Ajike Player, EdS
Atlanta
Summary
Results-driven education professional with focus on student success and development. Skilled in mentoring, academic planning, and resource coordination to support student achievement. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adapting to meet diverse needs. Known for reliability, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Manager
United Education Institute
04.2021 - Current
- Enhance student engagement by implementing interactive campus activities.
- Provide one-on-one coaching sessions tailored specifically to each learner's needs. Assist with job seeking and building of professionalism skills to maintain employment following program completion.
- Acting as an advocate for students to employers seeking new roles in the workforce.
- Mentor new Student Success Leaders, sharing best practices for supporting students' academic progress.
- Collaborate with faculty members to develop strategies for enhancing the overall success of students.
- Monitor attendance records closely, intervening early when patterns of absenteeism emerged.
- Identify at-risk students to implement resources which ensures progression to graduation and program completion.
- Evaluate student performance data, identifying trends to inform program improvements and interventions.
- Assist Career Services department with coordinating job fairs with employers seeking students for apprenticeships, externships, and employment to help reach accreditation benchmark of 70% per graduation class.
Director of Student Retention & Engagement
Lee County Youth Development Center
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Acted as liaison to at-risk students (self-identified or faculty/staff identified) and implemented student support groups weekly supervised by licensed mental health professionals.
- Acted as liaison for academic support services such as tutoring, library services, & distance learning.
- Provided individual academic counseling & advising to new, current, and transfer students seeking graduation and entering workforce.
- Maintained records of student academic progress and monitored student performance to identify academic trends and implement resources if necessary.
- Partnered with student affairs, psychological services, and student disability services departments to ensure all necessary resources are implemented to increase percentage of student success & retention.
- Conducted outreach and recruitment with state funded agencies to increase enrollment and graduation rates for students in out-of-home placement/custody of DHR for state of Alabama.
Student Success Coach
Presbyterian Home for Children
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Connected students with appropriate resources, including tutoring services, financial aid assistance, and mental health counseling.
- Supported diverse learners by providing culturally responsive coaching methods and acknowledging individual strengths.
- Mentored new Student Success Coaches by sharing best practices in coaching methods, communication strategies, and resource navigation.
- Assisted in the development of campus-wide initiatives aimed at boosting student retention and graduation rates.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of various coaching strategies, adjusting approaches as necessary based on student feedback and success metrics.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop tailored academic plans for individual students, leading to improved performance outcomes.
Executive Assistant, Student Affairs
Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2028
Education Specialist - Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05-2020
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2012
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Organization
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Learning strategies
- Workshop facilitation
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Student support
Timeline
Student Success Manager
United Education Institute
04.2021 - Current
Director of Student Retention & Engagement
Lee County Youth Development Center
01.2019 - 04.2021
Student Success Coach
Presbyterian Home for Children
11.2016 - 08.2018
Executive Assistant, Student Affairs
Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center
05.2013 - 05.2016
Ph.D. - Higher Education
Grand Canyon University
Education Specialist - Counseling
University of West Alabama
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
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