Caroline Cristal has over 10 years of experience in higher education and student affairs. She currently serves as the Academic Advisor and Assistant Director at NYU's University Learning Center, where she advises over 300 students and manages a staff of 64 tutors. Previously, she held roles as an Academic Advisor at NYU and a Programs Coordinator at TED Conferences. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from NYU and a Bachelor's degree from Boston University.
Caroline Cristal has over 10 years of experience in higher education and student affairs. She currently serves as the Academic Advisor and Assistant Director at NYU's University Learning Center, where she advises over 300 students and manages a staff of 64 tutors. Previously, she held roles as an Academic Advisor at NYU and a Programs Coordinator at TED Conferences. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from NYU and a Bachelor's degree from Boston University.
Caroline Cristal has over 10 years of experience in higher education and student affairs. She currently serves as the Academic Advisor and Assistant Director at NYU's University Learning Center, where she advises over 300 students and manages a staff of 64 tutors. Previously, she held roles as an Academic Advisor at NYU and a Programs Coordinator at TED Conferences. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from NYU and a Bachelor's degree from Boston University.
Caroline Cristal has over 10 years of experience in higher education and student affairs. She currently serves as the Academic Advisor and Assistant Director at NYU's University Learning Center, where she advises over 300 students and manages a staff of 64 tutors. Previously, she held roles as an Academic Advisor at NYU and a Programs Coordinator at TED Conferences. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from NYU and a Bachelor's degree from Boston University.
127 28th Street #3, Brooklyn, NY 11232 caroline.cristal@gmail.com - 573-864-1230
EDUCATION New York University, New York, NY Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affairs, May 2013 Study Abroad: Global Perspectives in Higher Education, Turkey, March 2012 Boston University, Boston, MA Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2008 Study Abroad: Dublin City University; Dublin, Ireland, Spring 2007 EXPERIENCE NYU College of Arts and Science, New York, NY Academic Advisor & Assistant Director, University Learning Center (ULC) August 2015 Present Advise over 300 undergraduate students regarding academic scheduling, course selection, degree requirements, and policies and procedures Hired, train and manage 64 undergraduate tutors as staff for the ULC Manage the creation and scheduling of over 40 student-led academic workshops per fall and spring semesters for the ULC Manage the conception and implementation of student-created online resources for the ULC Work with colleagues across academic and student affairs departments to provide academic support and resources Academic Advisor & College Cohort Program (CCP) Graduate Assistant August 2011 August 2013 Advised 20-40 undergraduate students per week regarding academic scheduling, course selection, degree requirements, and policies and procedures Created and distributed virtual advising materials including manuals and online portals to register incoming first-year students Led monthly student leader staff meetings including presentations on professional development Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 44 undergraduate student leaders participating with CCP Planned and implemented 2012 CAS Orientation for 1500 first-year students TED Conferences, TED-Ed, New York, NY Programs Coordinator June 2013 August 2015 Planned and implemented online activities and programs including orientations and workshops for TED-Ed Clubs around the world using online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google and Blue Jeans Created and managed #TEDEdChat, an award-nominated, weekly Twitter chat that brings together over educators and students to discuss education and social issues as related to TED Talks. Created and managed the TED-Ed Clubs online application and administrative system aimed to welcome global applicants Created supporting resources and materials to aid educators and student leaders in facilitating a TED-Ed Club Planned and organized additional programs such as aiding with the TED Conference and the Teacher Advisor Summer Program Marymount Manhattan College (MMC), New York, NY February 2013 May 2013 Career Services Intern Guided students through internship, job, and graduate school application process including resume and cover letter work Created marketing tools and supported student worker in planning and implementing MMC Business Fashion Show Researched top jobs for young people NYU, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York, NY January 2012 August 2012 Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Program Assistant Identified and publicized weekly Student Spotlights for the HESA program via the program website and Facebook Managed content for social media for the HESA program including Facebook, Twitter, and the program website Primary contact for interested and potential graduate students in the HESA program via email, phone, and in-person meetings Participated in HESA program admissions process including selection and interviewing process Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY July 2009 August 2011 Office Manager Managed office logistics to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity for all staff members Created contracts and processes to ensure payments for Relay adjunct instructors Managed aspects of the graduate program such as orientation, check-in for Saturday classes, course assignments, and student grades Created and improved the new-hire onboarding processes including updated paperwork and a detailed manual Planned and implemented community-building activities to maintain a positive working environment
Caroline Diane Cristal
127 28th Street #3, Brooklyn, NY 11232 caroline.cristal@gmail.com - 573-864-1230 Staffing Now, Inc., Boston, MA May 2008 May 2009 Office Manager Analyzed clients needs to determine search criteria for potential employees Assisted managers and Regional Vice President with applicant recruitment and placement for companies throughout the Boston regional area Managed daily accounts receivable for five New England offices and payroll for Boston office ORGANIZATIONS & TRAININGS Association of Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP), Communications Chair NASPA, Member Journal of Student Affairs (JoSA), Editorial Team, 2011-2013 The Administrators Cultural Training Institute (ACT-I), Certified NYU Student Affairs Conference, 2013 Presenter Safe Zone Train the Trainer Program, Certified PUBLISHED ARTICLES & WEBSITES The Evolution of women in higher education: How WWII encouraged women to study STEM, Journal of Student Affairs, 2013 From high school to college: A guide to the college search and application process, http://highschooltocollegeguide.weebly.com SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with a variety of student information systems including Jenzabar, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Blackboard, Classes Conversational in Spanish