Resume Examples: Student Support Specialist

Margaret Hudson 100 Broadway Lane New Parkland, CA 91010 Cell: (555) 987-1234 margaret@hudson.com

Summary

Season Student Support Specialist with over 10 years of experience in higher

Education

. Familiar with student development theory, counseling methods, retention and engagement. Specializing in monitoring and support of academically at-risk student populations.

Highlights

– Student development theory – Counseling practices – Retention – Academically at-risk – Academic advising – Activities oversight – Communication skills – Higher

Education

law – Supervisory skills – Computer proficiency

Work Experience

August 2010 to February 2015 New Parkland Community College – New Parkland, CA Student Support Specialist – Assisted approximately 125 new students with transition to college, provided academic advisement, oversaw scheduling, monitored progress and taught course on study skills. – Kept detailed progress report records, reported information to Dean of Student Services and program representatives. – Developed group activities and events approximately five times per year in an attempt to create group cohesiveness and improve retention. – Served on various college-wide committees including the Retention Committee and the Activities Committee. August 2004 – July 2009 New Cityland Community College – New Cityland, CA Student Support Specailist – Provided academic advisement, scheduling and progress monitoring to group of 100 students in program aimed at supporting academically disadvantaged population. – Maintained progress notes for each student encountered, kept Program Director appraised of progress and group performance. – Created activities and oversaw events throughout the year for program participants.

Education

2004 New Parkland University, New Parkland, CA Master of Arts, Student Personnel