Virginia Schaffer
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning. Extensive knowledge in domestic and international higher education industry with a passion for helping people reach their goals and collaborating with others to deliver high-quality programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrative Medicine Coordinator
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), Regional Cancer Center
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2015 - 03.2024
- Attended rounds, tumor boards, and cancer conferences to counsel Oncologists, Nurse Navigators, Administration and Staff with evidence-based research on integrative therapies and support services for patients
- Provided direct patient support, connected with patients as a cancer survivor, and developed integrative medicine plans through consultations.
- Supervised on-site integrative therapists, wrote and maintained MWHC Foundation grants ($250,000) for Integrative Medicine program, and coordinated schedules and community referrals for therapies such as yoga, massage, and acupuncture (1,200 visits a year)
- Fostered community relationships with over 100 integrative therapists and related community health organizations to create and maintain a robust integrative medicine network for patients, physicians, and staff
- Developed special events, workshops, and conferences to foster education and awareness as well as served as a patient advocate through public speaking and media.
Associate Director
Educational Resource Center, Boston University
Boston, MA
11.2004 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations of academic services center, responding to over 15,000 student, faculty, staff, parent, and external constituent inquiries each year
- Supervised 3 professional staff, 6 doctoral writing fellows, and roughly 60 student employees; hired and trained according to position duties and responsible for budget and payroll ($300,000)
- Mentored, advised, counseled and taught students through individual and group settings on topics such as behavior modification, time management, sleep habits, and public speaking
- Developed targeted academic and career support programs such as ESL skills development workshops and specialized skills appointments, peer leadership training curricula, and mentoring programs
- Executed event and facilities management for new student center and colleagues such as Admissions, Orientation, and Residence Life; monitor room reservation system for 22 study rooms, 2 lounges, and 4 large conference rooms
- Participated in various university task forces and committees on Emergency Preparedness, Health and Wellness, and Lean Six Sigma Operations.
Project Director
University of Florida, Institute for Child Health Policy
Gainesville, FL
10.2000 - 05.2004
- Coordinated and supervised research activities that analyzed child and adolescents’ health, risk behaviors, and family interaction
- Created and maintained survey productivity and grants management tracking system for over 12,000 surveys and awards ranging from $100,000 to $750,000
- Managed communication and travel schedules between multiple faculty members, technical staff, and contracted vendors
- Represented a multi-disciplinary academic research team at various state and federal legislative sessions and conferences.
Academic Testing Coordinator
University of North Florida, Career Services
Jacksonville, FL
07.1998 - 09.2000
- Organized and supervised state and national standardized testing examinations, including state teaching certification exams; hired and trained staff of 15 part-time testing proctors
- Advised and published university policies and procedures regarding testing and accommodations
- Scheduled and conducted academic conduct hearings with deans, faculty members, and students.
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy - Community Engagement
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2026
Specialist of Education - Higher Education Administration
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2004
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.1995
Skills
- ADA, FERPA, HEA, and HIPAA expertise
- Collaborative Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Evidence-Based Research and Implementation
- Operations Management
- Project Management and Schedule Coordination
- Staff Development and Training
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations And Awards
Fredericksburg Area Service League, Member, 2017-present
- Diaper Bag Program Chair, 2019 - 2024
- Chairwoman of the Year, 2020-2021
- Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, Program of the Year, 2023
Fredericksburg City Schools, PTA Member and Board Member, 2014-2021
- Fredericksburg City Schools, City Schools Health Advisory Board, Parent Member, 2014, 2020
- Fredericksburg City Schools, City Schools Mission and Vision Advisory Group, Parent Member, 2023, 2024
NASPA - Student Affairs in Higher Education, Member, 1997-2015
- Graduate Intern, 1997-1998
- Massachusetts Outstanding Mid-Level Professional, 2010
- Outstanding Student Supervisor, 2013
- National and Regional Conference Program Reviewer, 2006, 2012
- Region I International Education Knowledge Community Conference Coordinator, Dublin, Ireland, 06/2009
- Region I International Education Knowledge Community Conference Coordinator, Lugano, Switzerland, 06/2011
Society for Integrative Medicine, Member, 2019-2024
- Patient Advocacy SIO Conference Scholarship Recipient, 2019, 2022
- Patient Advocacy Committee, 2020-2023
Presentations
Examples of Academic Support Presentations
- 24/7: Effective Time Management
- Academic Integrity: Avoiding Plagiarism
- Got Sleep?: Avoiding the All-Nighter
- Study Smarter, Not Harder: Effective Study Strategies
- Understanding Differences between High School and College
Timeline
Integrative Medicine Coordinator
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), Regional Cancer Center
08.2015 - 03.2024
Associate Director
Educational Resource Center, Boston University
11.2004 - 05.2014
Project Director
University of Florida, Institute for Child Health Policy
10.2000 - 05.2004
Academic Testing Coordinator
University of North Florida, Career Services
07.1998 - 09.2000
Doctorate of Philosophy - Community Engagement
Point Park University
Specialist of Education - Higher Education Administration
University of Florida
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Mary Washington