Ashley C.

Withers
2255 5th Avenue New York, NY 10037 acw390@nyu.edu 650-515-5218 EDUCATION New York University M.A, Higher Education and Student Affairs North Carolina A&T State University B.S., Journalism and Mass Communications, Summa Cum Laude University of Granada Study Abroad Fall 2007 EXPERIENCE New York University Silver School of Social Work Recruitment Coordinator/Graduate Assistant New York, NY Expected May 2013 Greensboro, NC May 2009 Granada, Spain

New York, NY June 2011-Present

Coordinate and expand the Social Work Champions Program, an ambassador program for prospective and current students Advise prospective students during walk-in hours about admission requirements, financial aid, graduate housing and field placements Organize recruitment events, information events both internal and external to the school Plan and prepare events and serve as liaison for recruiters, peer colleges and external event organizers and supervisors Travel and attend graduate school fairs and panel presentations across the country Collaborate and communicate with other Social Work departments to better develop outreach strategies Assist with marketing strategies for increasing diversity in terms of ethnicity, demographics and gender Plan and implement Yield Events for newly accepted students Create and assess surveys for admitted students and students who opt to cancel admission and analyze their application process experience Provide admission presentations to visitors during walk-in hours Complete reports related to recruitment, special programs and professional development Brooklyn, NY February 2012-Present

Kingsborough Community College Office of Freshman Services Academic Advisor

Advise incoming freshman regarding major requirements, course registration, and withdrawals Cultivate and maintain relationships with faculty Provide assistance and direct students to the resources available on campus, such as tutoring and mentoring programs Pre-enroll incoming freshman in the fall and spring Provide assistance and support to facultys concern regarding students academic progress Verify students files contain required information and comply with University policies Collaborate with English department to initiate contact with first year students Oakland, CA February 2010-January 2011

Young Scholars Program Program Manager SKILLS Proficient in PeopleSoft Microsoft Office Hobsons Apply Yourself Survey Monkey Qualtrics Survey

Assisted in organizing and conducting orientation for 40 parents and students Assisted in the planning and conducting of interviews of parents and students Attended parent meetings once a month; fundraising events and chaperone activities as needed Established relationships with college admission counselors and California representatives Planned and prepared campus tours Updated students files weekly: SAT/ACT score, semester grades, and other assignments Prepared lessons and modules for mentoring program for HS girls

Familiar with Spanish

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