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INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
Executive Profile

Visionary and dedicated student services professional with demonstrated experience in building student services processes and communications that are systematic, relational, strategic, and integrated.

Skill Highlights
  • Microsoft Word,
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Hobsons CRM
  • Datatel (SIS)
  • PeopleSoft (SIS)
  • Campus Connection
  • Conduct Coordinator
  • Moodle
Core Accomplishments
  • Initiated integrated marketing and advising plan for the ASPIRE program at Simpson University. Integrated efforts resulted in a 60% increase in program enrollment over a two year period (2009-2010).

  • Oversaw University crisis communication team and media recovery plan following a high impact negative news event with national and international interest in spring 2012.

  • Evaluated current practices in enrollment services and implemented changes based on best practices. Changes resulted in stabilized enrollment in fall 2014.

  • Invited to present at the national Association of American Admissions and Records Officers annual training event in 2013.
Professional Experience
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
August 2014 to CurrentDickinson State University － Dickinson, ND
  • Evaluate institutional process to identify opportunities for enhancing and improving student service to improve student success.
  • Oversee student service areas including: admissions, financial aid, international programs, residence life, campus activities, student government, career development, student health and student mental health.
  • Implement a cross-campus advisory team to evaluate and develop processes.
  • Implement a cross-campus behavioral intervention team to address early alert concerns.
  • Implement a campus mental health program including on-site counseling services and mental health first aid training.
  • Develop processes and procedures for campus housing.
  • Develop plan for training professional and paraprofessional staff on best practices.
  • Develop learning objectives and assessment tools for programming on campus and in residence halls.
  • Serve as the liaison between administration and student government.
  • Work with the Vice President for Finance and Administration as it relates to housing charges, billing, and dining.
  • Research, develop and implement policies and procedures for best practice as related to the areas of admissions, financial aid, international programs, residence life, student code of conduct and student judicial processes.
  • Assess University policies and procedures in the area of student affairs for effectiveness and compliance with federal, state, and system guidelines.
  • Administer university policies related to student code of conduct, student complaints and the student judicial process.
  • Complete and submit reports related to student affairs for the: North Dakota University System; State Auditor's Office; Higher Learning Commission; IPEDS; Common Data Set; Department of State; Department of Education; and others as required.
  • Participate in the self-study process for accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission.
  • Develop and manage annual budget.
  • Serve as a member of the North Dakota University System Student Affairs Council.
  • Serve as Dickinson State's representative on the North Dakota Hero's board.
  • Serve as a member of president's cabinet.
Executive Director for Enrollment Services and Communications
July 2012 to CurrentDickinson State University － Dickinson, ND
  • Responsible for oversight of the offices of: admissions, communications, financial aid, and international programs.
  • Developed and implemented an integrated marketing and recruitment plan to rebuild university enrollment.
  • Fall 2014 enrollment increased 2% growth overall enrollment and reversed a five year decline in enrollment.
  • Evaluated all communication plans.
  • Wrote programming for Hobson's to create automated outbound communications plans.
  • Developed new emails, postcards, and print material.
  • Facilitated on-campus training on best practices for recruitment
  • Developed annual and monthly goals and created tools for gathering and analyzing data.
  • Worked collaboratively across the campus to involve faculty, staff and students in the recruitment process.
  • Completed training to become a designated school official with SEVIS.
  • Participated in Higher Learning Commission accreditation process.
  • Participated in Department of Education program review.
  • Worked with state auditor's office on a performance review
  • Presented as a session speaker at two national AACRAO conferences.
  • Directed and coordinated the release of news articles, feature stories, and radio and television presentations that promote the University.
  • Developed project goals and established time lines.
  • Completed national certification at the Institute for Crisis Management.
  • Worked with Campus Safety to manage and implement the campus safety and emergency notification plan.
  • Implemented the Institutional Aid Committee.
  • Wrote policy for all institutional aid.
  • Developed written policies and procedures for all areas of the division.
  • Implemented new university print shop which maximize efficiency and cost savings.
  • Provide a conceptual framework for the University's Web presence.
  • Act as the media spokesperson for the University.
Director of University Relations
September 2011 to July 2012Dickinson State University － Dickinson, ND
  • Participated in emergency management training with campus and local emergency services.
  • Developed and Implemented an Integrated Crisis Communication Plan.
  • Managed the crisis communication team during a major high impact event.
  • Worked with campus leadership to team to implement the crisis communication plan.
  • Served as part of the development and implementation team for the creation of individual portals to assist in analysis of degree status.
  • Activated emergency plan, evacuated campus, and worked with local law enforcement to secure campus.
  • Managed crisis hot line.
  • Conductedinterviews with national and international media
  • Hosted visitors from the Chinese Embassy.
  • Met with government visitors.
  • Worked with internal auditor.
  • Developed group specific communication messages for international students, domestic students, employees, alumni and community members.
  • Prepared testimony for the state legislative audit and finance committee.
  • Served on the public affairs advisory committee for the North Dakota University System.
  • Created messaging about the future of the university which was shared with various constituent groups.
  • Participated in the biennial day at the legislature to promote the Theodore Roosevelt Center at DSU.
  • Oversaw promotion of campus events Instituted a new collection of holiday events for the local community - "Holidays at DSU" is now an annual holiday celebration for the community.
  • Collaborated with admissions to develop marketing messages for recruitment.
  • Oversaw advertising campaign and placed ads.
Director of Admissions
May 2009 to August 2011Simpson University － Redding , CA
  • Streamlined processes and integrated marketing campaigns which resulted in a 60% Increase in student enrollment over a 2 year period.
  • Hired, trained and supervised full-time, part-time and student admission staff.
  • Set team objectives and measured goal progress.
  • Developed and maintained positive, on-going relationships with regional colleges, universities, and business contacts.
  • Administered knowledge of sales model for effective educational recruiting.
  • Conducted research, identified target markets, and developed marketing and recruiting campaigns.
  • Oversaw design of marketing materials, including: postcards, flyers, radio and print ads as well as collateral materials for recruitment.
  • Traveled and presented at local events, informational meetings, chamber of commerce, college fairs and other venues to promote the university.
  • Developed, managed and reconciled annual department budget.
Admissions Advisor
May 2006 to May 2009Simpson University － Redding, CA
  • Focused on process evaluation, collaboration, student service, and team building.
  • Maximized efficiency by tracking progress and automating processes.
  • Coordinated with university registrar to assess transfer evaluations and compliance with institution, state and federal code.
  • Provided extensive assistance with financial aid advisement for incoming students and parents.
  • Monitored processing of student files from inquiry through matriculation.
  • Coordinated with students to develop a comprehensive and achievable academic plan.
  • Assessed transfer credit.
  • Implemented CRM (Hobson's) for enhanced communication and tracking of outcomes.
  • Utilized Datatel for document tracking, assessment and data queries.
  • Analyzed and reviewed system processing to serve students in a timely and relevant manner.
  • Trained staffs to meet with potential students to analyze needs, overcome objections, and facilitate admission.
Education
M.S : Psychology: Educational Psychology, 2009Capella University － Minneapolis, MN

Thesis: "Meeting the needs of adult students in higher education: A professional development application designed to help educators make the shift to constructed learning in the classroom"

B.A : Organizational Leadership, 2006Simpson University － Redding, CAGPA: With Distinction
Skills

visionary and collaborative leader; builds cross-campus teams; researches best practice and makes data driven decisions; innovative and creative thinker; possesses strong computer skills; experience with emergency management and crisis communication; public speaking; budget development and management; effective oral, written and interpersonal communicator; able to interact with a wide variety of audiences

Additional Information

"Exceptional Work Ethic"

Jim Herberger, Campus President Institute of Technology 


"Marie demonstrates an exceptional work ethic. She managed time, family and resources to achieve aggressive goals resulting in a 41% growth in new students in her first full year. By the end of the second recruitment cycle under her full responsibility, the program experienced a 60% overall growth. Her creativity, planning, organizational skills as well as her ability to motivate her team members and build relationships across campus have lead to tremendous growth in the programs under her responsibility. "



"Adept at Developing a Vision for the Future"  

Jeanine Masciola, Grant Writer 


"Marie has a strong attention to detail and is very organized.

Her industriousness and willingness to go above and beyond what is expected keeps her fully engaged throughout each project she undertakes. Marie is unique because, in addition to her ability to focus on small details, she is also amazingly adept at seeing the big picture and developing a vision for the future. Marie's ability to see things from different perspectives allows her to discover and implement more efficient and meaningful ways of accomplishing tasks."



Awards Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society (2006)

Hobson's Marketing Innovation Award (2013)


Professional Affiliations

Advisory Board Member, North Dakota Heroes

American Marketing Association

National Association Behavioral Intervention Teams

Association of Student Affairs Professionals

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers National Association for College Admission Counseling National Association for Graduate Admission Professionals


Student Affairs Council - North Dakota University System

Public Affairs Council - North Dakota University System

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Dickinson State University
  • Simpson University

School Attended

  • Capella University
  • Simpson University

Job Titles Held:

  • Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Executive Director for Enrollment Services and Communications
  • Director of University Relations
  • Director of Admissions
  • Admissions Advisor

Degrees

  • M.S : Psychology: Educational Psychology , 2009
    B.A : Organizational Leadership , 2006

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