Jerry Ross

Experience

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  Congressional Fire Services Institute

  Dec 1999 - Jul 2002

  Legislative Director

  Helped to develop consensus among similar organizations Worked with policy makers to advance mission of the organizationPlanned workshops and conference seminarsSmall non-profit that serves as an umbrella organization for fire service organizations as well educational arm of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus

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  NFPA

  Jul 2002 - Jan 2005

  Director of Government Affairs

  Worked with policy makers to advance the mission of the associationDrafted legislative articles to appear on the association’s websiteWrote congressional testimony for association leadershipLarge, international non-profit that produces and advocates for codes and standards related to fire and life safety as well as public education programs such as Fire Prevention Week

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  U.S. House of Representatives- Committee on Homeland Security

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2005

  Professional Staff and Subcommittee Coordinator

  Responsible for managing the activities of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and TechnologyConducted research, wrote policy memorandums, and drafted public statements and speechesDrafted legislation and amendments for consideration

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  University of Southern Mississippi

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2011

  Position retitled in July 2010Managed student services staff of three for the College of Arts and LettersMentored faculty on student services issuesCoordinated College First Year Experience EventsHandled student issues related to suspension, discipline, grievances, and other issues as they aroseCoordinated all aspects of alternative format classes, including online programs, intensive, and interactive video coursesCoordinated recruitment effortsCoordinated internship program Facilitated advisement of undeclared studentsCoordinated curriculum development Show less

  • Assistant Dean/Director of Student Affairs for College of Arts and Letters

    Jul 2007 - Mar 2011

  • Alternative Learning Coordinator

    Oct 2005 - Jul 2007
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  West Virginia University

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2014

  Associate Registrar for Acacdemic Services

  Oversight of Degree Works audit systemCatalog production including implementation of Catalog Management SystemNCAA CertificationCommunicationsAssessmentState HEPC reportingBanner Experience

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  Syracuse University

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2015

  University Registrar

  Management of Office of the Registrar and the approximately 20 staff included there. Office responsibilities included registration, transcripts, academic history, classroom scheduling, and curriculum.

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  Purdue University

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  University Registrar

  Managed all strategic, budgetary, policy, personnel, and other issues for the office of the registrar. Part of comprehensive enrollment management organization. Work included efforts to support the entire student life cycle and student success.

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  University of Florida Online

  May 2018 - Apr 2020

  Chief Operating Officer

  Managed operational details for UF Online including enrollment focused marketing, budget, human resources, data, strategic planning, and curriculum. Primary focus was on aligning a core operational hub with efforts to continue providing access and growing enrollment.

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  California State University, Chico

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2023

  Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

  Served as chief enrollment management officer and led the strategic direction of enrollment management for the institution. This included leadership of Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Registrar, and VETS center as well as SEM planning. Led campus to enrollment growth across multiple admissions cycles.

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  Marshall University

  Jul 2023 - now

  Vice President For Enrollment Management & Chief Enrollment Officer

  Cabinet level role where I serve as Chief Enrollment Officer for the institution leading enrollment growth across multiple admissions cycles. Oversight of undergraduate, graduate, and international admissions, recruitment, orientation, financial aid, and related functions. Responsible for the strategic direction of all enrollment management activities.