Academic Project Manager Resume Example State Of Indiana

ACADEMIC PROJECT MANAGER

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven management professional with experience in project delivery and executive support in higher education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, General/Communication Studies2013West Virginia University － City, State

Professional Experience

Academic Project ManagerMay 2013 to Current
State Of Indiana － Branchville , IN

Prioritizes JWMI initiatives and commitments
Initiates project management time lines and communication strategies to ensure progress to goal and appropriate execution by team members
Coordinates and leads weekly meetings with staff
Manages the contract process for faculty, content developers, coaches, guest lecturers, etc.
Coordinates the quarterly staffing and scheduling of academic programs
Manages event planning for the Academics department
Coordinates proactive recruitment of top faculty and works on a team to ensure excellence in instruction and student support
Conducts classroom observations
Serves as content manager for JWMI Academics SharePoint site

Academic Project CoordinatorJan 2012 to May 2013
Avera Health － Luverne , MN

Worked within deadline-intensive environment, ensuring accurate and on-time completion of all projects
Scheduled and managed appointments/meetings for the Academic Dean and supporting staff
Assisted the Senior Academic Team with short and long term academic goals
Ensured compliance with academic policies, procedures and standards including specific state regulations
Prepared statistical reports as instructed by Academic Dean using Cognos reporting system
Controlled time sheets and inputs payroll and expenses for the Academic department
Maintained employment packages and assists in hiring process of new faculty members and academic staff
Managed contracts for outside vendors
Distributed Faculty correspondence as needed
Worked to resolve problems impacting student enrollment

Transcript Evaluator/Project AssistantNov 2010 to Jan 2012
Unifi － Manchester , NH

Worked with over 100 campuses to help resolve any unforeseen issues Trained Campus Deans, Directors, Admission Officers and Academic Assistants on how to accomplish goals while abiding by Strayer University policy
Accessed and maintained confidential records using PeopleSoft and Singularity document imaging system
Received, assessed and processed academic records and re-evaluations for all Strayer students
Reviewed student basis of admission in accordance with regulatory policies
Analyzed course descriptions to convert transfer courses to university equivalents and prepared summary of accepted transfer credits
Advised students and processed information on accepted credits
Evaluated military service and non-traditional experiences for granting credit
Reviewed transfer transcripts to insure they are official and determined accreditation status of transfer institution
Managed the Registrar's Academic Credit Portal project

Legal AssistantMar 2010 to Nov 2010
K And M Law Group, LLP － City , STATE

Maintained and prioritized daily tasks and projects including: call logs, appointments, travel, expense reports and general errands, for the principal partners of a Family, Bankruptcy and Corporate Law Practice
Handled multiple projects while providing reception duties; receiving, screening and returning client and attorney telephone calls and responding to clients
Maintained client filings, records management and document production
Created pleadings, complaints, motions and property settlement agreements
Generated invoices and was in close contact with the billing department
Administrative responsibilities such as accounts payable, payroll, payments made to various legal and court entities from Attorney Trust and Operating Accounts
Intake and input of client Bankruptcy information into Best Case Bankruptcy System and filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Managed uncontested divorces from inception through dissolution of marriage including preparation of all pleadings, filing and fees
Filed cases with Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria Circuit courts and Civil Courts as well as the District of Columbia Circuit Court

Administrative AssistantJun 2008 to Mar 2010
A+ Office Equipment, Inc. － City , STATE

Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors
Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process
Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail
Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy
Provided support for the President and sales team in managing operation work flow
Directly supported the President in managing operation work flow
Communicated with customers via phone, email and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts

Skills

Typing: 60 wpm

Software: Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint), Blackboard, Webinar tools and platforms (WebEx, Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting), IBM Cognos, and Oracle/PeopleSoft CRM

Resume Overview

School Attended

West Virginia University

Job Titles Held:

Academic Project Manager
Academic Project Coordinator
Transcript Evaluator/Project Assistant
Legal Assistant
Administrative Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts , General/Communication Studies 2013

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