Ingrid Jones

Recruited prospective international and domestic students to apply and ultimately enroll in the MS and Ph.D. Chemistry programs Tracked MS and Ph.D. students' plans of study and progress reports Served as Grant Writer for the Chemistry Department Graduate College funding

Graduate Coordinator & Special Assistant to the Department Chair - The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(2017-04 - 2024-11)

• Recruited prospective international and domestic students to apply and ultimately enroll in the MS and Ph.D. Chemistry programs
• Tracked MS and Ph.D. students' plans of study and progress reports
• Served as Grant Writer for the Chemistry Department Graduate College funding
• Coordinated activities to recruit graduate students
• Coordinated logistics for the following events: Graduate orientation, Open House for graduate students each semester, Dr. Cyril Parkanyi Scholarship Award, and the annual Holiday Party
• Provided customer service to FAU and the community
• Assisted the Department Chair in the hiring process for new faculty and staff positions
• Special assistant to the Department Chair and Graduate Program Coordinator
• Served as a point person for the college communication team
• Served as event planner for the department
• Served as advisor to various multicultural clubs
• Coordinated all faculty and staff meetings and retreats

Associate Director - Student Accessibility Services, Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(2015-01 - 2017-04)

• Oversaw the Testing and Notetaking areas in Student Accessibility Services
• Served on the Director's Leadership team
• Assisted the director in formulating policies and procedures for individuals with disabilities
• Oversaw the Federal Government Workforce Recruitment Program
• Supervised the internship program as a liaison with the Career Center
• Presented information sessions on disability services to FAU and represented the department in the community
• Provided counseling to students with visible and invisible disabilities
• Served as an advisor to the Exceptional Circumstances and Withdrawal Committee

Associate Director - Multicultural Affairs, Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(2008-07 - 2014-12)

• Developed and implemented The Eyes on the Prize Persistence Program
• Assessed campus programs and services aimed at supporting and retaining students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Responsible for assessing the educational goals, academic skills, personal development levels, and social, recreational, and cultural needs of underrepresented students
• Provided advisement services to students in test results interpretation and course selection. Advised over 300 students annually
• Administered the College Student Needs Assessment Survey and the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory to students to help with the development of their academic plan
• Introduced first-year, new transfer, and current students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to campus support resources, including Academic Advising, Student Accessibility Service, Career Service, Counseling Service
• Served as a success coach to 300 at-risk students, including building rapport, empowering students to hone skills specific to student success, and connecting students to university resources to assist them in reaching their personal and educational goals
• Collaborated with the academic staff in the Athletic Department to work with student-athletes to improve their study skills
• Collaborated with the Office of Student Accessibility Services and assisted with developing students' educational plans
• Tutored students with disabilities from the College of Medicine on how to study in collaboration with The Eyes on the Prize Persistence Program
• Developed and presented workshops on The Eyes on the Prize Persistence Program to students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Assisted the director with the annual budget and allocation
• Served as project manager for all Heritage Month Celebrations
• Oversaw all aspects of the department's publication for university-wide distribution and collaborated with Purchasing, Creative Services, Media Relations, the Controller's office, and outside vendors
• Coordinated the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Luncheons and dinners, attended annually by approximately 100 faculty, staff, and students
• Coordinated all aspects of Campus Ministry and co-sponsored Spiritually Week
• Assisted with the book Loan Program to achieve the department's goals. The program was utilized by over 1,000 students annually
• Collaborated with academic departments, faculty, and staff across campus to create an environment that fosters a mutual exchange of information
• Supervised and mentored several graduate and undergraduate student assistants
• Provided resources for high school and postsecondary students: goal setting, small group activities, classroom guidance, and parent, student and teacher conferences
• Provided academic, career, social emotional support and individual counseling to high school and college students
• Advised over 300 students annually in test results interpretation and course selection through The Eyes on the Prize Persistence Program
• Advised student organizations and clubs in the planning and facilitation of conferences, meetings, workshops, and events
• Advised several campus multicultural student organizations and clubs in the planning and facilitation of successful initiatives, such as meetings, workshops, and other events
• Served as University Hearing Officer for Student Conduct
• Served as advisor to various multicultural clubs and organizations

Director - Office of International Student & Scholar Services, Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(1997-05 - 2008-07)

• Served as the director and was responsible for the annual budget and expenditures, hiring, training, supervision, and development of all staff members
• Implemented the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for Florida Atlantic University
• Advised international students and dependent family members of F & J visas on immigration regulations, travel, U.S. employment authorization, educational concerns, and cultural adjustment
• Supervised Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Program assistants, Secretaries, Graduate and undergraduate assistants and served as mentor and coach
• Collaborated with Florida Atlantic University General Counsel to secure sponsorship for non-immigrant work visas and employment-based immigrant visas
• Collaborated with the Intensive English department to ensure appropriate English instruction and support for the smooth transition of ESOL students to the university degree-seeking program
• Collaborated with the Office of Study Abroad regarding international students who were traveling abroad
• Presented cultural training to staff and students
• Travelled to Nassau, Bahamas, and Thailand to recruit undergraduate and graduate international students for various programs
• Increased the number of staff members from three to eight to provide for the future growth of the department
• Developed training material for the staff in Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate College, and Register's Office on international admissions procedures
• Collaborated with the Career Center and assisted with developing workshops for international students seeking internships and post-graduate employment in the U.S.
• Coordinated university-wide primary health insurance for international students
• Collaborated with all academic departments to assist with the advising and retention of international students
• Implemented the Host Family Program and increased participation from 20 to over 125 students in collaboration with the Boca Raton Community Church
• Expanded the growth and development of the annual Festival of Nations cultural celebration from approximately 275 to over 1,500 participants annually
• Hosted monthly coffee hours to foster connections with international students
• Served as the University Hearing Officer for Student Conduct

Instructor, Freshman Seminar - UNI 101: University Learning Skills - Navitas

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Conducted classes, workshops, and demonstrations that provided individual instructions for students to learn topics and skills such as studying, notetaking, test-taking, and time management
• Assisted students in identifying personal values, internal and external motivators
• Taught students how to identify realistic approaches to setting and achieving goals
• Prepared students to analyze themselves as creative, practical, analytical thinkers and to pursue learning opportunities in and out of the classroom
• Encouraged communication with diverse populations
• Assisted and encouraged students to build skills for a successful college experience

Instructor - SLS 1503: Learning Strategies & Human Development - Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(2002-09 - 2024-08)

• Conducted classes, workshops, and demonstrations that provided individual instructions for students to learn topics and skills such as studying, notetaking, test-taking, and time management
• Assisted students in identifying personal values, internal and external motivators
• Taught students how to identify realistic approaches to setting and achieving goals
• Prepared students to analyze themselves as creative, practical, analytical thinkers and to pursue learning opportunities in and out of the classroom
• Encouraged communication with diverse populations
• Assisted and encouraged students to build skills for a successful college experience

Visiting Adjunct Instructor - EDA 6103: Leadership 3 - Department of Educational Leadership, Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

Anti-Defamation League Trainer - All Together Different Human Relations Diversity Training - Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

(2009-06 - 2014-12)

• Completed an intensive 40 hours of Train the Trainer Program
• Trained approximately 560 students on diversity training initiatives

Educational Specialist - Florida Atlantic University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership - Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Florida Atlantic University