with advising and orientation teams to synchronize test schedules and admissions.
  • Ensured accurate posting of test scores to student records in a timely manner.
  • Disseminated test scores effectively to students, fostering transparency in the process.
  • Maintained clear communication with stakeholders regarding testing policies and procedures.

Education

Masters of Arts - Education with a concentration in Adult and Higher Education/University Administration

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Student record management
  • Case management
  • Degree planning
  • Presentation skills
  • Customer service
  • Time management

References

  • Vincent Garcia, Certified Advisor//VA Certifying Official, St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King, San Antonio, Texas, 78203, (719) 209-1144, Vgarcia365@alamo.edu
  • James Satchell, Certified Advisor, St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King, San Antonio, Texas, 78203, (210) 800-3641, jsatchell@alamo.edu
  • Meredith Bess, Team Lead Advising, St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King, San Antonio, Texas, 78203, (210) 865-1267, mbess@alamo.edu

Awards

  • STEP (Successful Transfer Enhancement Program) Award Winning Team Member in 6 categories presented by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the National Institute for the Study of the Transfer Students and the University of North Texas Center for Higher Education
  • Recipient of the University of Texas at San Antonio Student Affairs Rising Star
  • 2021 Advising Survey Campus Champion (received 64% of surveys for the campus)
  • Team recipient of the Saturn Award for Innovation

Accomplishments

VEERA Award (Texas Vetrans Adminstraiton) 2023 and 2024 Gold Award Winning Team Member

STEP (Successful Transfer Enhancement Program) Award Winning Team Member in 6 categories presented by the

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the National Institute for the Study of the Transfer Students and the University of North Texas Center for Higher Education

Recipient of the University of Texas at San Antonio Student Affairs Rising Star

Timeline

Certified Advisor/VA School Certifying Official

Alamo Colleges (St. Philip’s College)
04.2023 - 04.2025

Certified Advisor

Alamo Colleges (St. Philip’s College)
08.2016 - 03.2023

Administrative Coordinator

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (Austin Program)
12.2013 - 08.2016

Transfer Specialist III—Admissions

University of Texas at San Antonio
07.2005 - 12.2013

Academic Advisor I, II

University of Texas at San Antonio
02.2001 - 07.2005

Testing Specialist

University of Texas at San Antonio
06.1999 - 02.2001

Masters of Arts - Education with a concentration in Adult and Higher Education/University Administration

University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas at San Antonio

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