Academic advisor
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Developed rapport with up to 20 new students and their families, facilitated activities, workshops and events, assisted students with the enrollment process, served as an academic and social role-model while maintaining ongoing relationships with students throughout the academic year. 

• Help students with the identification of long-term goals and career plans.
• Advise students within the scope of responsibility, such as new/transfer students, undeclared majors, minority groups.
• Assist in the exploration of academic programs, provide academic direction, procedures, policies, and resources.
• Maintain student academic and evaluation records with confidentiality.
• Guide students with the selection of their courses for each semester/term and provide ongoing training and support.

Participated in the creation, implementation, administration, and evaluation of all campus programs under the jurisdiction of the Center for Academic Advising. Coordinated numerous professional development initiatives for staff and developed marketing campaigns to promote curricular programs.

• Provided daily counseling and advice for individuals and groups, testing coordination, and implementation for academic success.
• Enhanced the overall collegiate experience for over 15,000 students by helping them utilize the university’s academic support services, maintaining a comprehensive success system.
• Advised each student based on their unique abilities, interests, needs, and skills to identify effective activities, initiatives, and programs to help them achieve their goals.
• Managed student relations activities, including student persistence and satisfaction strategies increasing enrollment by 2000 students in 5 years.
• Collaborated with numerous campus constituencies, including Administration, Faculty, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and other associates and campus leaders.