Rachel Shanley, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Northeastern University

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Community Operative Co-Op, Sport In Society, A Northeastern University Center

  •Designed a teen job readiness program manual for all branches of the Greater Boston YMCA•Established athletic and academic teen programs at the East Boston and Chinatown YMCA•Mentored Boston students on the SAT and MCAS on the Verizon Mobile Learning Lab•Completed office tasks including updating the website, organizing, copying, and emailing

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  • Liaison between Northeastern University and the Boston community, helping students find apartments, read leases, deal with rental and landlord problems and volunteer in the communities they live in. • Worked in main office answering student emails and phone calls• Ran events for off-campus students, including weekly Breakfast Clubs (picking up trash), Taste Of Off Campus, Wake Up Wednesdays, and the Mission Hill Road Race. • Assisted the Special Advisor to the Senior Vice President of University Advancement• Researched hopeful speakers and attendees for the "Women Who Inspire" events• Created databases of invitees of "Women Who Inspire" technology, healthcare, entrepreneur, sustainability and global impact focused events• Designed program and invitation for all "Women Who Inspire" events• Assisted in the planning and execution of five "Women Who Inspire" events • Created an database of all NS4G contacts using excel, salesforce and constant contact• Designed layout and content for a more interactive and informative NS4G website• Researched possible themes and workshop topics for the annual conference• Helped plan and facilitate Social Impact Lab conferences and events. • Connected students with the community partners in which they will complete their service-learning• Scheduled students to serve weekly with community partners• Read mandatory student service-learning blogs and use information to lead in-class discussions• Hosted two office hours weekly and answer all student questions and concerns• Attended service-learning teaching assistant meetings and professional trainings

  • Community Ambassador, Off-Campus Student Services

    May 2013 - May 2014

  • Staff Assistant, University Advancement

    Apr 2013 - May 2014

  • Program Assistant, The Social Impact Lab and Northeastern Students 4 Giving (NS4G)

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Service-Learning Teaching Assistant, Center of Community Service

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Novocure

  Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Office Administrator/HR Assistant

  • Assisted HR by making reference check calls, creating new hire folders, and updating organizational charts• Organized all mail received; ordered and managed office supplies, business cards and cell phones for 200+ employees• Assisted the Vice President of Human Resources, Project Manager, and Chief Operations Officer with numerous projects

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  Notre Dame de Namur University

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Loan Counselor, Office of Financial Aid

  Loan Counselor- October 2015 - July 2016• Managed subsidized, unsubsidized, Perkins, and private loan origination, disbursement, and reconciliation for over 1500 students each semester • Serve as point of contact for all questions regarding loan processing and verify loan eligibility for all students• Collected, confirmed, originated, and disbursed TEACH Grants for about 10 students a year• Administered consortium agreement process for over 30 students each semester• Hired, scheduled, supervised, and provided direction to six federal work study students• Assisted in the creation of the Office of Financial Aid staff manual• Trained and advised new Financial Aid Counselor and Information Officer (hired January 2016)• Advised undergraduate and graduate students with last names beginning with A through G on financial aid issuesInformation Officer- July 2015 - October 2015• Provided exceptional customer service to parents and students via phone calls and emails, explaining financial aid awardletters, loan processes, and possible options to cover the complete cost of attendance• Collaborated with counselors to create financial aid packages for new students• Collected data to create graphs explaining call volume and major call topics weekly• Hired, scheduled, supervised, and provided tasks to six federal work study students• Revised required student documents and verification process, making easier to understand and complete Show less

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  Notre Dame Belmont

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Managed overall efforts of twelve person COVID-19 Operations Team• Created extensive policies for students and staff, based on San Mateo County Office of Education’s Four Pillars document• Established building entrance protocols and schedules to supervise entire campus throughout the school day• Ensured necessary stock of hygiene supplies is met to follow extensive cleaning protocols for classrooms and other areas• Created training videos and communications about new policies and procedures for students and staff• Created online school store (Tiger Cage) to follow COVID-19 physical distancing requirements• Lead for contract tracing management for students who test positive for COVID-19 on and off campus• Point of contact for all COVID-19 policy-related questions; contact person for staff, faculty, students, and parents Show less • Mentored six ASB officers, 76 Student Council officers, 14 Link Crew board members, and 30 Link Crew club members• Planed and facilitated two-day orientation for 110+ freshmen and 10+ transfer students• Oversaw 40+ student organizations; act as faculty advisor for Notre Dame’s Key Club• Managed 100K Student Life and Leadership Department budget• Planned and facilitated 3 rallies, 3 dances (350+ attendees), Prom, Junior Ring Ceremony, Senior Mother/Daughter Brunch, Baccalaureate Mass, graduation, and spirit week (“Aquacades”) annually• Managed the school store (Tiger Cage); order and manage inventory of over 1,500 items valued at over $25,000• Mentored new admissions team members Show less Associate Director of Admissions, Tiger Cage Manager, Interim Communications Coordinator - July 2017-June 2019• Continued to complete all tasks listed under “Assistant Director of Admissions”• Managed the school store (Tiger Cage); order and manage inventory of over 1,500 items valued at over $25000• Created and disburse weekly parent and monthly alumnae e-bulletin and other bulletins when requested to over 400 familiesAssistant Director of Admissions - August 2016-July 2017• Coordinated visits and present information to 30+ 8th grade classrooms• Organized shadow program, through planning 20 shadow days, scheduling 20 8th grade students per day• Provided excellent customer service to parents about the admissions process• Managed Facebook and Instagram accounts, posting multiple times a week during school year• Mentored the 10-member student ambassador board and 100+ student ambassadors• Prepared for and facilitated Open House, Information Night, 3 Home Gatherings, 6th and 7th Grade Day, 7th and 8th Grade Leadership Summit, Registration Day, Orientation, 2 HSPT Days, 3 Interview Days, and Bring Your Sister to School Day• Supervised one admissions staff member• Faculty advisor for the high school’s Key Club and Hispanic Club; assistant coach of the Junior Varsity Softball team Show less

  • Contractor

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Director of COVID-19 Operations Team

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Dean of Student Life and Leadership

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Associate Director Of Admissions

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Spring Education Group

  Feb 2021 - now

  • Director of Admissions & Summer Programs - Stratford Preparatory School

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Founding Director of Admissions - Stratford Preparatory School

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Director Of Admissions - Stratford School, Palo Alto

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2021