Nancy Yang

Experience

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  John Jay College (CUNY)

  Aug 2008 - now

  - Coordinate scheduling and implementation of required First Year Seminars to serve 1500+ first year students- Collaborate on the development and implementation of co-curricular programming that supports the various needs of first year students, including a First Year Kick Off with 300+ attendees and a first year research symposium with 800+ first year student presenters- Provide development opportunities and support for faculty in First Year Seminars - Oversee program development and recruitment into summer bridge/pre-college programs- Monitor re-enrollment of 2000+ incoming first year students, track progress towards retention target and respond to outreach needs- Supervise the full-time coordinator of 45+ peer success coaches and a part-time First Year Program Associate Show less -Oversee 45+ peer success coaches to provide success/mindset coaching to nearly 2000 first year and transfer students, and students in special cohorts each year -Serve as the primary point-person for at-risk student referrals from first year and transfer faculty, and peer success coaches -Provide mindset and resilience coaching for students at-risk of failing classes or dropping out to successfully recover from college setbacks-Partner with offices across departments and divisions to provide support for students-Create communication messages and oversee large-scale communication campaigns to support student success and retention -Supervise and provide professional development for one full-time program associate, one part-time administrative assistant, and 40 student workers Show less Coordinator of Peer Mentoring Program-Recruit, train, coach, and supervise 30 peer mentors to conduct year-round outreach and offer transitional support for students in SASP academic programs-Coordinate peer outreach activities for intake/enrollment, recruitment into immersion and academic programs, and to increased student participation in SASP and College initiatives -Developed call process that includes script preparation, call tracking, and outcome reportingStudent Success Coach-Develop and conduct workshops for first year students related to strategies for success-Conduct one-on-one success coaching sessions tailored to individual student needs-Manage office's social media presence (www.facebook.com/jjaysasp, twitter.com/jjaysasp) and serve on College's Social Media Coordinating Committee Show less

  • Associate Director of First Year Programs

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Adjunct, Counseling and Human Services 310 & 311

    Aug 2016 - now

  • Associate Director for Student Success Initiatives

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Coordinator of Peer Mentoring Program & Student Success Coach

    May 2010 - Aug 2019

  • College Now Instructor

    Feb 2014 - May 2016

  • Coordinator of Peer Counseling Program

    Apr 2010 - May 2010

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2008 - May 2010
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  City University of New York

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Program Coordinator for CUNY Caminos Peer Mentoring Program

  -Establish and develop first peer mentoring program (college student mentors) for recently immigrated Latin American youth (10th graders) at Pan American International High School-Train three peer mentors and one lead peer mentor to provide college readiness and academic success programming-Collaborate with Internationals Network, Make the Road NY, and CUNY to provide resources and support for high school students