Julia B.

Hoelzer
jhoelzer3@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-hoelzer/ | 815-994-1253

EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs May 2023
GPA 4.00 (on 4.00 scale)
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management May 2021

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Office for Student Success Graduate Assistant May 2021 – Present
Northern Illinois University College of Education (COE)
- Served as the advisor for the Middle Level Teaching & Learning and Elementary Education students on
course selection, campus resources, and emotional resiliency to improve their academic experience.
- Supported the COE Orientations by personally advising 53 first year students, taking charge with walk-ins, and
assisting all students with the registration of classes.
- Utilized campus advising tools to connect with students and retrieve academic information essential to
developmental advising sessions.
- Developed and implemented a scholarship program for in-need COE students consisting of technology
trainings, virtual networking events, and Google Educator Certifications.
- Held one-on-one meetings for overseeing student’s personal growth and development in the scholarship program.
- Facilitated COE events that fostered faculty, staff, and inter-student relationships that encouraged cross
departmental student involvement.
- Improved efficiency at the Office for Student Success by completing time-sensitive dismissal and withdraw
forms.

Curriculum Committee Administrative Aide August 2022 - Present

Northern Illinois University College of Education
- Organized agendas and minutes for approval by the university to implement curricular proposals on behalf of
the COE.
- Collaborated with different departments in the COE to gather confidential information to bring forward to
baccalaureate and graduate councils.

Research and Academic Intern May 2022 – August 2022

Northern Illinois University School of Music
- Compiled data on a professional paper for the Assistant Director of the School of Music to submit into the
Illinois Music Education Association official records to provide the most accurate historical information.
- Employed numerous research avenues to gather clear and concise data to enhance the professional paper and
future evaluation efforts.
- Assisted in the implementation of a student-at-large music course towards maximized efficiency in student
development and comprehensive musicianship.

ACADEMIC ADVISING RESEARCH PROJECT

Higher Education and Student Affairs Class Advising Team September 2022 – December 2022
Northern Illinois University
- Examined the current state of access to academic advising training and professional development opportunities
in order to implement assessment models on behalf of the COE as lead client.
- Collaborated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Academic Advising Center in order to gain a
broader perspective of resources for academic advisors at Northern Illinois University (NIU).
- Executed a benchmarking study to assess NIU’s ongoing training and professional development model for
academic advisors against NACADA standards and other comparable institutions.
- Implemented surveys and interviews to gauge the interest and accessibility of these opportunities to present
quantitative and qualitative data for the COE to develop a resource database for academic advisors.
BUSINESS INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Global Mobility, Benefits Systems and Reporting HR Intern May 2019 – August 2019
ALDI Inc.
- Designed and managed the creation of an ALDI HR description video that communicated the goals and
capabilities of a relatively new HR department to current and future employees.
- Prepared a critical Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure a new vendor for conducting sensitive global
communications work that would better advocate for and prioritize ALDI employees.
- Executed vital and confidential benefits and payroll functions to ensure a smooth transition from an old to a
new, expanding employee payroll system.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Teacher May 2022 – January 2023
La Grange, IL Huntington Learning Center
- Tutored K-12 students in Math and English topics to develop techniques for individualized learning and
support student success.
- Utilized a learning database to implement a centralized curriculum for students to meet standards aligned with
grade level.

Scorekeeper September 2018 – August 2021

Northern Illinois University Convocation Center
- Provided well-organized scorekeeping for the NIU Girls Volleyball games through alignment with athletic
standards, quick learning, and adaptive thinking with technology resources.

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Communications Team September 2022 – Present
College of Education Instagram Coordinator
- Established an Instagram on behalf of the COE towards expanding the social media presence of the college to
meet students where they are at.
- Managed stories and posts under the supervision of the COE Communications Team to promote college news,
events, and exclusive content.

School of Music Ensembles August 2018 – Present

University Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Opera Theatre
- Rehearsed and performed a wide range of music repertoire encompassing various cultures and languages from
around the world for development in the arts and to share the love of music with the Dekalb community.
- Engaged in off-campus recruiting events to connect with high school students interested in choral work and
attending the NIU School of Music.

College Student Advisory Committee August 2021 – Present

Board Member
- Collaborated on college-wide practices to improve the COE student experience and academic interests.
- Improved and edited existing mission statements to reflect a sense of belonging and social awareness.

Management and Business Administration Student Advisory Board December 2019 – May 2021
Vice President, Fall 2020-Spring 2021
- Developed a Mentoring Program for the Management department connecting 55 mentees to 21 mentors in Fall
2020 and Spring 2021 to foster student development.
- Organized events that promoted relationships between students, faculty, and scholarship providers, such as the
annual Management Banquet, to build an inclusive culture in the Management department.

PRESENTATIONS
- Student Affairs Conference 101, “Navigating the Graduate School Process,” Northern Illinois University, Fall
2021
- College Preparation Session, “College of Education,” Northern Illinois University, Fall 2022
- Preview Days, “College of Education Tabling,” Northern Illinois University, Fall 2022
- Transfer Student Day, “College of Education Tabling,” Northern Illinois University, Spring 2023