Project Management Student Success

BETH A. BRADLEY

Greater Philadelphia, PA • 814-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-anne-bradley-65718b7/ SUMMARY

Highly accomplished leader with 25+ years’ experience in multiple Higher Education roles including communication, student success, leadership development, service, programming, project management, strategic planning, budget, and supervision. Looking for a new opportunity to utilize my skills with a mission-driven organization. Recognized for dedication, focus, creativity, and problem solving by supervisors, colleagues, and students. Passion for coaching employees and learners to realize their strengths and ensure success. Proven ability to adapt and excel in challenging situations while effectively managing a budget and serving in leadership roles. Collaborates effectively with administration, superiors, staff, community partners, peers. Previous business experience.

Key strengths:

Management/Supervision

Budget Management

Leadership Development

Relationship Building

Coaching/Mentoring

Strategic Planning

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Project Management

Program Development/

Implementation

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Marketing Communications

Facility Management

Community Outreach/Service

Learning

Writing & Editing

Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA 1998 – 2016 Assoc. Director, Student Affairs & Director, Student Engagement & Leadership, Abington, PA 2016-2023 Managed Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) department including leadership, service, student employment, student organization management/development, campus-wide events, Student Government Association (SGA), marketing and communications, crisis management, human resources. Created and maintained relationships, advocated for students, equity, and accessibility, and promoted the importance of engagement for student success across campus. Facilitated campus-wide platform---a one-stop shop for campus engagement. Oversaw Student Union Services and acted as liaison to campus and off campus partners including faculty, Advisory Board, Alumni, community agencies and governmental representatives. Developed and managed financial forecast (approximately $200k), including various budget lines, grants, and endowments. Supervised, recruited, and trained employees.

• Addressed issues related to hate speech and discrimination; assisted students in developing a “Love is Louder” forum in response to a controversial visiting group on campus to build community.

• Supervised full-time staff and oversee SEAL student employment team/interns and employees who coordinated major campus traditions.

• Mentored/Advised students as they moved through their collegiate experience, identifying strategies for success academically, personally, and professionally to move them from college to career.

• Served as Student Success Coach and member of university-wide CARE Team to address academic or personal crisis resources and support and help to manage solutions for crisis cases.

• Developed comprehensive program to support student success; coordinated New Student Orientation and welcomed approximately 900+ students/families; co-taught a credited Peer Mentor Leadership course with partners in Academic Affairs and Student Success.

• Created and managed marketing and communications for SEAL, Student Affairs, and campus partners. Ensured up-to-date, campus-wide messaging and strategic communications.

• Facilitated campus-wide engagement platform; managed contract process and negotiations, worked with the organization to develop and implement a seamless system for constituents.

• Served as Student Government Association (SGA) Advisor, facilitated Leadership Internship course and guided communication and initiatives with all partners on and off campus.

• Selected to serve on the Chancellor Leadership Cabinet Committee and communicate critical issues and updates on policies to create pathways for student success.

• Acted as Title IX Respondent/Advisor to support students. 2

BETH A. BRADLEY, RESUME

Assistant Director, Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development 2007 – 2015 Supported the promotion and visibility of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, the largest multi-faith facility of its kind in the country. Assisted Director on budget and facility management, supervision, personnel issues. Collaborated with faculty, staff, and community to create partnerships, raise awareness of the importance of holistic approach to student development with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion. Implemented ethical, social justice and interfaith programs/initiatives within and outside of the University to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all. Supervised support staff, graduate/undergraduate interns, Interfaith Action Committee, and Student Advisory Board, delegating projects for successful program implementation.

Developed and assessed educational programs/presentations on social justice, ethical, and interfaith issues for Penn State and surrounding communities building awareness of religious pluralism, diversity and inclusion, leadership, bystander intervention, and community building.

Initiated and built strong partnerships with academic units, community agencies such as the Interfaith Initiative of Centre County, affinity departments, and higher education institutions to expand resources, share best practices, and identify successful, collaborative efforts on social justice and leadership.

Created and led biweekly discussion group, “Faith Talks”, exploring the intersections of spirituality and sexuality to provide students with a safe space and resources/support around these issues.

Served as liaison to approximately 60 registered religious/spiritual student organizations providing education and updates that increased equitable use of facility for all constituents.

Partnered with institutions nationwide to raise visibility of multi-faith facility, expand outreach initiatives, build awareness on unique intersections of spirituality and multiple identities to nurture the whole student.

Served on the Promotions and Publications Committee, developed a publication which promoted and educated audiences about Student Affairs; implemented a strategic plan and identified as to brand marketing efforts of each unit to streamline resources/services.

Served on Student Affairs committee to develop the Center for Character, Conscience and Public Purpose. Benchmarked efforts nationwide, crafted a business plan for implementation of a successful initiative.

Developed marketing and outreach initiatives for unit/facility---digital signage, print media, and radio---to increase visibility and gain new business via facility rentals. Served as unit’s web content manager and facilitated the revision of unit’s website and brochure to better align with branding initiative.

Contracted textile artist to create and install a new tapestry highlighting the Spiritual Center’s universal concept of light for the Eisenhower All-Faith Chapel at Penn State for an inclusive, welcoming environment. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA Assistant Director, Upward Bound Program 2007

Assisted with recruitment and retention of diverse, low-income and/or first-generation high school students. Empowered students through the creation of various academic, social, and cultural programming to build interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and encourage pursuit of higher education. Planned and presented cultural, educational, and recreational programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, broaden students’ perspectives, and provide information necessary to assist with their academic careers.

Developed and implemented programs and activities, including student recruitment, Saturday programs, a 6-week summer residential program, and various cultural excursions.

Recruited and evaluated eligible participants and mentored students and identified resources and services to help students persist with their goals for higher education.

Traveled to area high schools to meet with students, identify needs, and provide critical information to maintain their status in the program.

Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, guidance counselors regarding students’ academic progress to provide solutions to challenges for student success. 3

BETH A. BRADLEY, RESUME

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA Program Director, Center for Student Engagement 2001 - 2007 Served as liaison between Penn State and Centre County to increase student/faculty involvement in service learning and leadership initiatives. Collaborated with faculty and community agencies to develop student/agency understanding of civic engagement/social responsibility/leadership development. Supervised support staff, graduate assistant, several interns, and work-study students and delegated projects for successful project/program implementation. Developed strategic plans and managed fiscal budget to ensure cost-effective and successful implementation of leadership programming opportunities.

Managed Service Learning Coordinators, increasing student involvement; promoting numerous national, local, and countywide service-learning and leadership initiatives; creating new group identity.

Co-instructed a Service-Learning Special Projects Course in the College of Health and Human Development to increase awareness and expose students to leadership and wellness perspectives.

Created a Graduate Assistantship Development program to ensure timely recruitment, hiring, and training with a focus on DEI.

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA 1998 - 2001 Senior Writer-Editor, Office of Campaign Communications Managed proposal process and maintained consistent University writing standards resulting in achievement of client needs. Co-chaired University’s Development’s Diversity Committee, which identified and recommended diversity initiatives through the creation of a document outlining goals and objectives. Served as a member of the Division’s Diversity Task Force, contributing to Strategic Plan’s initiative on championing diversity. Assisted development officers with raising more than $46 million for capital campaign by researching, writing, and editing major proposals, concept papers, solicitation letters and other development materials for alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations. Met strict deadlines. Designed interactive curriculum for annual workshops on fund-raising writing techniques and strategies to familiarize staff on development writing.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Contract Signatory Representative (2008 - present)

Student Affairs Marketing Committee (2012 - present)

Student Affairs Bystander Intervention Taskforce (2014 – 2018)

Publication of opinion piece in the Centre Daily Times on interfaith issues (2011)

Interfaith Youth Core Interfaith Intensive, Washington, D.C. (2010)

Penn State Speaker Bureau Training & Membership, Faculty-Staff Straight Talks (2010)

Expanding the Circle Conference, San Francisco, CA, (2010)

Parliament of the World’s Religions Conference in Melbourne, Australia (2009)

Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia, Walking the Walk Training (2009)

Imagining A More Civil Society Conference, Washington, D.C. (2008)

MLK Celebration March & Program co-chair (2005) & MLK, Jr. Commemoration Committee (2002 - 2014)

Special Olympics Planning Committee (2006)

President and Board Member, Cobblestone Homeowners Association

Gift of Life Donation supporter and participant in annual Donor Dash PUBLICATIONS

Bradley, B. & Patchcoski, B. At the Crossroads: Navigating the Intersection of Spiritual & Sexual Identity Within Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer (LGBTQ) College Students. In Expanding the Circle Book of Essays: SUNY Press. MEMBERSHIP — The Pennsylvania State University

LGBT Support Network & Zero Tolerance for Hate Network

CAST - Campus Activities Steering Team

University Development Office Mentorship/Protégé program mentee/Student Success Mentor at Abington

Former Co-Chair, University Development’s Diversity Committee

Former Affiliate member, Development Committee of Commission for Women at Penn State 4

BETH A. BRADLEY, RESUME

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Student Affairs Educational Program of the Year Award

Student Affairs Outstanding Collaborative Programs of the Year Award

Certificate of Appreciation, Penn State’s Lion’s Paw Senior Society, dedication to PSU community

Penn State LeaderShape Certificate of Appreciation as Guest Leader

Bridging the Gap Award for outstanding achievement and leadership, Into the Streets program

Circle K Certificate of Appreciation for the 43rd Annual Pennsylvania District of Circle K International Convention

Penn State’s Lavender Graduation Significant Other Award for LGBT students

Colonel Theodore Davis Boal Community Service Award for the AT&T Center for Service Leadership PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/TRAININGS

National Association of Campus Activities - NACA (2017- 2023)

True Colors Certified Facilitator, True Colors International (2021 –2023)

National Society of Leadership Success – NSLS (2020 –2023)

EQ-i 2.0 & 360 Model of Emotional Intelligence Certification, Leadership Call LLC (2020)

American College Personnel Assoc. - ACPA (2004-2018) & Commission on Spirituality, Faith & Meaning (2014-2016)

National Campus Ministry Association (NCMA) – (2013-2016)

Interfaith Initiative of Centre County (2011-2016) & Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia (2008 - 2015) EDUCATION

Master of Education, Adult Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Bachelor of Arts, Communications with a concentration in Advertising, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

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