Shanda LaRue

Experience

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  University of Kentucky

  May 2000 - Jul 2002

  Staff Support II, College of Public Health and Center for Health Services Management and Research

  • Made appointments, kept multiple calendars, and assisted with grants• Scheduled meetings and large conferences• Attended regular meetings for both the Center and the College to keep records and minutes of all decisions that would affect the running of the College or Center• Provided secretarial support to twelve people• Responsible for the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure process and interpretation of policies and procedures• Kept yearly contracts and Faculty Database System current• Maintained admission files Show less

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  The Johns Hopkins University

  Jul 2002 - May 2008

  • Assisted with the recruitment of high-level faculty and staff (Stulman Endowed Chair, Nutting Endowed Chair, Assistant Dean of Development, and three Administrative Managers)• Staff high level academic and divisional policy committees including Faculty Chair search committees, Academic Council, and Appointment, Promotion & Tenure committee• Maintained, drafted, and edited Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures handbook and Academic Council Policies and Procedures• Assisted faculty with compiling promotional materials• Reviewed all Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure portfolios for accuracy and consistency with portfolio guidelines and procedures and worked with faculty to correct any discrepancies• Coordinated school-wide policies• Prioritized and followed up on issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive and/or confidential nature; determine appropriate course of action, referral, and/or response• Trained and supervised student workers for multiple tasks Show less • Senior Administrative Assistant to Martha N. Hill, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean and Professor, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing• Served on five committees as primary support for Dean and Chairs• Interpreted, and communicated academic policy and procedure to faculty, staff, and students• Analyzed, improved, and maintained confidential recordkeeping systems and administrative files• Performed ad hoc research and fact-finding on a wide variety of administrative issues and items• Composed and/or prepared agendas, documents, correspondence, and memos on behalf of the Dean• Event coordinator for committee events and interviews Show less • Senior Administrative Assistant to James D. Yager, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Bernard Guyer, M.D., Director of the Doctorate of Public Health Program, and Ms. Helen Walters, Director of Continuing Education• Wrote, interpreted, and communicated academic policy and procedure to faculty, staff, and students• Drafted memos, short reports and other documents• Prepared and assembled materials for meetings• Updated continuing education and certificate websites• Analyzed office practices such as recordkeeping systems, revising procedures as needed• Provided primary staff support for the Committee on Academic Standards and the Doctorate of Public Health Executive Committee Show less

  • Administrative Project Specialist, School of Nursing

    Nov 2007 - May 2008

  • Senior Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing

    Jan 2005 - Nov 2007

  • Senior Administrative Assistant, Bloomberg School of Public Health

    Jul 2002 - Jan 2005
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  Anne Arundel Community College

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught two sections of English 111, English Composition and Introduction to Literature 1

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  University of Phoenix

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught three sections of Communications 140, Contemporary Business Communication

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  Brescia University

  May 2008 - now

  • Overseeing and executing all contracts utilized by Brescia University’s Department of BUonline and the Transfer Center.• Partnering with a newly identified marketing company for an approximate $75,000 a year savings since June 1, 2022.• Transitioning BUonline and Brescia University to a new online learning management contract starting January 1, 2023 for approximate $275,000 per year savings.• Creating articulation agreements with KCTCS community colleges and advertise agreement with the faculty, staff and students of those schools. KCTCS transfer students are approximately 25% of BUonline enrollment.• Conducting bi-annual analysis of BUonline and Transfer programs and services against similar programs from other universities to bring in new students and to determine areas of growth and improvement• Overseeing compliance with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity (NC-SARA)• Directly supervising one Academic Advisor, two Recruitment Coordinators, and one office assistant Show less • Academic advisor to BUonline students; recommend courses and maintained student advising folders related to academic progress• Collaborated with Director of Operations to oversee the development of promotional materials• Partnered with the Recruitment Coordinator(s) for the BUonline Program to develop a comprehensive recruitment and advising plan that included site visits, communication strategies, and inquiry follow-ups• Coordinated the publication of the monthly Constant Contact Newsletter and other communications for the BUonline Program• Served as primary supervisor for work-study students in the BUonline office Show less • Recruited adult learners and represented BUonline Programs both on and off campus to prospective students, businesses, human resource managers, training and educational directors, schools, and other individuals or organizations involved in the promotion and/or selection process including employer tuition reimbursement programs• Planed, implemented, and achieved recruitment activities and goals for each of the BUonline Degree Programs• Counseled prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities available through BUonline Programs• Consulted with the Director of Operations for the BUonline Program, manage ongoing strategic communications with businesses, human resource managers, training and educational directors, and similar constituents including e-mail, print, and other media• Worked with the Director of Operations for the BUonline Program to develop promotional materials, including brochures, advertisement, letters and presentations• Provided monthly reports of student account progression• Communicated with the Director of Operation for the BUonline Program and the Vice President of Enrollment to ensure that student records are complete and accurate, and that the paperwork is complete Show less

  • Executive Director of BUonline and Transfer Center

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Director of Operations, BUonline and Transfer Center

    May 2013 - May 2021

  • Adjunct Professor

    Jan 2012 - May 2014

  • Adjunct Professor

    Aug 2010 - May 2014

  • Assistant Director of Operations, BUonline

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

  • BUonline Recruitment Coordinator

    May 2008 - Oct 2010