Pietro Sasso, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Tau Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2010

  National Vice President/Director of Expansion

  Began as an expansion coordinator and later became the chief administrative officer as National Vice President and Director of Expansion assisting in the management of a budget exceeding a quarter million dollars. In this leadership role, 5 new provisional chapters were founded doubling the size of the organization. Services were increased with 3 new corporate contracts and a leadership training institute was created. Additionally, I helped develop a service learning initiative, increased the number of publications, and assisted in the procurement of 3 physical properties. Show less

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  Eastman School of Music

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  Coordinator for Student Life

  Served as a temporary employee to support supervisory staff transition. My was position was responsible for advising of music-interest Greek organizations and for adjudication of student conduct cases. Additionally, I worked with the housing staff to coordinate a revision of special interest housing policies for Greek organizations. I also authored a 60 page leadership and administrative manual for student clubs and organizations. Instituted wellness program addressing stress management and eating disorders. Show less

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  University of Rochester

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

  Associate Career Counselor

  As a graduate assistant, staffed Career Center Library and triaged student walk-ins and was responsible for coordination of Registered Student Organization programming. Primarily worked with art political science undergraduate students. Also responsible for the digital media presence of the office, served on the sophomore success committee, and assisted in support of the Peer Career Advisors program.

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  St. John Fisher University

  May 2007 - Jun 2008

  Coordinator of Campus Life

  Originally began and served in an advisory capacity and managed the Student Athlete Mentors (SAMS) program, which was an program funded by an NCAA Healthy Choices character-education grant as well as facilitating late night programming. Later transitioned and provided administrative and leadership support of over 60 student clubs and organizations in the Office of Campus Life. I also advised club council and student government association, assisted in the planning and execution of leadership programs and workshops; including monthly programs and the Leader for Life Conference. Additional responsibilities included assisting with the facilitation of campus-wide programs: Orientation, Homecoming, Family Weekend, College Bowl, Day of Celebration, MLK, Fisherpalooza, Spring Event, Senior Week, and Commencement. Show less

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  Old Dominion University

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Worked across various functional areas to fulfill divisional staffing needs including institutional research, orientation, health education, and student activities.Institutional Research & Assessment- served as a data analyst for the Associate Vice Provost in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, examined enrollment trends and produce data sets for external stakeholders and accreditation bodies, and lead data scrubbing for the preparation of the SACS accreditation reaffirmation process.First-Year Experience-Supported the enrollment of traditional transfer and undergraduate students through coordination of the summer faculty advising program for over 4,000 new undergraduate and transfer students for 16 orientation sessions. Additionally cooperated with Enrollment Management by performing enrollment audits and assisted in the fiscal administration of a revenue generating office with a budget of approximately $500,000. Managed the integrity of a registration database for incoming cohort of 4,000 traditional transfer and undergraduate students.Health Education-Completely redesigned curriculum and content utilizing the harm reduction substance abuse education model as lead facilitator for "Last Chance" drug intervention program for judicially referred students and instructor for alcohol and marijuana awareness seminars for judicially referred students. Coordinated awareness weeks and the sale and distribution of profylactics for student use, organized health fairs, co-advised the peer education student organization, and partnered with other to facilitate alcohol and drug prevention programming. Office of Student Activities and Leadership- Responsible for the daily operation of the U‐Center, which a resource and development area for student organizations. I coordinated educational and leadership development programming as well as assisted with the advisement of Greek-letter organizations. Show less Served as graduate teaching assistant and instructor for several courses including The Multicultural University and The Contemporary College Student for the higher education graduate program. Curricular responsibilities included the implementation of a Writing Seminar for matriculating masters students, creation of a colloquia series, and advising students. Programmatic responsibilities included planning and coordination of annual Graduate Assistant and Internship Fair, leading the graduate assistant placement process for new masters students, and other program events. Additionally, served within a significant area of responsibility in managing curricula, advising masters students, and assisting with faculty searches during a depletion of faculty numbers and the sabbatical of faculty. Show less As an adjunct instructor, I taught several courses and lectures:UNIV 110 Academic Success (Fall 2009-Spring 2012)A freshmen university reorientation intervention course designed to promote student success for those cited as academically at-risk or placed on academic warning and probation. UNIV 120 Career and Major Exploration (Fall 2010 to Spring 2012)A career preparation course designed to help freshman and sophomore undergraduates become career-focused and move towards selecting a major. Last Chance (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)An alcohol and drug intervention and education course for recidivists (repeat offenders) utilizing the risk-reduction education model. First Offense (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)An alcohol intervention course for students violating the substance policy for the university. It was taught utilizing the harm-reduction education model. First-Year Experience (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)A series of lectures for first-year residential students consisting of STI, drug, alcohol, health, sex, and wellness education. Show less

  • Doctoral Associate-Division of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services

    May 2008 - Aug 2012

  • Doctoral Associate- Higher Education Graduate Program

    Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Instructor

    Jan 2010 - May 2012

  • Academic Coach

    Jun 2010 - May 2011
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  Monmouth University

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Professor of Student Affairs & College Counseling

  Served as primary faculty member in the development of a master’s level program teaching courses within the student affairs/college counseling concentration (SACC). In cooperation with other faculty, further developed the SACC curriculum and sought CACREP accreditation and implementation of ACPA/NASPA competencies. Established internship placement sites and began graduate assistantship program for the SACC students. Additionally lead in the recruitment of students, resulting in a significant increase of enrollment from 4 to 43. Also, redeveloped 6 courses and lead in the administration of the program for internship and graduate assistantship placement, recruitment of students, and associated professional development programming for students. Also advised all SACC students and engaged in advisement of one honor society and the program student association. Concurrently served as coordinator of Monmouth Future Scholars Program, a precollege mentoring program supporting a local urban school district. Served as Gender Studies Affiliate Faculty and Chair of Enrollment Management Committee. Show less

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  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Professor/Program Director of College Student Personnel Administration

  Served as Program Director leading in the reinvigoration of a master’s-level program. Responsibilities included student recruitment, teaching within the program, coordinating curriculum, course scheduling, graduate assistant placements, and supervising adjunct faculty. Implemented the ACPA/NASPA competencies across the curriculum as well as aligned with CAS standards and social justice competencies. Engaged in advisement of one honor society (Chi Sigma Alpha) for the graduate program. Served on various search committees and engaged in university service. Show less

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  Stylus Publishing

  Jun 2017 - May 2021

  Senior Editor, Culture & Society in Higher Education Text Series

  I curate and serve as senior co-editor for the text series, Culture & Society in Higher Education.

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  Information Age Publishing

  Jan 2021 - now

  Senior Co-Editor of IPHESA Text Series

  Serve as senior co-editor of the Identity & Practice in Higher Education-Student Affairs (IPHESA) with Information Age Publishing. The series has developed over 12 different texts that will be released between 2021 to present.

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  Stephen F. Austin State University

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  Associate Professor & Director of the RAISE Center

  Served in faculty role for the EdD doctoral program in educational leadership and taught across programs in the masters in student affairs and higher education. Responsibilities included supporting curriculum development, chairing dissertations, student recruitment, and student advising. Served on various cross-institutional committees. Also served as the Director of the Center for Research Advancing Identities and Student Experiences (RAISE Center and program director for M.A. in Student Affairs & Higher Education. Show less

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  Delaware State University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Associate Professor of Higher Education

  Serve as program coordinator of Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Leadership. Conduct research and supervise doctoral dissertations. Responsibilities also include supporting curriculum development, student recruitment, and student advising. Served on various cross-institutional committees.