Kara

Schwartz
kara.schwartz8@gmail.com | 818-606-2437
EDUCATION
Master of Education, Student Development Administration (expected June 2017)
Seattle University, Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (April 2015)
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE
Advising
Budget Management
Facilitation and Public Speaking
Programming
Team Building
Community Development
Supervising
Crisis Management
Mediation and Conflict
Policy Enforcement
Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Seattle College, Advising Center
Student Success Specialist (March 2017- Present)
Lead academic advisor for Basic and Transitional Studies and serve about 550 students
Advise traditional and non-traditional students to meet their individual academic goals.
Create educational plans in collaboration with students to meet their quarter, program, graduation,
and transfer goals.
Assist students with registration and enrollment process, collaborate across campus to facilitate
presentations and workshops, and work closely with faculty.
Provide accurate and detailed information about the colleges educational opportunities.

South Seattle College, Advising Center
Academic Advisor (September 2015- March 2017)
Advise traditional and non-traditional students to meet their individual academic goals.
Create educational plans in collaboration with students to meet their quarter, program, graduation,
and transfer goals.
Provide accurate and detailed information about the colleges educational opportunities.
Communicate student policies and procedures effectively.

Seattle University, International Student Center
International Orientation Workshop Intern (June 2016-September 2016)
Designed, organized, and assisted in the facilitation of the international student orientation for
about 90 first-time-in-college and 120 transfer students.
Facilitated, designed, and organized the international student orientation leader training for 13
student leaders.
Collaborated with professional staff across campus to provide relevant information and resources
to newly admitted international students.






 Kara Schwartz
kara.schwartz8@gmail.com | 818-606-2437
University of Redlands, English Department
Peer Advisor (August 2014-December 2014)
Academically advised 18 first year students
Served as resource to support student success and connect them to the institution and other
resources across campus and aided in their transition to college life and academic expectations
Collaborated with faculty advisor and instructor to facilitate class discussions and programming

University of Redlands, Residence Life and Housing
Community Director (August 2013- May 2015)
Oversaw 2 residence halls that housed about 200 residents and directly supervised 5 staff members.
Assisted professional staff in organizing and facilitating professional development workshops and
trainings for residence life and housing staff of 60.
Organized programs and activities to promote student wellness and aide in the growth and
development of my community members and staff.
Upheld and communicated the Universitys policies within the residence halls.

Community Assistant (August 2012-May 2013)
Fostered community within the social justice and community service themed residence hall,
Fairmont Hall.
Organized programs and activities to promote student wellness and aide in the growth and
development of my community members.
Assisted in the organizations and facilitation of halls retreat focusing on the community service and
social justice theme of our community.
Collaborated with residents, clubs, and colleagues to program and facilitate community growth.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Chair for Seattle University Student Development Association (2016-2017)
First Year Liaison for Seattle University Student Development Association (2015-2016)
College of Education Co-Representative for Graduate Student Council (2015-2016)
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
Co-Community Service Chair for Mortar Board National Honors Society (Spring 2014-Spring 2015)
Executive Chair for Fidelity Isonomy Erudition Social Justice Organization (Spring 2014-Spring 2015)
United Diversity Leadership Council Coordinator for ASUR Presidents Cabinet (Fall 2013-Spring 2014)

PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS
Educational Planning and Resources Across Campus
South Seattle College, September 2015- Present

International Student Orientation Leader Training
Seattle University, September 2016

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
University of Redlands, Honors Convocation
Velma Cooper McCall Award (2014)
University of Redlands, Club Advisory Board Awards
Outstanding Achievement by a Junior (2014)
Outstanding Four Year Achievement (2015)