ELISABETH GOSS

www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethgoss | gosse1@seattleu.edu | (904) 874.0616

EDUCATION
2014 - Present

2010 - 2014

Seattle University
Master of Education, Student Development Administration
GPA 4.0
Study abroad at Uppsala University, Sweden
Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society Member
Southern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science, major in Human Communication, minors in Sociology
and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
GPA 3.87

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Seattle University Office of Fellowships | Seattle, WA | September 2014 - Present
Graduate Assistant
Advise over 100 students and alumni on applying for nationally competitive scholarships
and fellowships, including assisting in program selection, editing personal statements/research
grants, and providing application support
Organizing multiple quarterly information sessions and workshops regarding focus programs and
connecting with foundation representatives to arrange for campus visits
Arranging panels of staff and faculty members for mock interviews and campus nomination committees
Participating on the annual Clapp Scholar selection committee through rating applications, organizing
interview panelists, and contributing to final deliberations
Updating website with current information and conducting student outreach through tabling, social
media, and e-mail
Seattle Central College TRiO | Seattle, WA | June 2015 - October 2015
Student Development Intern
Developed an official policy manual for TRiO staff outlining all office procedures and practices
Drafted a proposal for a TRiO peer mentoring program and created the student mentor application, budget
proposal, and training manual
Oversaw summer quarter assessments through moderating two student focus groups and produced
a report on the TRiO End of Year Survey. Compiled assessment results into a "TRiO Trends" document
to be shared with staff and administrators
Conducted further assessment on proposed changes to TRiO services using Canvas Learning Management
System
Organized campus visits to seven Washington universities for four subsequent quarters
Assisted with general office tasks and in-person outreach
Seattle University Disabilities Services | Seattle, WA | March 2015 - June 2015
Graduate Intern
Assisted in the planning, marketing, and assessment of two campus-wide disability forum events
Developed an additional event on useful apps for students, which involved working with two guest
presenters from University of Washington and Central Washington University
Undertook a major assessment of over 1,000 students to determine satisfaction with the office
Created a new student and faculty Canvas site to streamline the orientation process
Southern Oregon University Housing | Ashland, OR | August 2012 - March 2014
Housing Office Assistant
Coordinated services to enhance the on-campus and Family Housing living experiences of students by
addressing personal and housing concerns
Provided future students and their families with information regarding housing services
Worked with students to resolve fiscal and logistical concerns and issues
Interacted daily with multiple computer programs related to the institution such as Banner and StarRez
Coordinated and distributed on campus student mail services

ELISABETH GOSS

www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethgoss | gosse1@seattleu.edu | (904) 874.0616

Southern Oregon University Success at Southern TRiO | Ashland, OR | September 2011 - July 2014
Front Desk Staff
Collaborated with TRiO advisors to create and update calendar events and answer departmental
questions
Ensured that all student files met federal standards for record keeping through quarterly audits
Created and distributed informational programs regarding academic skills and success strategies
Maintained the TRiO office and took on various projects each shift while respecting confidentiality

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE

American College Personnel Association | Seattle, WA | January 2015 - Present
ACPA Ambassador, Coalition for Graduate Students and New Professionals
Connecting Seattle University graduate students and new professionals to ACPA through networking
events, information sessions, and providing resources regarding professional development opportunities
Networking with a cohort of over one hundred ambassadors from across the country through
participating in the sharing of innovative ideas
Seattle University Student Development Association | Seattle, WA | April 2015 - Present
MAGIS: A Student Development Journal Co-Editior in Chief
Overseeing the production of the tenth edition of the Student Development Administration program's
scholarly journal, MAGIS. Responsibilities include securing submissions of scholarly work, overseeing the
peer review process through training and supervising 11 editing team members, and formatting the
journal for official release
College Access Now | Seattle, WA | September 2015 - Present
Senior Cohort Volunteer
Assisting nearly 20 senior high school students at Chief Sealth International High School on a weekly
basis with the many facets of applying to college including completing college applications, searching for
scholarships, and filling out FAFSA/WASFA
Seattle University Division of Student Development | Seattle, WA | November 2015 - Present
Canvas Module Designer
Collaborating with a team of five to create a comprehensive online educational module for the Division
of Student Development on working with students with disabilities
Conducted research on Seattle University demographics and universal design for student affairs
Seattle University Student Development Association | Seattle, WA | October 2014 - April 2015
MAGIS: A Student Development Journal Editorial Board Member
Assisted in the editing process for the ninth edition of MAGIS through contributing to three rounds of
peer review sessions and final review

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
July 2015

May 2015

May 2015

(Re)defining Access and Achievement: Scholarships, Fellowships, and

Underrepresented Students
National Association of Fellowships Advisors 8th Biennial Conference:
The Road Less Traveled
Oakland, CA
Building Community for Transfer Students: Learning Communities in Action
Universal Leadership Conference
Bothell, WA
First-Generation College Students: How can we make Higher Education more
Accessible?
Seattle University Graduate Student Research Conference
Seattle, WA

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

September 2015
May 2015
April 2015

Conduct Review Board Training

Assessment Certification
Advocacy Training