Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residential Life Resume Example
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ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS/DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Summary
Dedicated, experienced, and personable education professional driven to inspire youth to achieve academic and
personal success.
Skills
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Experience
Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residential LifeCompany Name － City, State
- Served on the leadership team within the Office of Student Affairs; Coordinated the on-campus housing assignment process for approximately 1800 students; Managed the application process foroff-campus student housing; Hired, trained and supervised staff of 60 student para-professionals, 5 Professional Staff and 1 Administrative Coordinator to oversee 36 residence halls; Hired, trained, and supervised 5 student staff who participate on the Student Housing Advisory Committee, responsible for the administration of the annual room lottery process; Provided case management, academic advising and support for students in need; Advisor to student organizations; Managed departmental and program budgets; Coordinated the summer housing process and student worker housing; Served on Dean on Duty rotation, Served as a trained Title IX advisor to students in the student disciplinary process; Served as a member of several college committees, including the Enrollment Committee, the Residential Master Planning Committee, the Committee on Academic Standing, New Student Orientation Committee, and the Student Housing Advisory Committee Assistant Dean for Enrollement & Retention.
Company Name － City, State
- Analyzed data on student enrollment trends and history to design and implement programs and procedures to increase retention and enhance the overall student experience; Partnered with the office on Student Leadership to design, implement, and coordinate new student orientation with annual budget of $75,000; Improved and Maintained college student affairs website and web based college policies and procedures; Initiated a collaborative effort between student and academic affairs in the creation and oversight of a new peer advising system for incoming students; Served on the Dean on Duty rotation; Primary emphasis on working with students and families as they navigated the college; Worked with Office of Residence Life and other appropriate staff in the maintenance of learning communities, themed housing, and related residential programs; Coordinated a variety of on-going, yearly campus events including Convocation, Halloween, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Concert Series, and Commencement.
Case Manager Readmission CoordinatorCompany Name － City, State
- Facilitated the withdrawal, readmission, and clearance process, working directly with students, family members, treatment providers, professors, class deans, and College personnel; Provided coaching, support, academic advising, and referrals to an assigned caseload of students experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, psycho-social adjustment, and personal challenges; Collaborated with a variety of on campus offices to create and maintain withdrawal and readmission policies and protocols; Maintained documentation, written correspondence, and web resources to facilitate the withdrawal and readmission processes; Worked with students on leave to access local resources within their home communities necessary to meet readmission requirements; Met regularly with students returning to campus from a leave of absence to monitor and track progress, and to provide coaching and guidance in their transition back to campus life; Maintained thorough knowledge of College standards and practices including the Honor Code, College Statement on Sexual Harassment, Statement on Respect for Persons, and related state and federal laws such as FERPA, HIPPA, Title IX, Section 504, and the American's with Disabilities Act; Stayed current with trends and best practices regarding student coaching & student success models; Troubleshot, managed, and resolved crisis situations as needed.
Human Resources GeneralistCompany Name － City, State
- Worked with managers and supervisors to identify needs, create job specifications, define job duties, and specify qualifications and skills Reviewed, screened, interviewed, and referred qualified candidates to department managers and supervisors; Developed and maintained contact with various agencies including schools, alumni groups, and civic organizations to find and attract qualified candidates for mission critical positions; Made public presentations at schools, job fairs, and various organizations regarding employment opportunities; Evaluated trends in recruitment and the job market to recommend recruitment strategies to organization; Assisted management in the application and interpretation of personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, staffing needs, departmental transfers, and terminations of employment; Advised and assisted staff in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures; Initiated and recommended plans for organization wide employee recognition and retention initiatives with annual budget of $50,000; Coordinated, and implemented organization wide monthly employee orientation program and bi-monthly orientation program for new managers.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: EducationUniversity of Massachusetts － CityEducation
Bachelor of Arts: Political ScienceUniversity of Massachusetts － CityPolitical Science
Activities and Honors
Linkage, Inc. Certificate of Completion: Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic
Explorer
Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, 2002-2009
Facilitator & Trainer on issues of diversity and social justice, School of Education, University of
Massachusetts
Board Member, The Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 2012-present
Skills
Academic, Administrative, budgets, budget, bi, Case management, coaching, Crisis management, documentation, interpretation, Leadership, market, mental health, access, Office, personnel, policies, presentations, processes, implement programs, progress, protocols, recruitment, Sound, staffing, verbal communication, website, written
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- University of Massachusetts
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residential Life
- Case Manager Readmission Coordinator
- Human Resources Generalist
Degrees
- Master of Arts : Education
Bachelor of Arts : Political Science
