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Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

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  • About me

    Director of Career Services | Ole Miss Business School

  • Education

    • University of Mississippi

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      Professional Master of Business Administration - PMBA Business Administration and Management, General Summa Cum Laude

      Top 75 Campus MBA Program according to Bloomberg Businessweek; Ranked #9 Online MBA Program

    • The University of Southern Mississippi

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Education Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity-Theta Delta Chapter, The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association, Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

    • University of Mississippi

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      Master of Arts (M.A.) Higher Education Administration/Student Personnel Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Student Personnel Association - Professional Development Coordinator, The University of Mississippi Alumni Association The Master of Arts in Higher Education/Student Personnel is a 42-hour program examining the various aspects of higher education administration. The program fosters a strong theoretical understanding of the underpinnings of college and university functions, including the functions around student life.

  • Experience

    • University of Mississippi

      Jan 2012 - May 2016

      Taught freshmen class to ensure they made a positive transition from high school to college, developed a better understanding of the learning process, enhanced their academic skills, acquired essential life skills to ensure their success, and began their exploration of the career and major that are best for them. During the semester, our students were introduced to the mission, values, and constituencies of the University of Mississippi and the ethical and social concerns that they may face as a member of this community. Show less Called and recruited donors on behalf of the $200 million Capital Gift Agreement Campaign (Forward Together). This campaign was the largest and most ambitious fundraising initiative in Ole Miss Athletics history.Athletic projects completed due to Forward Together Campaign include: Pavilion at Ole Miss, Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Gillom Athletics Performance Center, Ole Miss Track and Field Complex, football practice fields, Ole Miss Golf Course, William F. Galtney Indoor Tennis Center and the Baseball Performance Center. Show less

      • Instructor

        Aug 2013 - May 2016

      • Career Planning Specialist

        May 2013 - May 2016

      • Graduate Assistant for Job Location and Development

        Aug 2011 - May 2013

      • First Year Experience Instructor - Center for Success and First Year Experience

        Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Development Intern

        Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

    • University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration

      May 2016 - now

      Develops and delivers services to support experiential learning, including but not limited to strategic planning in career education, programming, and coaching to Ole Miss business students in optimizing their career opportunities and progression.

      • Director of Career Services

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Instructor of Business Communication

        Aug 2015 - now

      • Associate Director of Experiential Education and Partnerships

        Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

      • Assistant Director of Experiential Education

        Apr 2019 - Jul 2023

      • Coordinator of Career Preparation and Internships

        May 2016 - Apr 2019

    • University of Mississippi - Internship Coordinators Network

      Aug 2019 - now
      Steering Committee - Chair

      The mission of the Internship Coordinators Network (ICN) is to advance internship implementation through campus and community partnerships at the University of Mississippi (UM). ICN is inclusive of diverse university stakeholders (faculty, staff, administrators, and employers) and works to examine scholarship and best practices to improve and expand internships as a high-impact student engagement at UM.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Career Development Facilitator

      National Career Development Association

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF
      1848 Student Services Award The University of Mississippi Division of Student Affairs May 2015
    • Awarded to Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF
      Phi Kappa Phi The University of Mississippi Apr 2013 Interdisciplinary Honor Society: Top 10% of students across all academic disciplines
    • Awarded to Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF
      Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society of Education The University of Southern Mississippi Apr 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advisor

      Issued by Golden Key International Honour Society on May 2014
      Golden Key International Honour SocietyAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • International Council of Advisors

      Issued by Golden Key International Honour Society on Apr 2022
      Golden Key International Honour SocietyAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Staff Council Member

      Issued by University of Mississippi on Aug 2023
      University of MississippiAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Advisor

      Issued by UM Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO) on Aug 2024
      UM Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO)Associated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Faculty Advisor

      Issued by Sigma Chi Fraternity on Aug 2021
      Sigma Chi FraternityAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy - Mentor

      Issued by University of Mississippi on Aug 2018
      University of MississippiAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Chair, Experiential Education Knowledge Group

      Issued by Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SOACE) on Dec 2018
      Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SOACE)Associated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • President

      Issued by Mississippi Association of Colleges and Employers (MACE) on Jul 2016
      Mississippi Association of Colleges and Employers (MACE)Associated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Advisory Board

      Issued by Kesem on Jan 2021
      KesemAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF

    • Member

      Issued by Toastmasters International on May 2023
      Toastmasters InternationalAssociated with Wesley Dickens, MA, MBA, CDF