Jess Ramsey

Experience

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  University of Mount Union

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  First Year Experience Advocate

  •Served as a small group facilitator for 15 first year students •Coordinated engaging group development activities for approximately 200 undergraduates•Assisted students in the transition from high school to college through proactive programming

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  University of Mount Union

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Library Aide

  •Assisted Education majors in locating materials •Organized the resources available to students•Maintained accurate book records in the library database

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  University of Mount Union

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Tutor

  •Held weekly large group study sessions•Preformed individual tutoring with students enrolled in Political Theory course

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  West Branch High School

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Student Teacher

  •Created daily lesson plans based on state academic content standards •Ensured a productive and effective classroom environment•Tracked student grades and progress•Taught four sections of American Government

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  Delta Zeta Sorority

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  House Mother

  •Maintained current emergency contact information•Ensured chapter rules are followed and standards upheld•Coordinated any repairs needed to maintain the house•Served as a mentor to 30 undergraduate residents

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  Kent State University

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  •Facilitated bi-weekly meetings for SI Leaders•Created and maintained attendance database using TutorTrac and Excel•Analyzed attendance data and prepared reports sent to faculty•Assisted in the recruitment and training of new SI Leaders•Led group study review sessions for sections of Psychology and Geology•Used computer applications Banner, Excel, TutorTrac, and Common Spot •Attended university-wide advisor training sessions•Analyzed student placement scores in order to create first-semester schedules•Met one-on-one with incoming students to register for classes•Discussed graduation requirements and established plans of study•Used computer applications FlashFAST, Web Scheduler and Graduation Planning System •Served as an academic mentor to freshmen football players•Conducted weekly meetings with at-risk and struggling students•Monitored student-athlete study tables•Assisted with priority registration for student-athletes•Assembled recruitment materials and assisted with recruitment weekends•Gained familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements

  • Graduate Assistant, Academic Support

    Jul 2012 - May 2014

  • Academic Advisor, Destination Kent State (Orientation)

    May 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Academic Intern, Intercollegiate Athletics

    Jan 2013 - May 2013
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  University of Mount Union

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Intern, Office of Academic Support/Center for Student Success

  •Assisted in the creation and implementation of a tutoring schedule•Met one-on-one with students to promote effective study strategies•Created and maintained a database for tracking tutor hours and budget•Established collaborative relationships with campus Greek chapters

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  Purdue University

  May 2014 - now

  • Directly supervise nine (Master’s degree required) Honors Advisors• Manage operations of the advising unit according to student needs and demands• Ensure consistent, high quality support through advising for highly motivated students• Strategically implement advising best practices with emphasis on student retention, degree completion, and success• Develop and implement short and long term assessment plans, including learning outcomes for student appointments• Partner with other Honors College and University stakeholders to implement intentional strategies towards curriculum completion Show less •Supervised 5 full-time professional staff members (Student Success Coaches)•Recruited, interviewed, selected, and trained new staff members•Oversaw employee professional development activities and budgets•Coordinated curriculum, logistics, and training for GS 405 and GS 197 seminar courses•Taught 2-3 sections of GS 405 (senior seminar course) each fall semester •Built and maintained online professional development modules for the program in Blackboard •Managed a caseload of 40-60 high-risk students on academic probation per semester •Collaborated with faculty and staff across campus to create a network of support for students•Served as a member of the Purdue Promise study abroad selection and planning committees•Collected and analyze program and study abroad data to create reports•Represented Purdue Promise to university and external audiences•Led program website design and maintenance team using Cascade Show less • Recruited, trained, and supervised student mentors (fall 2014 only)• Taught 2-3 sections of first-year transition course each fall semester • Held two academic coaching meetings for each second-semester freshmen• Facilitated two coaching meetings with each sophomore and junior student per semester• Served as a first contact for student issues and concerns• Monitored academic progress of students• Developed relationships with student-specific campus partners• Worked designated program events Show less

  • Director of Advising, Honors College

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director, Purdue Promise

    Nov 2016 - Jun 2020

  • Student Success Coach, Purdue Promise

    May 2014 - Oct 2016