Assistant Director For First Year Student Success Resume Example Western New England University

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS

Professional Summary

Innovative and adaptable higher education professional seeking an exciting position in a community college setting.

Experience

Western New England UniversityAssistant Director for First Year Student Success | Springfield, MA | March 2016 - Current

Monitor students' academic progress and refer students who are struggling to campus resources.
Oversee $250,000+ budget for First Year Programs, including all orientation programs, peer mentoring & freshman council.
Develop and implement programming series aimed at easing transition to college and increasing knowledge of Title IX, diversity, and student rights.
Supervise a core team of 15 professional, graduate, and student staff members.
Serve on as chair of university Alcohol & Other Drug Advisory Committee.

_____________________Coordinator of First Year Experience | Springfield, MA | July 2014 - March 2016

Advised peer mentoring program of 1000 first year students and 45 volunteer peer mentors.
Fostered student academic and personal development through creation of pre-orientation and semester-long programs.
Served on hiring committees for new staff members in various departments across campus.

_____________________Coordinator of Program Services | Springfield, MA | August 2013 - July 2014

Coordinated undergraduate open house events in their entirety including planning, programming, and review of 1,000+ person events.
Trained and supervised 60+ student employees in duties from academic support to peer advising.

_____________________Academic Progress Monitor | Springfield, MA | January 2011 - August 2013

Conducted weekly meetings with students on academic probation, focusing on improving techniques and strategies for success.
Identified and connect students to resources on and off campus, increasing awareness and contributing to academic development.
Summarized meetings in weekly reports, culminating in final report on student progress.

Education

Master of EducationHigher Education AdministrationNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA | 2016Capstone Research- "Bridging The First Generation Student Gap". Research focused on improving first generation student experience.

Bachelor of ArtsPublic Relations & PsychologyWestern New England UniversitySpringfield, MA | 2013

Summa Cum Laude-- 3.8 GPA

Accomplishments

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities-- Awarded prestigious national honor for academic success, extracurricular commitment, and betterment of the community.

Skookum Award of Excellence-- Selected as top male student in graduating class, awarded for university dedication, leadership, and excellence in academics.

Mortar Board-- National Senior Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta-- Communication Major Honor Society

Alpha Lambda Delta-- National First Year Honor Society

Skills

Organized and detailed
Strong understanding of web page development
Charismatic and enthusiastic

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Clear focus on student-centered best practices
Creative marketing and promotional background

Affiliations

NAFSA

NODA

NACADA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Western New England University
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School Attended

Northeastern University
Western New England University

Job Titles Held:

Assistant Director for First Year Student Success
Coordinator of First Year Experience
Coordinator of Program Services
Academic Progress Monitor

Degrees

Master of Education Higher Education Administration
Bachelor of Arts Public Relations & Psychology

Assistant Director for First Year Student Success Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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