Brittney A. Roden

Experience

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  Malone University

  Aug 2005 - May 2007

  Student Assistant-Career Development Center

  managed job listings on university website.Prepared and facilitated departmental events.Assisted with Exit Interviews during graduation.Organized presentation portfolios for Directors.Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality and integrity.Performed clerical tasks including phone management.

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  Malone University

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Resident Assistant
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  Ashtabula County Board Of Ed

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Substitute Teacher
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  Pymatuning Valley Local Schools

  Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Secondary Spanish Teacher
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  Bethel College-North Newton

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Resident Director & Student Activities Coordinator

  Organized and led Resident Assistant Training Retreats and weekly staff meetings.Provided weekly counseling and evaluations for Resident Assistants.Developed and coordinated weekly student events.Served on the Direct Threat Assessment Committee.Participated in on-call, crisis management rotation.Ensured residence hall safety and managed roommate counseling and room changes.Collaborated with the housing director and maintained residence hall floor plans.Met bi-weekly with the Vice President for Student Life to set goals.Assisted with RA recruitment and professional development, and mentored residents.Worked closely with the Maintenance Department and represented the college at various events.Student Activities Coordinator:Planned and executed campus and community activities, designed workshops, and managed the activity budget.Directed student advisers, promoted events via social media and campus channels. Show less

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  Davenport University

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

  Residence Life Coordinator

  Collaborated daily with the Center for Campus Life (Student Life, Housing, Volunteer Center, SAC, Conduct, Access & Disability Services).Worked with various campus departments and partners to enhance student services.Held weekly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Housing to discuss and improve campus living and student activities.Supervised paraprofessional staff, including Resident Assistants, Desk Workers, and Office Assistants.Served as a conduct officer for judicial hearings assigned through Maxient.Led Resident Assistant Recruitment for the 2014-2015 academic year.Planned, led, and facilitated all aspects of RA Training.Created the Resident Assistant Manual.Participated in on-call crisis management rotations.Assessed and addressed the needs of professional and paraprofessional staff.Promoted a vibrant community in residence halls by equipping RAs to plan, execute, and evaluate social and learning programs.Engaged with students daily and made referrals to additional services as needed.Assisted in hiring and supervising Conference Assistants during summer camps.Advised the Hall Advisory Team (HAT), guiding student leaders and evaluating events for residential students.Coordinated with facilities and cleaning services for effective building management. Show less

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  Saint Louis University

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  Learning Community Coordinator

  Supervised 20 Peer Mentors and a Graduate Student.Developed faculty connections and engaged in meaningful discussions to achieve learning community outcomes.Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to create integrated experiences for learning communities.Supported linked academic courses and coordinated with the Student Success Center for study groups and academic support.Led marketing and recruitment efforts for the program.Organized the annual Learning Community Day of Service with the Center for Service and Community Engagement.Assessed the program through student feedback, retention data, and faculty recommendations.Managed a $100,000 budget for the Learning Community program.Participated in the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Student Staff Recruitment Team, and Student Staff Training. Show less

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  Dartmouth College

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  Managed day-to-day operations of a 1,000-student residential community, including programs, events, staff, facilities, and student issues.Set programming goals and guided student staff in executing and evaluating community initiatives.Co-led House Residential Community with faculty to implement living learning programs and foster community identity.Developed a cohesive community identity by collaborating with stakeholders on traditions and symbols.Coordinated with house professors, graduate students, and other key stakeholders to support residential programs.Partnered with academic centers to enhance academic engagement within residential communities.Served as a hearing officer and handled crises and emergencies.Supervised 20 undergraduate leaders, 4 graduate students, and 1 professional staff member.Participated in various Student Affairs committees, including staff training, diversity and inclusion, and professional staff onboarding. Show less Oversaw and developed comprehensive living-learning programs in collaboration with House Professors, Assistant Directors, and campus stakeholders to engage students in college life.Supervised and trained live-in staff, managed department-wide programming and policies, and ensured consistency across residential communities.Handled hiring, training, and role definition for live-in advisors and Resident Fellows.Managed budgets for living-learning and academic programs, ensuring alignment with program goals.Evaluated and oversaw the First Year Residential Experience, inclusivity and diversity plans.Addressed crises and community issues to maintain high-quality residence hall environments. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Residential Education

    Jul 2019 - Apr 2024

  • Interim Associate Director of Residential Education

    Aug 2022 - May 2023
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  University of Michigan

  Apr 2024 - now

  Associate Director for Academic Connections

  Oversee aspects of the Michigan Learning Communities, Theme Communities, Graduate Communities, Lawyers Club, Student Staff Selection & Training, and Student Leadership.Serve in on-call rotation providing crisis interventions when necessary.Supervise 4 Full-time staff & indirectly supervise 7 Full-time staff