Kendrick Reed, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Coker University

  Jul 2015 - May 2018

  In my role as the Coordinator of Residence Life & the First-Year Experience at Coker College, I oversaw the daily operations of the Office of Residence Life, managed occupancy of 9 residence halls, and led all first-year experience initiatives for the college. I provided administrative oversight, designed curriculum, and developed a first-year experience model to ensure effective new student transition. Additionally, I managed a budget of over $8,000 for student programming and coordinated the campus movie channel. Show less

  • Interim Director of Residence Life

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Coordinator of Residence Life & the First-Year Experience

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Admissions Counselor

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
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  Coker University

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  Director of Student Success Programs & the First-Year Experience

  In my role as Director of Student Success Programs & the First-Year Experience at Coker University, I provided administrative oversight of various programs, including the First Year Experience program and new student orientation. I collaborated with academic advisors and school Deans to promote student engagement and retention, managed student engagement-and-retention activities, and coordinated workshops on valuable topics for students.

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  Spartanburg Methodist College

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Assistant Dean of Students for Community Wellness/Director of Community Life

  In my role as Assistant Dean of Students for Community Wellness/Director of Community Life at Spartanburg Methodist College, I provided oversight to all functions of the Community Life & Student Conduct offices and staffing. I coordinated with other campus offices to ensure seamless student-focused processes and managed the community life functions for approximately 650 undergraduate residential students. Additionally, I collaborated with the Dean of Students to evaluate and redevelop policies and procedures to align with best practices. Show less

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  University of South Carolina

  Dec 2022 - Apr 2024

  In my role as Associate Director of Professional Education & Corporate Training Programs at the University of South Carolina, I provided oversight to a staff of 4 and numerous educational programs, including non-credit certificate programs, personal interest courses, pre-university programs, and customized corporate training solutions. I collaborated with key university and external stakeholders to qualify and design customized training opportunities for both corporate and non-profit organizations, managing a budget in excess of 1.3 million dollars to ensure program success and a profit for the university/office of the Provost. Show less

  • Associate Director of Professional Education & Corporate Training Programs

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Interim Director, Continuing Education and Conferences

    Dec 2022 - Mar 2023
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  Tiffin University

  Jan 2023 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  An adjunct instructor at Tiffin University. Approved to teach the following courses within the university's M.Ed. in Higher Education Program: Issues in Student Affairs, Higher Education Athletic & Sport Administration, Crisis Prevention and Intervention in Education, Student Enrollment & Retention, and Diversity in Education.

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  University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business

  Apr 2024 - now

  Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

  As the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at the Darla Moore School of Business, I specialize in cultivating robust partnerships between the business school and corporations. My work focuses on identifying avenues for corporate engagement, with a focus on securing philanthropic support for the university and the business school. My objective is to create mutually beneficial opportunities that enrich both our corporate partners and the university/business school, ensuring that our relationships are impactful and rewarding for all involved. Show less