Yolanda V. Jackson, MPA

Yolanda v. jackson, mpa

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director @ Rutgers | Higher Education, Innovation, Strategic Partnerships

  • Education

    • Rutgers, the state university of new jersey-newark

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelors of arts public administration

      Founder, Rutgers-Newark Public Service Student OrganizationExecutive Vice President, National Society Collegiate Scholars (Newark Campus)Chancellor’s 2010 Civic Engagement Award Recipient, Student Community Service

    • Seton hall university

      2019 -
      Doctor of education - edd educational leadership and administration, general
    • University of michigan

      -
      Certificate leading for diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education
    • Rutgers, the state university of new jersey-newark

      2014 - 2016
      Master of public administration (mpa) non-profit/public/organizational management

      Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society

  • Experience

    • Rutgers university school of public affairs and administration

      Jan 2009 - May 2009
      Research assistant

      Research youth development non-profit organizations in Newark, Baltimore, and Philadelphia; established a database with categorized organizations by mission; researched internship opportunities for undergraduate students.

    • Rutgers university office of university and community partnerships

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      Career coach

      Evaluate summer internship experiences for high school students. Conduct assessments that measure career interest and job readiness.

    • Office of assembly speaker sheila y. oliver

      Jan 2010 - May 2010
      Undergraduate intern

      Manage office documentation; assisted citizens with complaints; manage a database with assembly and senate bills; manage calendar for assembly speakers’ council meetings, assist in managing email account were constituents articulated their opposition or support of state and local legislation.

    • Rutgers university office of university and community partnerships

      May 2010 - Aug 2011

      Effectively use social networks to recruit students and professional staff to volunteer with non-profit organizations; provide insight on the missions of non-profits and correlate with volunteers personal interest; make connection for internship opportunities for undergraduate students; manage partnership with community based organization and professional department; responsible for maintaining a consistent relationship for continuous future endeavors. Recruit and register eligible high school students for employment and enrichment programs, use interest assessments and performance evaluations to determine suitable job placements for students; serve as a liaison between program director and students. Facilitate campus conferences and special events with high profile guests. Manage campus education lectures and student panels.

      • Volunteer Coordinator

        Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
      • Assistant Program Coordinator

        May 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Brick city serves

      Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
      Undergraduate intern

      Build relationships with local business, non-profit, and government organizations to coordinate student and faculty community service initiatives. Help provide services to citizens through civic engagement and student participation.

    • Essex county college

      Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

      Conduct academic advisement for students in pursuit of undergraduate degrees. Recruit high school and non-traditional students to attend college. Build community partnerships with the college that establish effective professional relationships. Collaborate with administrative departments to ensure student success. Conduct academic advisement for students in pursuit of undergraduate degrees. Recruit high school and non-traditional students to attend college. Build community partnerships with the college that establish effective professional relationships. Collaborate with administrative departments to ensure student success.

      • Admissions Officer

        Aug 2012 - Oct 2014
      • Academic Advisor

        Aug 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Rutgers university

      May 2015 - Aug 2016
      Interim residence hall director/graduate assistant

      As Interim Residence Hall Director, I managed the overall daily operations of student residence halls including budgeting, programming, and maintenance. I supervised and trained resident assistants and other student worker staff. I counseled students through resolving academic or familial issues in addition to holding regular conduct hearings. In addition, I coordinated educational and engaging programs for the residents. • I contributed in a campus crisis management team

    • Rutgers school of public affairs and administration

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

      As the Assistant Dean, I provided strategic leadership over the department, hired and trained staff, as well as established operational policies and procedures. I developed appreciative advising models to better service veterans, international, first generation, and probationary status students. I coordinated department recruiting efforts, dissemination of publications, and assessment measures of student learning outcomes. My notable highlights include:• I managed the successful execution of a dual degree program in Changchun, China• I increased program enrollment by 75% throughout two academic years.• I served as Commencement Coordinator as well as Academic Integrity Facilitator over academic dismissals, violations, and plagiarism cases. Show less In this role, I established administrative policies and rules for academic conduct, fostered faculty collaborations to ensure student success, and provided advising sessions for undergrad and graduate students. Furthermore, I reviewed student transcripts to ensure students met graduation requirements for undergraduate and dual credit programs. In accomplishments I achieved:• I developed a training manual for new academic advisors.• I devised an academic rebound program for students on academic probation. Show less

      • Assistant Dean

        May 2018 - Aug 2019
      • Academic Advisor

        Aug 2016 - May 2018
    • Seton hall university

      Sept 2019 - May 2023

      Doctoral Student in Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy In this role, I implement and assess program curriculum for leadership development for students interested in careers within K-12 education. Additionally, I teach the leadership courses and advise students in both individual and group sessions. Related to that, I interview potential applicants to the program and make decisions on acceptance. I secure appropriate sources of program funding.

      • Doctoral Candidate

        Aug 2019 - May 2023
      • Associate Director-College of Education and Human Services

        Sept 2019 - May 2022
    • Rutgers university - newark

      May 2022 - now
      • Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Senior Advisor for Special Initiatives

        May 2022 - Oct 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate director: college of education & human services

      Buccino leadership institute at seton hall university
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Eqi 2.0/eq 360 certification

      Oka (otto kroeger associates)
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate