Professional Experience
Higher education administration, student services, and program support
My professional background spans student services, program operations, communications, and student support across multiple higher education institutions.
University employment
Detailed roles and responsibilities
International Graduate Student Peer Advisor
- Developed and executed 8-12 community-building events annually for international graduate students.
- Fundraised for future events, including securing enough funding for 40 tickets to the Santa Barbara Zoo.
- Met with international students via one-on-one on Zoom and in person to provide mentorship and share resources.
Graduate Intern
- Redesigned program marketing materials focused on outreach to first-generation, lower-income students.
- Orchestrated the student leader recruitment process, from advertising to training and mentorship.
- Supervised a team of 5 student leaders, and managed the alumni database and communication.
Virtual Course Moderator
- Hosted virtual classroom meetings through Zoom and provided technical support to faculty and students.
- Assessed classroom logistics data through analytics reports and monitored classroom participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to establish best practices for the hybrid learning environment.
Graduate Assistant / Career Advisor
- Advised graduate students in one-on-one meetings regarding the job search and career exploration process.
- Authored department newsletters distributed to 100+ graduate students every two weeks using Handshake.
- Analyzed career appointment data to quantify quarterly outreach efforts and measure program effectiveness.
- Developed and presented Zoom workshops on career development and financial literacy.
Coordinator for Conduct and Community Standards (full-time)
- Maintained Advocate and Maxient conduct database systems for 20+ staff members daily.
- Ensured document compliance with CLERY, FERPA, and other regulations.
- Authored and edited conduct procedure manuals and policies to streamline staff training.
- Assessed conduct cases and evaluated evidence to absolve cases or assign sanctions.
Student Services Specialist / Admissions Officer (full-time)
- Presented immigration, campus-life, and orientation information to incoming international students.
- Advised applicants, parents, and agencies regarding immigration policies as the Designated School Official.
- Recruited and supervised 7-8 international student employees each quarter.
- Evaluated admission documents to determine program eligibility.
Community service
Public-facing roles and service commitments
Korean Translator for Immigration Resource Documents
- Translate legal and informational documents into Korean to improve access to immigration resources for UC students and families.
- Ensure translations reflect formal legal language, cultural accuracy, and alignment with official formatting for publication.
Conversation Teacher
- Facilitated weekly English conversation sessions that fostered cultural exchange and community.
- Adapted activities to different proficiency levels to ensure inclusive participation.
- Nominated for UC Santa Barbara Leadership and Activities Award (SEAL), 2023.
Vice President of Communication and Social Media
- Managed communications across email, social media, and department channels.
- Coordinated social programs, town halls, and symposium recruitment efforts, including keynote outreach.