Lorraine Wright, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Miami Dade College

  Mar 2013 - now

  -Manage the enrollment of over 15,000 students at North Campus, including Dual Enrollment, Direct Entry, Traditional (25 and under), Non-Traditional (25 and over), Transfer, and Transient Students-Coordinate and execute over 100 recruitment events per academic year, including but limited to new student orientation, open house, campus tours, campus visits, and partner initiatives and projects. -Analyze data-driven strategies and compile performance reports for application yield, Dual Enrollment registration, and Campus Visit activities-Organize logistics and execution of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, private and charter schools, community partners, and internal stakeholder events for 200-500 participants monthly.-Create innovative forms of enrollment and recruitment strategies. -Implement events and activities on and off campus that include community events, recruitment activities, and other campus initiatives.-Ensure that college policies, regulations, and guidelines of the New Student Center are followed.-Ensure compliance with university and department policies and procedures.-Manage various computer-based systems for activity tracking and assessment, such as Powerbi. Peoplesoft, and Salesforce.-Create and Implements the onboarding material for Pre-College Advisors and Shark Ambassador Volunteer Program. Show less -Managed a budget of $500,000 in student and institutional fees-Supervised 15 part-time staff, 2 full-time staff, 4 student assistants and volunteers in the Student Life Department -Coordinated events and initiatives related to leadership, civic engagement and volunteer service. -Reviewed and approved all service agreements, contracts and policies related to co-curricular events and community partnerships consisting of student involvement-Established partnerships with community agencies that will provide resources to the student body and campus community -Provided leadership for student organizations on issues; such as, establishing new groups, developing programs, travel, and organizational problem solving-Guided and mentored the student government organization, student clubs, and their academic advisors-Coordinated and instructed Student Government Association trainings, student organization workshops and event workshops-Created and updated Student Life policies, procedures, and programs, including campus handbooks, newsletters, and manuals-Managed and Implemented Student Life strategic goals and strategies which enhances student development within the context of higher education-Implemented events and activities on and off campus that includes community events, recruitment activities, and other campus initiatives-Management of the student/employee photo ID and smart card programs-Ensure compliance with university and department policies and procedures-Collaborate with other campus programs including recruitment, advisement, and career services-Ensure all co-curricular activities and initiatives correlate with the colleges 10 Learning Outcomes-Manage contacts of vendors used for campus activities-Serve as committee member for program research, development and assessment for co-curricular activities. Show less -Coordinate the retention of program participants to ensure completion of grant outcomes-Facilitate interactions with students that fulfill the outcomes of the grant-Oversee operations of three campuses for the Changemaker Corp Leadership Program -Produce reports and provide feedback on the productivity of the grant-Conduct onsite and outreach initiatives in efforts to ensure the sustainability of the grant -Oversee partnerships with community agencies with regards to the involvement of Single Stop -Serve as a community advisor on behalf of Miami Dade College for the following community boards; Miami Dade County Education and Employment Committee, iCount Homeless Youth Committee and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Sub-Committee-Develop partnerships with community agencies that will aid in the success of the Single Stop Department-Oversee and monitor the scheduling of client appointments for the Single Stop, Kendall Campus -Assist with the development of contracts for partnering agencies -Assist with the development and assessment of the grant productivity-Research opportunities for community outreach, conduct recruitment sessions, attend volunteer fairs, and other community recruitment events-Track program participation, conduct pre-, mid-, and post-program evaluations-Support all aspects of program implementation and improvement-Implement various recruitment and retention initiatives and strategies-Assist with the development and refinement of program strategic goals, growth targets and assessment initiatives, including recommending innovations to program operations to ensure the highest levels of quality and performance-Conduct and supervise intake and assessment for MDC/Single Stop clients and facilitate referrals to partnering providers-Assists in program research, development and assessment, and participates in ongoing trainings and contribute to peer learning systems for the Children’s Trust Grant and Single Stop Show less -Manage over 10 part-time staff, 2 student assistants and volunteers in the Student Life Department -Hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers for the department -Provide leadership for student organizations on issues; such as, establishing new groups, developing programs, travel, and organizational problem solving-Guide and mentor the student government organization, student clubs, and their academic advisors-Coordinate and instruct Student Government Association trainings, student organization workshops, and event workshops-Review materials describing Student Life policies, procedures, and programs, including campus handbooks, newsletters, and manuals-Assist in the management and implementation of events and activities on and off campus that includes community events, recruitment activities, and other campus initiatives-Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements of student organizations-Assist in maintaining budget records for program and auditing purposes-Coordinate the elections process for the Student Government Association for the North Campus and Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center-Assist with the management of the student/employee photo ID and smart card programs-Ensure compliance with university and department policies and procedures-Supervise all financial aspects of the Student Government Association and over 45 other Student Organizations-Assist in the maintaining of various computer-based systems for activity tracking and assessment-Supervise and coordinate the Student Access Via Exchange (S.A.V.E) Textbook FIPSE Grant-Participate in state and/or regional activities that advance campus goals and expectations-Ensure all co-curricular activities and initiatives correlate with the colleges 10 Learning Outcomes-Responsible for contacts of vendors used for campus activities-Assist in program research, development and assessment for co-curricular activities. -Serve on Campus and College committees Show less

  • School of Justice Adjunct Faculty

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Student Life Skills Adjunct Faculty

    Dec 2018 - now

  • Director of Student Recruitment

    Dec 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Director of Student Life

    Jul 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Educate Tomorrow Coordinator

    May 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Student Life Specialist

    Mar 2013 - May 2016
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  Barry University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions