Resume

Kristen M. Harris

EDUCATION                        

Teaching English in a Two Year College Graduate Certificate, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, Expected Date of Completion, June 2015

Teaching English to Other Language Learners Graduate Certificate, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, Expected Date of Completion, May 2015

M.Ed. Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, July 2009

B.A. Elementary Education, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina, December 2004

CURRENT EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director, Academic Advisor, College of Business Center for Student Success, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, July 2014-Present

Academic Advisor, College of Business Center for Student Success, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, March 2011-June 2014

• Teaches two sections of COAD 1000 in the fall semester, which is a course designed to help first-year students transition into the college environment
• Provides face-to-face advising for nearly 500 students in the College of Business related to academic matters and career counseling
• Created, directs, and evaluates the College of Business First-Year and Sophomore-Year Living-Learning Communities (residential colleges for 75 first year business students who take classes together and participate in academic and social programs outside of the traditional classroom)
• Implements programs throughout the year for students in the Living-Learning Community, such as an off campus retreat, welcome dinner for the family, faculty assistance with moving into the residence hall, lunch and networking with successful alumni who serve on the Business Advisory Council, dinner with esteemed campus speakers, and many other social and academic programs
• Planned and directs the Peer Mentor program for outstanding junior and senior business students who provide mentoring and programming for first-year business students, which includes recruiting and interviewing outstanding students, taking mentors on an overnight trip for training and team development, holding weekly meetings, and overseeing office hours and interactions with students
• Represents the College of Business when talking with media about the Living-Learning Communities and retention
• Continually developing an Academic Plan for Success for students who are experiencing academic difficulty and regularly meeting with these students one-on-one to help them overcome the obstacles that hurt their academics the previous semester
• Applying student development theory to a diverse population of students in order to assist with college retention and student success
• Writes grant proposals to support the Peer Mentor program and received $5,000 from Target for the 2012-2013 year

PAST EXPERIENCE

Consumer Science Teacher, South Stanly High School

Albemarle, NC, January 2011-February 2011 (Interim Position)

• Taught courses related to foods and nutrition

Graduate Assistant, First Year Experience Program (FYE), The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC, July 2008- July 2009

• Instructed a University Studies course for freshman students, designed to assist students with the development of necessary college skills and the transition from high school to college
• Facilitated a Student Academic Support course for students on probation with the university as an early intervention and met individually with students to discuss personal growth, academic strengths, and responsibilities
• Accountable for the selection, supervision, development, and evaluation of four live-in student leaders, who facilitated programs within the living-learning center and provided support and mentorship to the residents
• Created long and short term learning objectives for the program geared toward freshman needs, assessed the effectiveness of programs, and wrote mid-year and end-of-year reports
• Educated students on available campus resources, assisted students with identifying goals, and performed follow up sessions throughout the year
• Coordinated residential area programs for 1,500 students
• Planned and facilitated an off campus, all day retreat, for 84 FYE participants
• Executed recruitment and selection of incoming students for the program, and maintained the FYE website with relevant information

Assistant Coordinator for Residence Life, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC January 2009- July 2009

• Served on an on-call rotation for 4,300 students, and utilized crisis management and decision-making skills in the event of an emergency
• Responsible for managing, verifying, and distributing funds in multiple accounts
• Managed a residence hall of 100 students, including supervision of “opening” and “closing” procedures for the spring semester
• Assisted in the selection, development, supervision, and evaluation of three Residential Advisors
• Facilitated the coordination of educational and social programs focused on building community within a Residential College and alcohol-free community
• Collaborated with campus departments to provide resources for students in need

Internship, Academic Systems and Student Achievement, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC, January 2009- August 2009

• Corresponded with students who were withdrawing for the purpose of collecting data and assisting with retention
• Assisted in the development of Summer Launch, a residential bridge program, by helping to plan events designed for students, teaching an extensive freshman skills course, and creating parent/guardian letters
• Designed publications to recruit participants for the North Carolina EARN Program, founded for students who are 200% below the federal poverty level, and to inform them about policies to retain their grant

Summer Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC, May 2009-July 2009

• Advised incoming freshmen within the College of Arts and Sciences on their academic course schedule for their first college semester

Admissions Counselor, Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC, June 2005- June 2008

• Coordinated the five yearly Open House events held for prospective students from 2006-2008
• Traveled and attended college fairs throughout North Carolina, recruiting new students
• Recruited Territories: Western NC from 2005-2006; International Students and states west and north of NC from 2006-2007; Eastern NC, SC, GA, and FL from 2007-2008
• Evaluated prospective student transcripts, and advised prospective students and their parents regarding admissions decisions and entrance requirements
• Assisted prospective students through the college decision making process, answering questions regarding financial aid and student services, and effectively communicated with prospective students, parents, and guardians through phone calls, interviews, letters, etc
• Created publications and marketing materials for recruiting new students
• Assisted the Student Service Department during registration for new students and served as proctor for placement exams
• Assisted with programming and execution of SOAR (summer orientation), including the guidance of self-assessment and goal setting activities for incoming college freshman
• Sat as an administrative panelist for the judicial program from 2007-2008, creating educational experiences for the students involved in judicial cases
• Worked closely with the Alumni Department to involve alumni in the recruitment process and advocated for endowed scholarships for students in need

Exceptional Children’s Pre-K Teacher, West Main Pre-K

Albemarle, NC, January 2005-May 2005 (Temporary Class)

• Instructed a classroom of Exceptional Children three years of age

COMMITTEES

• Advising Awards Committee: ECU Academic Advising Centers, East Carolina University, 2014-2015
• Pirate Introduction to Early Registration Committee: Academic Advising Center, East Carolina University, Redesigned the registration process for incoming students, 2013-2014
• Preview Day Committee: College of Business, East Carolina University 2012-2013 and 2013-2014
• Connect at the Cupola Committee: Academic Advising Center, East Carolina University 2011-2012 and 2012-2013: and Coordinator of the event for 2013-2014
• Academic Difficulty Committee: Academic Advising Center, East Carolina University 2011-2012
• Membership and Charity Committee: Junior Women’s Association of Greenville, North Carolina, 2012-2013
• Student Leadership Development: Housing and Residence Life, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2008-2009
• Higher Education Student Association (HESA): The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, President and Founder, 2008-2009
• Commission for Admissions, Orientation and the First Year Experience: American College Personnel Association (ACPA), 2008-2009
• Commission for Student Involvement: American College Personnel Association (ACPA), 2008-2009
• Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals & Liaison to the Commission for Student Involvement: American College Personnel Association (ACPA), 2008-2009
• Student Personnel Administration Recruitment Kickoff: Higher Education Graduate Programs Recruitment, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008-2009

PRESENTATIONS

• “The Registration Process and Other Important Academic Rules and Regulations”, COAD 1000 courses, East Carolina University, ongoing
• “How to Move Up in Student Affairs”, Campus Living Professional Development Meeting at East Carolina University, 2012
• “Purpose of a Living-Learning Community and How One Will Benefit the College of Business”, College of Business Advisory Council, East Carolina University, 2012
• “College Information Session”, Summer Orientation, East Carolina University, July 2012
• “Archie Bunker’s Neighborhood”, Resident Advisor Spring Training at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, January 2009
• “Department Spirit”, Resident Advisor Fall Training at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, August 2008
• “First Year Experience for Admissions Counselors”, CACRAO Newcomers’ Conference at North Carolina State University, July 2006

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Safe Zone: Provide support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning individuals on campus, certified November 2008 (UNCG) and January 2013 (ECU)
• ASIST: Suicide prevention and intervention training designed for caregivers, certified March 2009
• Social Justice Team: Present and facilitate campus-wide social justice activities, trained November 2008
• North Carolina Teaching Certificate/License: January 2005

AWARDS

• ECU’s Centennial Award for Excellence: 2014
• ECU’s Outstanding New Advisor of the Year : 2013-2014
• Nomination to NACADA for Outstanding New Advisor of the Year: 2013-2014

GRANT

• Target ($5,000), to support the College of Business Peer Mentors