Kim Dolan

Experience

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2003

  Management Trainee

  Started as a Management Trainee in Bowling Green, KY before transferring with the company to the Houston group in August 2002.

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  The Art Institute of Houston

  May 2003 - Jul 2004

  Financial Aid Officer

  Negotiated over 1200 financial plans with students coming into the school, including loan terms and tuition payment plans, to facilitate the successful achievement of quarterly class start goals.Promoted to Director of Student Financial Services at San Diego campus due to demonstrated leadership within the department, ability to collaborate with other departments in the school, expertise in relating to students and families and proven knowledge of financial aid processes and procedures.

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  The Art Institute of California-San Diego

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Director of Student Financial Services

  Managed staff of 12 in performing financial services functions for a student body of 1500, and a financial aid portfolio of over $20 million. Functional areas included Title IV funding, California Grant Administration, scholarship administration, private education loans, and all aspects of financial planning for students to facilitate the enrollment process through program completion.Moved to contract position as a Financial Aid Specialist within the company when personal demands took my family back to Kentucky. Show less

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  The Art Institutes

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2005

  Financial Aid Specialist

  Traveled to campuses across the country to assist and advise in the execution of financial aid functions.

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  Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

  Nov 2005 - now

  Responsibilities include acting as the legislative liaison between KHEAA/KHESLC and the KY General Assembly as we work toward accomplishing our legislative goals related to state aid programs, student loan administration, the KY Saves 529 program and other agency operations. In addition, I provide oversight for our Communications and Outreach departments. Our Communications department is responsible for our print materials, press releases and newsletters, and website and social media content. Our Outreach department, which includes our regional outreach counselors, College Info Road Show, and Kentucky College Coaches program, is responsible for engaging and educating students and families around the Commonwealth on planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education. Show less Lead staff of 17 in delivering outreach programs and services across the Commonwealth to further the agency’s mission of connecting all Kentuckians with postsecondary education opportunities. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop meaningful college access resources and deliver them effectively and efficiently. Manage department budget to ensure agency resources are being maximized and used responsibly. Foster relationships with external stakeholders and partners to promote agency programs and leverage resources to carry out program objectives. Develop reports and other communications to tell the story of the agency’s work and illustrate the impact of the outreach programs. Represent the agency and outreach department on various committees and workgroups, both on the state and national level. Show less Lead staff of 13 regional outreach counselors across Kentucky, concentrating on team building and employee training and development, in addition to regular personnel management functions.Managed wide range of college access programs for middle school and high school students and adults returning to school. Key player in development and strategic planning for all outreach programs. State coordinator for the Kentucky College Application Campaign, responsible for growing the program from 13 high schools in 2011 to over 180 high schools in 2015. Responsible for representing the agencies with various community groups and organizations to further the reach of outreach programs and agency initiatives, as well as to collaborate and develop partnerships for additional business opportunities. Show less Served the Jefferson County region, providing extensive college access programming to students, families, professionals and other community members. Conducted hundreds of workshops and exhibits each year, educating participants on the importance of continuing education beyond high school, as well as the specifics of planning, preparing and paying for college. Excelled in relationship building with local schools and other organizations to achieve the goals of engaging students and families and enhancing the college going culture of the community. Proven abilities in the field as well as demonstrated leadership within the department led to promotion to Assistant Director of Outreach Services. Show less

  • VP of Government Relations, Communications & Outreach

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Director of Outreach Services

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Assistant Director of Outreach Services

    Mar 2010 - Aug 2017

  • Outreach Counselor

    Nov 2005 - Mar 2010