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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR
Summary
An energetic, enthusiastic, and attentive higher education administration professional offering over 11 years of experience in the fields of registrar, student affairs, resident life, and student development. Motivated by civic engagement and community service. Versed in professional and academic writing and editing. Proficient with public speaking, student programming, and effective, emotionally intelligent team leadership.
Highlights
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint My Site, and Adobe products. Also proficient with use of social media and the Internet for educational tools, research, and planning.
Experience
11/2012 to Current
International Student Advisor New York, NY
  • Advises current and prospective students, alumni, administrative staff, and parents regarding complex government regulations and international student, academic, and student life issues.
  • Counsels an international student cohort of 3,400 regarding personal and academic concerns.
  • Leads the International Student Experience (ISE) event at Orientation and implements revisions to the content, structure, and other aspects of engagement at ISE.
  • Leads several seminars, workshops, orientations, and information sessions.
  • Serves as a member of the Orientation Committee.
  • Advises student leaders and student members of organizations and clubs.
  • Monitors and maintains all international student records via several databases.
  • Issues Form I-20 and DS-2019 Certificates of Eligibility.
  • Authorizes leaves of absence, withdrawals, and transfers.
  • Assists international students with complex processes and applications involving violations of status, employment authorizations, and changes of status.
  • Supervises ISS support and student staff and oversees general operations when management is out of office.
  • Accomplishments Assists in various events during International Education Week.
  • Increased the processing efficiency of student service requests.
  • Associate Registrar / The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Registrar, Student Life / April 2007 - September 2012 / New York, NY Provided academic, personal, and regulatory counseling to over 400 students, regarding student life and personal issues, credentials, class schedules, registration, internships, graduation requirements, and (for international students) immigration regulations.
  • Served as student life and internship coordinator prior to inception of Office of Student Services.
  • Issued Form I-20s to international students.
  • Managed and trained the Registrar Aide, the Assistant to the Registrar, support staff, student workers, and orientation volunteers.
  • Reviewed prospective student information with admissions and financial aid officers.
  • Audited all incoming student files in order to enroll students.
  • Coordinated programs for registration and orientation and conducted seminars.
  • Contributed to policy-making in order to create and implement institutional policies and to maintain the student handbook, student portal, and course catalog.
  • Approved student withdrawals, drops, leaves, transcripts, and certifications.
  • Served as liaison to faculty and assisted with online attendance, course homepages, syllabi, grading, classroom management, and course evaluations.
  • Assisted in creating reports for institutional data, federal government reporting, and the National Clearinghouse.
  • Accomplishments Created and conducted information sessions and workshops and developed student programs for Constitution Day, orientation, and career advisement.
  • Improved all advisement processes with creation of a signed international student advisement acknowledgment, student handbook acknowledgment, and various internship materials.
08/2003 to 04/2007
Manager of Academic Scheduling and Academic Records Specialist Georgetown University
  • Assisted all undergraduate and graduate students, administrative staff, decanal staff, department heads, and faculty regarding academic and course scheduling, grades, classroom maintenance, and general inquiries.
  • Coordinated, updated, and proofed classroom scheduling for the entire main campus.
  • Assisted with graduation activities, including pre-commencement organization.
  • Registered students and reviewed all course schedules.
  • Monitored and maintained information in the Student Information System (SIS+) for use in running reports and updating student, course, and academic information.
  • Accomplishments Streamlined processing times for all classroom reservations, revisions, and equipment requests in order to be completed in shorter timeframes and with immediate follow-up.
  • Increased efficiency within the Academic Records division by implementing proofreading practices and improved processing procedures for add/drop requests, grade changes, degree audits, graduation applications, etc.
  • Trained and assisted the other Academic Records Specialist in all areas of the position and in use of the student information system.
Resident and Community Assistant University of Maryland
08/1998 to 05/2001
Resident Life College Park, MD
  • Managed a specific apartment building in an apartment community of about 350 ethnically diverse undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Contributed to program planning with community-building initiatives.
  • Received training for alcohol/drug prevention, counseling, and conflict resolution.
  • Conducted meetings, information sessions, and student apartment visits to discuss events, developments, and concerns.
  • Managed and maintained a community center and front desk for the Department of Resident Life, performing customer service and security-related duties for almost 700 students.
Education
Master of Arts: Higher Education Administration State University of New York Stony Brook University － Stony Brook GPA: GPA: 3.96 Higher Education Administration GPA: 3.96
1 2014
General Examination Fields: Crisis Management and Prevention, Student Development Theory, Leadership Theory, Diversity in Higher Education, Enrollment Management Coursera Certificate Programs
Better Leader, Richer Life Yale University Certificate: Moralities of Everyday Life Case Western Reserve University Certificate: Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence University of Pennyslvania, The Wharton School
Wesleyan University How to Change the World Georgetown University General Examination Field: Sociology of Culture
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism American Studies University of Maryland at College Park Journalism American Studies
College Park Scholars Certificate in International Studies
Publications
AP Style, MLA Style, APA Style.
Interests
Community Involvement Participates in the AIDS Walk New York as team leader and general walk participant. Organized fundraising events and coordinated local fundraising donations through community businesses and other sponsors. Volunteered as an adult literacy tutor with the Literacy Volunteers and Advocates of Washington, DC. At the University of Maryland, volunteered in the College Park Scholars Service Day. Also worked as a peer counselor with disadvantaged youth at a weekend recreation camp on campus.
Professional Affiliations
Certifications Association of International Educators (NAFSA), Region X member; regional and national conference attendee New York University (NYU) Student Affairs Conference attendee Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the International Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) International Education Training Services (IETS) and NAFSA training and certification American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO) former member; conference attendee Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars and Officers of Admission (MSACROA) former member; conference attendee
Skills
Academic, administrative, Adobe products, Adobe, Arts, catalog, conflict resolution, content, counseling, Crisis Management, customer service, databases, Event Management, financial, government, imaging, information systems, Leadership, materials, meetings, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Monitors, policies, processes, program planning, proofreading, reporting, research, scheduling, seminars, Statistics, workshops
Additional Information
  • Community Involvement Participates in the AIDS Walk New York as team leader and general walk participant. Organized fundraising events and coordinated local fundraising donations through community businesses and other sponsors. Volunteered as an adult literacy tutor with the Literacy Volunteers and Advocates of Washington, DC. At the University of Maryland, volunteered in the College Park Scholars Service Day. Also worked as a peer counselor with disadvantaged youth at a weekend recreation camp on campus.
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Companies Worked For:

  • Georgetown University
  • University of Maryland

School Attended

  • State University of New York Stony Brook University
  • University of Pennyslvania, The Wharton School
  • Wesleyan University
  • University of Maryland at College Park

Job Titles Held:

  • International Student Advisor
  • Manager of Academic Scheduling and Academic Records Specialist
  • Resident and Community Assistant
  • Resident Life

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Higher Education Administration
    General Examination Fields: Crisis Management and Prevention, Student Development Theory, Leadership Theory, Diversity in Higher Education, Enrollment Management Coursera Certificate Programs
    Better Leader, Richer Life Yale University Certificate: Moralities of Everyday Life Case Western Reserve University Certificate: Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
    Bachelor of Arts : Journalism American Studies
    College Park Scholars Certificate in International Studies

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