Jessica Johnson, M.A.

Experience

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  YMCA of Greater Kansas City

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  Site Supervisor II
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  The Children's Center

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2013

  Assistant Director
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  Rockhurst University

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Graduate Assistant of Greek Life

  • Advised all Fraternity and Sorority Life members including Greek Week, Order of Omega, Greek Council, Panhellenic and IFC• Assisted in coordinating events for student organizations and student development programs• Counseled student leaders through workshops, retreats, guidance, and trainings• Programmed Alcohol and Health Education for student organizations

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  University of Missouri-Kansas City

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2013

  Graduate Assistant of Student Life

  • Assisted in working with Orientation program and selection of Orientation leaders• Organized and planned the Courtwarming event for students campus wide • Assisted in planning the Family Weekend event for students and family members

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  Rockhurst University

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Managed and organized student enrollment in specified territory• Traveled and presented school materials during high school visits and college fairs• Corresponded with students and parents on enrollment information• Co-trained new admissions counselors on responsibilities of the office and recruiting• Coordinated and executed nine freshman admissions events and the largest event on campus with 800 plus attendees• Managed budget, faculty and staff help, reserving spaces on campus, and communication to attendees • Supervised and managed four student employees who coordinated individual, group and overnight visits to campus• Advised the Student Ambassador and Freshman Room host program by selecting, training, and supervising 175 students Show less

  • Admissions Counselor/ Event Coordinator/ Ambassador and Campus Visit Advisor

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Intern for the Office of New Students and Retention

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
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  University of Central Missouri

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2019

  Career Advisor

  •Instructed and coordinated the Career Readiness course every fall and spring semester•Communicated to students through 20-30 presentations yearly and individual meetings over resume, cover letter, graduate school application materials, and interviewing•Organized National Student Employment Week and student employee supervisor trainings •Supervised five Peer Advisors who assist with the course and oversee the Career Services Walk-In hours for students on campus •Collaborated with faculty in seven different departments across campus about services offered to students and alumni •Developed relationships with various employers on different internship and job opportunities for the UCM student population Show less

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  University of Central Missouri

  Aug 2021 - now

  •Develop and manage a campus-wide comprehensive student employability and career readiness program that prepares students with the identified skills, knowledge, and abilities desired by employers and graduate/professional schools•Expand, manage and teach the Career Readiness Course (UNIV 3000) and Life Design (UNIV 1800)•Collaborate and maintain relationships across campus with the various student support services to enhance the career readiness and employability for students and alumni through university presentations, committees and events •Serve as a liaison between employers and faculty to build partnerships, provide feedback on curriculum, and to share current industry information•Manage the hiring, supervision, training and scheduling of two full-time Career Advisors, two Lead Coaches and 4 coaches and 3 front desk assistants. •Assist with managing the Career Services Center’s budget and Graduate Follow Up Survey data to determine the universities First Destination Success rate•Mentor students through 1:1 appointments, presentations and career events Show less

  • Assistant Director of Career and Life Design

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Aug 2016 - now

  • Interim Manager of Learning Commons

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021