Alexis

Rhyner
9123 E Morrill Way Tucson, AZ 85749
951-764-2840 * AlexisRhyner@email.arizona.edu

Ability to adapt to individual Student needs Proven project management skills

Engaged and Experiential learning focus Committed to an environment of life-long learning
In-depth knowledge of the Higher Education system Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations

EDUCATION
M.A., English January 2013
National University
Concentrations: Childrens Literature, American Literature, and Feminist Theory

B.A., English December 2009

San Diego State University

VOLUNTEER WORK & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT. Assisted students with selection and application process. Examples of institutions
include Azusa Pacific University, and George Fox University. Assisted with scholarship awards totaling over $30,000.

COPY EDITING CONSUTLANT. Freelance editor for a variety of publications. Consulting work also includes tutoring in
the areas of writing and formatting for MLA, APA, and Chicago formats for higher education and ESL students.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Developed and opened the Office of Student Engagement at the University of Arizona.
Development was focused on creating a space that allowed for engaging all learning styles.

PUBLISHED WORKS. Non-fiction short story: 5 Minutes. Essay: Morality in Literature: John Steinbeck and Morality,
Steinbeck Quarterly Journal. Literary journal Editor: Four Square, San Diego State University.

WORK HISTORY
Senior Coordinator, Student Engagement The Office of Student Engagement, The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
July 2015 to Present

Key contributor in development of a Freshman Scholars program with curriculum geared toward academic growth
and development, experiential learning, and future planning.
Developed campus wide student outreach for the Office of Student Engagement, including but not limited to:
marketing materials, event planning, presentations, mentor programs, and online program development.
Responsible for maintaining the development of a robust co-curricular program catalog on campus.
Responsible for developing partnerships across campus for the engagement initiative and co-curricular program.

Academic Advisor College of Engineering, The University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
November 2012 to July 2015

Educated and advised students in the area of academic and career preparedness. Primary responsibility: setting
goals and objectives, meeting requirements for their major, developing study habits, exploring experiential
learning, and assisting in finding career and internship opportunities.
Department Liaison for policy, system, and procedure changes and updates as related to student success.
Maintains and manages ABET, APR, and other assessment data for department.
Course scheduling and catalog updates for department undergraduate classes for both main campus and extension
campuses. Strategic planning for future course planning.
Development of engagement activities in conjunction with department, college, and outside organizations
including industry professionals and student organizations.
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding petitions and amendments for student's program of study,
probationary students, and academic progress, and evaluation of transfer transcripts for equivalencies.
Completes the Scholarship review and awarding process for departmental Undergraduate and Graduate awards.

 Academic Advisor/Program Specialist Extended Learning, National University
San Diego, California
November 2011 to October 2012

Student Services liaison for all programs from recruitment through graduation, including: admissions process,
scheduling, student accounts, financial aid, Veterans affairs, University policy, student outreach, retention, etc.
Program & Curriculum development, focusing mainly on Adult and remedial learners.
Responsible for outreach and recruiting for National University Polytechnic Institute (NUPI), including Military
Bases, education fairs, and college campuses.
Direct interface with registrar in relation students regarding matters of student records, transferring classes and
developing transcripts, and admissions processes.
Managed instructors: developing curriculum, preparing exams, scheduling & staffing classes, etc.
Career Services: Assisted in job placement for graduates including internships, references, resume preparation, etc.
Assisted in hiring for instructors and staff in relations to NUPI and extended learning.
Assisted with the course catalog development for 2012-2013 in relation to Extended Learning and NUPI.

Graduate Systems Coordinator Graduate Admissions, Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
2011

Oversaw the Graduate Admissions team and support.

Produced progress reports and proposals; including, but not limited too: researching, compiling, and analyzing
admissions data
Developed, maintained, and oversaw graduate tracking and communication systems; including application
programs, recruitment, data reporting, and applicant information.

Department Support Reeves School of Business, Methodist University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
2008 to 2010

Teaching Assistant for Reeves School of Business Undergraduate programs.
Coordinated and planned campus and student activities related to the Reeves School of Business, i.e.: Speaker
Series, Delta Mu Delta programs, Business School Faculty Meetings, MBA open House, etc.
Student Service Responsibilities including general academic advising, processing of paperwork and petitions,
registration and enrollment process, and student files.
Participated in duties related to administration of a School, i.e.: Planning of academic year, exam preparation,
Annual accreditation reports, graduate program assistance, marketing multiple programs, etc.
Assisted in recruiting for Business School, both graduate and undergraduate, for all majors and concentrations.
Budget responsibility for Reeves School of Business.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
Recipient of NACADA Region 10 Annual Conference Scholarship in 2013
Presenter for NACADA Region 10 Annual Conference 2014. Presentation entitled: Advising Non-Competitive
Students in a Competitive Major

National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society

University Professional Advising Council at The University of Arizona

Finalist for the Emerging Academic Advisor award, 2013 - 2014 Academic Year

Board for the Brown Scholarship for The College of Engineering, 2014-2015, 2015-2016

SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Well versed in both Macintosh and PC.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Purdue Passport, and various survey programs.