Karolia Macias

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30088 Pechanga Drive, Temecula, CA 92592 E-mail: karolia.macias@ucr.edu Phone (760) 455-7845 Education Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California Master in Science in College Counseling and Student Development University of California, Riverside, California Bachelors of Arts in Sociology Professional Experience Transfer Admissions Counselor Undergraduate Admissions University of California, Riverside May 2014 June 2006

October 2010 to Present

Conduct one-on-one admissions counseling, with diverse populations and build strong and sustainable relationships with Community Colleges throughout Southern California. Responsible for all phases of eligibility evaluation of transfer applicants based on selfreported information, official transcripts and other pertinent documents. Determine eligibility of transfer applicants based on undergraduate admissions guidelines and accepted articulation agreements. Experience working with an online application evaluation tool. Maintain confidentiality at all times based on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Coordinates the annual UC Riverside Puente Leadership Conference, end of the year celebrations, and organized various events throughout the year for Puente Project community college and high school students. UC Riverside student supervisor for Puente Mentors.

Freshman Recruitment Counselor Undergraduate Recruitment University of California, Riverside

October 2006 to October 2010

Represented the University of California, both on- and off-campus to prospective high school students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. Developed and implemented innovative and effective recruitment outreach for Southern California High Schools.

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Attended to various events such as parent nights, college fairs and UC presentations. Network with district schools and community agencies. Represented university at info sessions and academic events. Conducted UC application and personal statement workshops. Coordinated special events for Central Valley students

Relevant Experience Presented on Applying Made Easy: UC Application at UC Counselors Conference 2010, 2011 and 2012. Experience working with student information system. Able to analyze, interpret and evaluate statistical data and policy. Skilled and experience with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. Refer current transfer students to student affairs functional areas for additional services and support. Experience assisting underprepared students with college transitions. Developed a student workers manual. Developed student learning outcomes for annual UCR Puente Leadership Conference. Created and implemented a mix method assessment tool for UCR Puente Leadership Conference. Serve as resident advisor for UCR Puente leadership conference. Assist with Highlander Orientation for Transfer Students.

Professional Development/Affiliations UC Riverside Diversity Certificate Program-UC Riverside Safe Zone LGBT-Q Ally Training-UC Riverside Assembly Bill 540 Conference- CSU, Fullerton NASPA Student Affairs Drive-In Conference- CSU, San Marcos Latino Education & Advocacy Summit- CSU, San Bernardino May, 2013 September, 2012 September, 2012 April, 2012 March, 2012