CATRICIA SHAW
Summary
Dedicated higher education professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. With the ability to initiate communication and establish effective working relations with people from diverse cultural, educational, and financial backgrounds. Excellent knowledge of policy and program development. Proficient in a number of computer applications used for research, database management, communication, and report generation. Knowledge of federal and state EEO/AA compliance regulations
A polished, solution-focused professional who has a passion for promoting diversity; plus, leadership skills that provide the spirit to hit the ground running….bringing to the table values such as Accountability, Candor, Flexibility, Problem Solving and a Positive Attitude. Thus, a superb candidate to contribute to the enhancing and expanding of any organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Kean University, Office of Affirmative Action Programs
06.2014 - Current
- Receives and investigates inquiries and formal complaints of unlawful discrimination with respect to state and federal guidelines
- Identifies, resolves and prevents equal employment related issues
- Consults and advises management on the application of regulations and statues and revision of policies, forms and documents for compliance
- Provides guidance to management in practices relating to hiring process
- Facilitates training for full-time and part-time employees on EEO/AA, State Policy, Title IX and employment search practices
- Monitors and tracks completion of staff training needs in affirmative action
- Review employment advertisements and candidate search pool to ensure EEO/AA guidelines are followed maintaining equity in the workplace
- Performs duties as Deputy Title IX Coordinator in absence of full-time Coordinator
- Maintain compliance with state of New Jersey record keeping requirements
- Prepares reports related to affirmative action related violations and applicant demographics
- Collaborate with University and community stakeholders in the implementation of policies and practices supporting EEO/AA.
- Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on University operations.
Reservist
United States Army Reserves
03.1997 - Current
- Military Occupation Specialty: Allied Trades Technician
- Serves as assistant Executive Officer to a support maintenance company
- Supervises platoon size elements of 20 to 75 Soldiers ensuring all maintained physical and medical readiness.
- Provides technical guidance in the accomplishment of allied trades, armament and recovery duties
- Responsible for equipment in the excess of over $750,000.
- Serves as a D-SAACP Certified Advocate Level I for Army SHARP program
- Mobilized in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and European Assure, Deter and Reinforce.
Coordinator of Community Standards
Kean University, Office of Residential Student Services
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Responsible for overall administration of residential community standards process and incident investigations under federally mandated compliance regulations
- Serves as primary hearing officer for high level policy violations within residential population of approximately 2000 students
- Serves as University hearing officer for violations resulting in suspension or expulsion
- Trains professional staff on procedures and use of conduct database system
- Creates and modifies residential conduct related policies
- Trains and supervises student staff members and contracted security company officers, consisting of approximately 140 students and 19 security guards, who are responsible for security and office operations in the residence halls
- Assists with policy review, revision, and implementation of student and staff handbooks
- Coordinates with the Office of Computer and Information Services to maintain support for Community Standards technology based systems
- Maintains visitor management software for residential guests
- Supervises operations related to residential package delivery
- Serves on weekly Central Staff on-call duty rotation for residential population
- Coordinates with University Police and Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct
- Coordinates Community Standards related programs for residential students.
Student Media Managing Editor/ Student Services Administrator
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Managed day to day operations for university student news publication distributed weekly
- Supervised 15 student writers and graphic designers per semester
- Reviewed, proofread, and edited articles and a variety of documents
- Monitored and maintained online media publication
- Implemented and maintained editorial policies and standards
- Hired, trained, assigned, and supervised graduate assistants and student staff
- Developed and coordinated Commuter Support Program
- Coordinated with vendors for production of literature and media
- Created and managed yearly production and programming budget
- Created presentations for Student Affairs Division
- Created literature and public relation material for various campus departments
- Served as advisor student groups regarding University policies and procedures.
Acting Assistant Director/ Greek Affairs Advisor
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Advised the Greek umbrella govern councils and executive officers
- Developed and delivered leadership and educational programs
- Created yearly programming budget
- Served as consultant and resource for men and women’s fraternity and sorority officers, advisors, alumni volunteers and headquarters’ staff
- Coordinated between Greek Life and various University department for programs and community serve activities
- Created presentations for Student Affairs Division on various areas of student development
- Served as advisor student groups regarding University policies and procedures.
Coordinator of Student Programming
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Planned and coordinated events involving the entire campus community
- Supervised student special event staff while monitoring student parties
- Coordinated university wide calendar to promote cooperative programming
- Coordinated summer activity programs
- Monitored Student Leadership Library during evening hours
- Coordinated yearly programming budget of $20,000
- Assisted Assistant Director of Greek Affairs in events and activities for Greek Letter Organizations
- Developed and recommended policies pertaining to student programming events
- Advised student groups regarding all aspects of program planning.
Acting Assistant Director/ Greek Affairs Advisor
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
08.2001 - 01.2002
- Advised the Greek umbrella govern councils and executive officers
- Developed and delivered leadership and educational programs
- Served as consultant and resource for men and women’s fraternity and sorority officers, advisors, alumni volunteers and headquarters’ staff
- Implemented policies and procedures governing Greek Life
- Coordinated and hosted statewide Greek Leadership Conference.
Education
Masters of Nonprofit Management -
Regis University
Denver, COBachelors of Arts, Psychology -
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Project Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Data Collection
- Program Development
- Database Management
- Budget Management
- Crisis Management
- Resources Allocation
- Analytical Thinking
- Performance Evaluations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Associate Director
Kean University, Office of Affirmative Action Programs
06.2014 - Current
Coordinator of Community Standards
Kean University, Office of Residential Student Services
08.2009 - 06.2014
Student Media Managing Editor/ Student Services Administrator
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
09.2006 - 08.2009
Acting Assistant Director/ Greek Affairs Advisor
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
08.2005 - 09.2006
Coordinator of Student Programming
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
01.2002 - 08.2005
Acting Assistant Director/ Greek Affairs Advisor
Kean University, Student Life and Leadership Development
08.2001 - 01.2002
Reservist
United States Army Reserves
03.1997 - Current
Masters of Nonprofit Management -
Regis University
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology -
Kean University
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