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
