Nicole Gottleib

Chicago, IL 60614 920-851-0184 nogottleib@gmail.com

Education
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Education Higher Education

Expected Graduation: May 2016

University of Wisconsin-Madison
December 2007
Bachelor of Arts Communication, Theatre and Drama; Certificates in Womens Studies, LGBT Studies

Student Affairs Experience

University of Chicago; Center for Leadership and Involvement
August 2015 Present
Graduate Assistant for UChicago Leads
Supervising 5 student Peer Advisors, who take on marketing projects, advise low-involvement-level Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), and who act as
the front desk for the office
o Expanded these student worker positions to incorporate leadership development outcomes and assessment measurements
Proving in-depth advising to 6 RSOs, including aiding in all financial and budgetary needs for the organizations
Coordinating Leadership-to-Go lunchtime workshops each quarter, including designing the curriculum and facilitating each session
Facilitator and program coordinator for the Modus Vivendi Society, overnight retreat held each quarter, with activities developed around the Social Change Model
o Collaborator on the initial design of Fall and Winter Quarter retreats: developed values programs and team building activities for Fall 2015; developed
identity programs and team building activities for Winter 2016
Assisting in the coordination of the Student Leadership Institute, a bi-weekly leadership seminar that occurs during the winter and spring quarters including the
training and development of student peer facilitators
Produced Womens Leadership workshop in collaboration with campus partners for UChicagos 2016 International Womens Day programming, the first event of
its kind by the Center for Leadership and Involvement
Facilitated programs and activities during the inaugural year of the UChicago Leads pre-orientation week, a program that invited 26 incoming students to move on
campus a week early to engage in leadership development and learn more about the University of Chicago, campus partners, and the local community
Assisting with all other leadership-focused programs and activities within the Center for Leadership and Involvement
Loyola University Chicago; Student Leadership Development
June 2015 Present
Graduate Intern for Student Leadership Development
Designed the curriculum for Emerging Leaders Program cohort model based, biweekly leadership development program for students each fall semester
o Developed activities that met learning objectives; coordinated organization and structure of ELP on full-program scale as well as individual sessions
Co-facilitator for Emerging Leaders Program, aiding in the supervision and development of 4 student staff members as well as facilitating activities and
presentations for a cohort of 50 students
Working closely with student Peer Leadership Team Coordinator to coordinate workshops and programs
Revising and recommencing the Leadership Exchange dinner dialogues, which incorporate conversations around leadership and social justice
Responsible for the hiring process for all student staff positions for the 2016-2017 academic year
Aiding in the development and ongoing updates to the SLD website; training in Terminal Four
Northwestern University; Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
May 2015 August 2015
Graduate Intern in the Office of Student Life
Assisted in the coordination of Summer Orientation for Masters students, including creating gender-inclusive check-in process
Assisted in preparation for and coordination of Commencement, including managing the organization of students and assisting guest speakers with day-of needs
Developed comprehensive assessment procedures for large-scale cross-program orientations, as well as detailed mid-program and end-of-program check-ins,
shaped around the four pillars of the Office of Student Life
Developed detailed and intentional learning outcomes for Fall 2015 Orientation
Illinois Institute of Technology; Office of Campus Life
June 2014 May 2015
Graduate Assistant for Gender and Sexuality Services
Rebranded Gender and Sexuality Services (was formerly separate Womens Services and GLBT Services)
o Updated content and layout of new website; responsible for marketing and publicity of rebranded office and all Gender and Sexuality Services events
Co-coordinated Spring 2015 Orientation: hired spring orientation student leaders, developed curriculum for leader training process, facilitated full-day SOAR
Leader Training with 12 student leaders, and assisted with managing the day-of organization of IITs 2015 spring orientation
Developed and organized most successful LGBTQ History Month in campus history, with more than double the number of programs than the previous year, and a
more inclusive and diverse offering
Restructured Safe on Campus LGBTQ ally training to be more inclusive of all genders and sexualities; facilitated Safe on Campus trainings for students and staff
Formulated planning committees with campus partners for awareness months; LGBTQ History Month, Womens History Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month
o Maintained $3,000-$7,000 budgets for each awareness month
Advisor at MBLGTACC, attended weekend conference with 3 students; advised students on program planning as part of conference attendance requirements
Partnered with Career Services to coordinate preparedness programs for fall and spring career fairs
Co-presenter, Leadership in Social Media - Managing your Personal and Professional Brand at Illinois Institute of Technology Leadership Summit, October 2014

Northwestern University; Office of Undergraduate Admission

Dec 2014 March 2015
Application Reader
Reviewed and evaluated college applications, including high school transcripts, counselor and teacher recommendations, application essays, and all other
supplemental documents
o Utilized Slate to review the Common Application, including POSSE applications
Made initial acceptance decisions for the incoming Fall 2015 undergraduate class, prior to final review
Kaplan University; Office of Student Life
July 2012 June 2014
Student Life Specialist
Restructured Student Life leadership and student organization process; created and rolled out new policies for student organizations and leadership training
o Initiated assessment processes for student leaders, including an extensive leadership training assessment that measured initial understandings from training
process and continued to assess effective leadership skill use throughout the students time in a leadership position
Lead policy creator and editor of the Student Life Handbook, transitioning from a simple 5 page document to an extensive 30-page document
Designed, developed, produced Leadership Engagement and Development (LEAD) 101 Training - an interactive, virtual training program for all student leaders
Developed and managed social media strategy for Student Life, as well as all student organizations; created marketing efforts via email and online newsletters
Advised and supported 30+ student organizations, groups, and honor societies
Acted as interim manager of Alumni Relations, developing marketing campaigns and alumni assessment procedures in collaboration with Career Services
Developed programs, workshops, and webinars for the entire Kaplan student body, allowing students to enhance professional experience and develop life skills to
support personal growth; assessed all programs via reach and attendance, as well as quantitative and qualitative surveys
o Established institutions most successful and innovative presentation, co-hosted with the University of Illinois at Chicagos Gender and Sexuality Center,
titled LGBTQ 101: An Educational Workshop for Your Professional Development
Supported staff and students at Kaplans biannual convocation ceremonies
Kaplan University; Office of the Registrar
Records Auditor
Processed and evaluated college transcripts and other prior learning assessment documents
Completed extensive research within course catalogs of other institutions
Assisted with all aspects of unofficial and official student files and record-keeping, maintaining high confidentiality

May 2010 July 2012

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Division of University Housing

Involvement Coordinator
Coordinated, marketed, and managed social and educational programs for a residence hall of 900+ students
Recruited and interviewed students for leadership positions and general involvement

Aug 2005 May 2007

Relevant Work Experience

Events with BeneFitz; Cannonball Productions
Nov 2013 Present
Freelance Event Coordinator
Work with event organizations to run Chicago community programs and activities, coordinating customer experiences via check-in process, schedule of events,
and travel-related procedures examples include Brunch and Brewery Events, Holiday Trolley Tours, Chicago River Kayaking Trips, Michigan Winery Tours
Executive coordinator for Events with BeneFitz wedding in July 2016, including managing the rehearsal the day before; handling all day-of communication with
venue and all vendors; supporting last minute requests and changes; and making sure the clients and guests do not have to make any day-of decisions
LivingSocial Adventures
May 2011 Sept 2013
Senior Experience Coordinator
Project Coordinator for the unique long-term event: Organized details of event, worked directly with vendors to ensure success, trained all staff members,
developed marketing and organizational items used at event
Managed multiple aspects of 200-10,000 person events, including vendor communication, customer satisfaction, employee responsibilities, post-event evaluation

Affiliations
Higher Education Student Association (HESA), Loyola University Chicago
Vice President, 2015-2016
ACPA (College Student Educators International)
Member since 2013
NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education)
Member since 2015
Black Lives Matter Conference, Loyola University Chicago
Member of coordinating committee and host group
The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference (MBLGTACC)
Advisor at the 2015 conference
Safe on Campus - Safe Space Ally
Head facilitator of program at IIT
Illinois Department of Public Health: Illinois Youth Suicide Prevention Project
Completed Creating a Supportive Campus for LGBTQ Students training in September 2014