Alison Jarrett

Professional Employment Experience

Program Assistant University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Administrative Assistant Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT Convocations and Orientation Asst. Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT 2012-Present 2010-2012 2009-2010

Leadership Experience
Youth Group Leader Orientation Team Leader Orientation Leader Arts & Ent. Newspaper Editor Vespine Editor-in-Chief Student Government Member Cedar City, UT Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT Snow College, Ephraim UT Wasatch High, Heber City, UT Wasatch High, Heber City, UT 2009-2012 2010 2009 2007 2006 2006

Academic Awards
The Outstanding FLHD Student Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Southern Utah University Southern Utah University Snow College 2010 2010 2007

Education
Masters of Education-Educational Leadership & Policy, emphasis is Student Affairs University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 2015 (expected) Bachelor of Science- Family Life and Human Development, emphasis in Family Services Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT 2010

Higher Education Experience

Academic Advising Conduct workshops and presentations for athlete registration, orientation, and group advising to enhance academic preparedness Register students in the appropriate classes according to major/career goals Help students take care of holds that prohibit registration Provide information and guidance on academic-related issues such as graduation requirements, major exploration, course planning and registration, transfer/substitution credits, standard career assessments, educational and placement tests Help students find alternatives to educational problems and offer academic planning and guidance to assist students concerning educational goals Interact with students and parents in a variety of situations such as answering their questions and helping them interpret and understand class and graduation requirements and University Academic Policy Participate in the class registration at new student orientations for freshman, transfers, and parents Attend on campus and off campus recruiting events, provide information about the university as well as different academic departments Knowledge of academic advising theories and practice

Maintain student files including the record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit Coordinate and participate in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientations Set up and register students for classes through continuing education Coordinate scholarships and state funding for students tuition Actively use intrusive advising skills to make sure students are aware of academic changes and make adjustments as needed

Administrative Attend advisor training meetings semimonthly and disseminate information appropriately FERPA Confidentiality training; work ethically with confidential information Attend Utah Advising and Orientation Association Annual Conference (May 2010, May 2011) Attend Women in Education Summit (October 2012) Committee member; University Convocations, NODAC Region Conference, Hiring Committees Organize, coordinate and participate in various events such as Career Fair, Graduate Fair, Advising Workshops, Cohort Meetings Hire, train, and supervise multiple student workers; teach and assist student leaders Manage all incoming program applications; update Apply Yourself web application Update all student academic records in Graduate Tracking; make sure they on track and meet all graduation requirements Maintain all internship registration forms, update in system Compile and prepare reports as needed Provide support to multiple Directors in any way possible as other duties arise Communication Be on the frontlines of an academic advising office, handle all inquiries and either answer or direct to the appropriate person Be the contact person for all department graduate programs; answer all incoming questions, advertise, manage application process Make referrals for students needing additional campus/community assistance Communicate constantly with a variety of departments on campus, written and verbally, on a daily basis to make sure programs are running smoothly and effectively Update social media sites with pertinent college information Write and send letters and emails to students and community members Understand the different needs of diverse student populations, such as non-traditional, minority students, and students with disabilities and help them accordingly