Francisco J. Parra
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- School: Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Campus: Metropolitan
- Department: Economics
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Location:
1000 River Rd
Teaneck, NJ - 07666 - Dates at Fairleigh Dickinson University: September 2015 - April 2018
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Biography
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan - Economics
Assistant Director and Advising Counselor for Undergraduate Programs
Higher Education
Francisco
Parra, Ed.D.
Hackensack, New Jersey
Bilingual visionary educator with solid experience developing, implementing educational and resource initiatives. Strong leader who excels at managing multiple facets of student and staffing policies and procedures to meet the institution's higher education standards. Strategic planner who creates coaching programs that support and strengthen student and faculty - management relationships.
Experience
Saint Clare's Health System
Community Relations Liaison
Community Relations Liaison
• Creating different programs to enable underserved communities to participate in lectures on health awareness and free health screenings.
• Collaborate with different agencies at the local, state and federal level to include minorities in several activities addressing health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, overweight, etc.
• Implemented the program of international donations of medical equipment to different countries of Latin America such as Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, and Dominican Republic.Fairleigh Dickinson University
Senior Lecturer/Assistant Director
Senior Lecturer/Assistant Director Puerta al Futuro - Latino Promise Program
• As Senior Lecturer, taught various courses for all students from freshmen up to senior year.
• Interviewing prospective students and determining their eligibility to participate in the academic programs.
• Completing the necessary forms for applicants’ program eligibility and acceptance.
• Identifying possible financial resources for students when appropriate; providing students with information to seek benefits from FAFSA and other agencies, companies and foundations, seeking for grants, scholarships and internships.
• Providing information to the students with regards to their transfer credits and academic progress.
• Conducting follow up activities to ensure program compliance.
• Preparing reports. Maintaining records and files.
• Communicating with those who are not knowledgeable of both English and Spanish.Fairleigh Dickinson University
Assistant Director/Academic Advisor
Assistant Director and Advising Counselor for Undergraduate Programs
Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies
Metropolitan Campus
The Assistant Director and Advising Counselor for Undergraduate Programs is responsible for performing a variety of diversified administrative services that support the undergraduate program initiatives of Petrocelli College such as:
• Supporting work projects delegated by the Dean of Petrocelli College.
• Assisting students with their educational planning.
• Course selection across several BAIS (Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies) and Associate Degree programs.
• Focus on providing an enhanced level of service to students enrolled in undergraduate programs within the Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies.Fairleigh Dickinson University
Adjunct Professor - Petrocelli College
Adjunct Professor, Petrocelli College
• Teaching various courses for the Puerta al Futuro students in the areas of Business and Humanities.
• Preparing and helping students to understand Business concepts and how they can be applied in real life situation.
• Evaluating students’ academic improvements.
• Answering students’ questions about the subject studied each class.
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Master's Degree
Administrative Science
Master of Administrative Science Use and develop the MAS educational experience to develop critical administrative competencies in professional positions in the private sector, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations. • Learned concepts of administration of public, private & not-for-profit organizations. • Learned the structure and integration of human resources planning, job analysis, employee selection, training, and performance evaluation and compensation administration. • Learned to use effective communication and techniques for improving interpersonal, group and organizational communications. • Learned the definitions and measurement of individual, team and organizational productivity, effectiveness and efficiency. Models for the analysis of organizational and individual productivity and productivity growth.Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Master's Degree
Student Services Administration
Master of Arts in Student Services Administration The MSSA explores both the theoretical and practical sides of student services administration— from admissions and financial aid, student affairs and residential life, to intercollegiate athletics, student activities, campus security, and records and registration. • Develop the critical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills needed for a successful career in higher education. • Gain an in-depth understanding of the complex political, economic, cultural, and social challenges facing today’s colleges and universities.Northcentral University
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Higher Education Leadership
