Salt Lake Community College - Communication
Student Advocate, Team Leader, People Person!
Higher Education
David
Stoddard, MPC
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Senior academic leader with a history of mentoring students, leading and collaborating with teams, and articulating a vision for supporting students through academic challenges. As a leader in higher education I look for opportunities to be innovative in the changing environment of academics while holding to the standards of delivering quality education to students from all backgrounds and experiences.
Adjunct Professor
• Lead discussion for general education communication courses including Communicating at Work” and “Public Speaking”
• Evaluated course assignments and assigned student grades
• Met with students during office hours to navigate struggles in learning
Adjunct Professor
• Facilitated learning activities for online students including online learning discussions, grading assignments, and evaluating learning outcomes for “Organizational Principles” course
• Participated in online professional development courses to increase online teaching ability and connect to faculty community
Director
• Developed, planned, and implemented student services goals and objectives
• Directed, oversaw, and coordinated the development of the work plan within the full range of student services; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures
• Fostered an environment that embraced diversity, integrity, trust, and respect
• Selected, trained, motivated, mentored and evaluated faculty and staff; provided and coordinated faculty and staff training; conducted performance evaluations; implemented discipline procedures; maintained discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the local campus
• Served as a member of the leadership team; establishing and achieving institutional goals in accordance with the colleges educational plan, and in support of the college mission statement
• Adjudicated student appeals and grievances within areas of responsibility; administered the code of conduct, due process and student discipline
Director of Recruiting
• Worked collaboratively with marketing team to implement best practice communication strategies
• Represented the college and made presentations at major college functions
• Supported the development and implementation for the College's comprehensive enrollment strategy which included ongoing collaboration with admissions advisors
• Developed geographic targeting of recruitment travel, direct marketing, new programmatic opportunities and other innovative paths for optimal student recruitment
Director of Career Services
• Represented students to outside groups and organizations; participated in outside community and professional groups and committees; served as liaison for hiring partners; presented at meetings related to career services
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers, other college employees, and the public using principles of good customer service
• Created curricula and taught career development courses and workshops for students; provided career advising to students; developed and oversaw all on-campus recruiting events, including scheduling recruiting events, and coordinating recruiter visits; built and maintained relationships with corporate representatives and recruiters
• Became an integral team player, which involved flexibility, cooperation, and communication
Master of Professional Communication
Organizational Leadership
Doctor of Education - EdD
Higher Education Leadership
B.S
Speech Communication; Organizational Communication