ONIMI WILCOX

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly competent, dynamic, accomplished, and motivated

individual with a proven track record of leadership and strategic vision. Dedicated to fostering an environment of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Seeking an opportunity to lead, inspire, and leverage my expertise to drive growth, development, and institutional advancement.

WORK HISTORY

Dean, 08/2021 - 11/2023

Arts & Sciences, Joliet, IL

· Dean with oversight of all General education programs and courses

· Arts & sciences unit houses these five departments: Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Fine & Performing Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, English, Philosophy & Languages

· Worked closely with Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, and other deans

· Fostered culture of continuous improvement

· Provided leadership to academic departments and programs, fostering excellence in teaching and service

· Promoted culture of shared governance and collaboration among faculty and staff

· Managed annual budget, allocated resources effectively to support academic programs and initiatives

· Cultivated relationships with community stakeholders

· Collaborated with other higher learning institutions to promote academic partnerships

· Evaluated Department Chairs and other direct reports

· Promoted recruitment and retention of a diverse and talented faculty and staff

· Provided resources for professional development opportunities

· Investigated and resolved student appeals and complaints

· Worked with Union representatives to mediate faculty and staff issues

· Classroom evaluations and tenure review of all new faculty in Arts

& Sciences

Katy, TX 77449

281-***-****

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. SKILLS

· Excellent analytical and

problem-resolution skills.

· Budget management

· Excellent written, verbal, and

interpersonal communication

· Leadership/Personnel

Management

· Coaching, mentoring, and

leadership

· Project management

· Academic administration

· Training and team building

· Work independently and

collaboratively

· Research and presentation

· Technology

· Served on various committees and contributed to the college strategic planning

· Collaborated with faculty to develop new programs. Dean, 07/2017 - 08/2021

Academic Studies, Baytown, TX

· Served as administrative leader for the college's portfolio of liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, performing and fine arts, developmental education, STEM course offerings, and programs

· Fostered and promoted a positive and productive environment that support students' academic success, intellectual and professional development of faculty and staff

· Worked closely with Vice President of Instructions, deans, and others to help guide strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of academic program alignment

· Collaborated with faculty, staff, colleagues, and others to develop and support programs that contribute to sustainable growth and high-quality learning outcomes

· Oversight for fiscal responsibility and accountability to ensure budget goals are met on annual basis

· Conducted annual evaluations of chairs

· Faculty and staff hiring decisions

· Addressed issues related to academic integrity, ethics, and student conduct

· Provided resolution for student appeals, faculty, and staff complaints

· Developed and maintained strong external relationships with other academic institutions

· Represented the College at various events

· Served on various committees and contributed to the college strategic plan.

Associate Dean, 10/2003 - 06/2017

College of Arts & Sciences, Prairie View, TX

· Had the primary responsibility of managing several projects and other activities for the largest college on campus

· Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, promoting positive College reputation; tracking feedback from internal and external stakeholders; managing relationships between students, faculty, staff and alumni; hiring, promotion, and termination of faculty and staff

· Collaborated with faculty and colleagues to develop new programs

· Worked collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain accreditation status

· Played leadership role in the successful re-accreditation of the college

· Represented the college on various committees/ activities

· Managed college budgets, provided leadership and service, participated in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Project Manager/Circuit Design Engineer 01/2000- 07/2002 Qwest Communications, Arlington, VA

· Led initiatives to deploy data and multimedia services across cutting-edge, high-capacity fiber optic networks.

· Collaborated closely with field operations and engineering teams in constructing and validating prototype systems.

· Provided expert technical assistance for the timely provisioning and order fulfillment of circuit designs and installations.

· Orchestrated the provisioning of both customer and Qwest Network circuits, overseeing routing via Nortel OC192 Sonet backbone from LEC access points to IP routers.

· Managed end-to-end processes, including installation, design, testing, and activation of all broadband circuits. OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

· Department Chair/ Communications

· Adjunct faculty at:

George Mason University

University of Phoenix

Bowie State University

Lone Star College

Houston Community College

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Communication Studies

Howard University - Washington, DC

M. A., Mass Communications

Howard University - Washington, DC

B. A., Journalism

Howard University - Washington, DC

AFFILIATIONS

· American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD)

· Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)

· Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

(AEJMC)

· Association of Third World Studies (ATWS)

· Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

· Southwestern Social Science Association (SSSA)

· Association of Global South Studies (AGSS)

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES

· Joliet Junior College: President's Leadership Council, Co-Chair of the Strategic Enrollment Management Team, Transitional English Committee, Chair of IRB committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, Dean's Leadership Team, Various Search Committees

· Lee College: President's Cabinet/Council, College Pathways Team, Enrollment Management Team, College Representative for House Bill 2223- Co-requisites, Chair of Women's History and Black History Events, College Representative on Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, Crisis Management Team – COVID-19-related issues, Various Search Committees

· Prairie View A&M University: University Academic Council, Institutional Effectiveness Council–Accreditation & Assessment, Co-Chair, Sub- Committee for NCAA Academic Integrity, Chair, Search Committee, Director for Student Affairs, Chair, Review Committee for Regent Scholar Award, Served on various University Search Committees including PreView Newsletter Committee-College of Arts and Sciences, System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (SEBAC), Chair, 2013 Annual PVAMU Fundraising Gala.

GRANTS, BOOKS, PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES

· Editorial Review, The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas: A Diopian Pluridisciplinary Approach (Language and Linguistics), Abdul-Bangura, K., 2020,

https://vernonpress.com/book/882

· Chapter in Book, Communications Media, Culpability of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: A Multidisciplinary Primer, Abdul-Bangura, K., 1-15, University Press of America/Rowman and Littlefield, 2016

· Reviewer, 2016 National Communication Association (NCA) conference

· Peer Reviewed Article, News Media and Environmental Policy: The Case of the Niger Delta Crises, African Social Science Review Journal, 5, 1, 120-130, 2012

· Grant, Strategic Plan to Increase the Number of Minority Students into Science Discipline at Prairie View A&M University, NSF Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), 2006-2009

PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES

· 2021-11-01, ASR Research Forum, Reducing Equity Gaps

· 2020-01-01, American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) and (Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences), Washington, DC

· 2019-05-01, International Communication Association (ICA)

“Communication Beyond Borders”, Washington, D.C

· 2018-03-01, 22nd Annual Conference of African Studies and Research Forum (ASRF), Carrolton, GA

· 2016-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Sanya, China

· 2015-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Chengdu, China

· 2013-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Tenirife, Spain

· 2012-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Beijing, China

· 2012-04-01, The 92nd Annual Meeting of Southwestern Social Science Association, San Diego, CA, News Media and Environmental Policy: The Case of the Niger Delta Crises

· 2011-11-01, 29th Annual Conference of the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS), Salvador-da Bahia, Brazil, The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the Portrayal of Africans in Western Media

· 2011-03-01, The 91st Annual Meeting of Southwestern Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV, Nigerian Media Coverage of the Niger Delta Crises and Agenda Setting

· 2009-08-01, African Council for Communication Education

(ACCE), Accra, Ghana, ICT: A Catalyst in Revolutionizing Health Care & Policy Decisions in Africa

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

· In-depth knowledge of communication tools, organizational development, and public relations.

· Ability to develop and implement communications strategies and provide counsel

· Strong performance in developing and delivering training programs to diverse audiences.

· Experienced liaison with external and internal stakeholders and staff at all levels.

· A corporate strategist and key member of the management team with a solid understanding of the importance of working with teams to develop projects and strategic plans.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task, perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Exceptional organizational, coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.

· Excellent analytical and problem-resolution skills.

· Experienced and highly effective team leader; able to motivate and lead successfully.

· Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively with peers, subordinates, executive management, senior management, and other professionals.

· Interacts effectively with diverse populations at a variety of levels.

· Highly motivated and dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards.

· Proven proficiency in personnel training, team building, leadership, and problem-solving.

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