ROBERT A. OVERTON

Spartanburg, SC ***** - adp0dm@r.postjobfree.com - linkedin.com/in/robert-overton/ - 864-***-**** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 30+ years of career in diverse higher education environments, including 17 years as the Vice President for Student Services.

• Oversaw a $10 million budget and fiscal resources of six residence halls, eight college properties, four apartment complexes consisting of thirty-three college apartments and sixty-three off-campus apartments, intramural and summer camp facilities, and student center.

• Served as a member of the President’s Cabinet, participated in Strategic Planning, Capital Campaign and Challenge Campaigns, and decision making of a $52 million budget. EDUCATION

Doctorate in Education Professional Leadership 2019-Present Converse College, Spartanburg, SC

Master of Business Administration

Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

Master of Education Student Development

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Bachelor of Science Business Administration Graduated: Cum Laude Elon College, Elon, NC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Limestone University, Gaffney, SC 2001 - 2020

Vice President for Student Services / Dean of Student Life

• Managed all aspects of student life, including Campus Ministry, Career Services, Counseling Services, Health Services, Intramurals, and Student Center, Maintenance and Housekeeping, Residence Life & Housing, Student Activities, Student Conduct, and Summer Camps and Conferences.

• Chairperson of the Behavior Assessment Team, Crisis Response Team, and the Student Life Committee.

• Title IX Co-Coordinator and Student Code of Conduct Officer.

• Collaborated with the Office of Academic Affairs in developing a Co-Curricular Transcript and a Speaker's Series of cultural, educational, and spiritual programs.

• Designed and implemented Student Orientation and Parent Orientation, utilizing Guidebook to reduce student anxiety when transitioning to college.

• Served with the construction of two residence halls to provide 305 additional beds, the transition of twenty-seven apartments, 99 additional beds, into student housing, and the contact person with two off-campus hotels and off-campus apartment management concerning off-campus occupancy and billings.

• Collaborated with the Office of Institutional Advancement on the $16 million Library/Success Center Capital Campaign, Friends’ Raisings, Major Donor events, and the President’s Advisory Council.

Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education and Physical Education 2002 - 2020

• Theory and Practice of Coaching Football.

Adjunct Instructor, Division of Arts and Letters. 2002 - 2019

• Freshman Seminar - Study Skills Success.

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Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA 1996 - 2001

Director of Residence Life – Office of Student Programs 1999 - 2001

• Member of the President's Executive Council, Student Retention and Programs Council, and SACS Accreditation - Governance Council.

• Supervised Assistant Director of Residence Life and four part-time Resident Directors.

• Created a Franklin Covey Premier, Student Handbook.

• Designed and implemented recruitment and selection processes that attracted talented and diverse candidates to staff positions, and lead in training and staff in-services.

• Developed and participated in a 24-hour on-call service for students and staff emergencies and follow-up with appropriate interventions that helped to retain more students. Coordinator of Residence Education - Office of Student Programs 1996 – 1999

• Served as the advisor to S.A.D.D. & Intervarsity Christian Fellowship while attending the MBA program and facilitating the Intramural program and a new Fitness Room. Director of Intramurals and Fitness Room - Office of Student Programs 1996 – 1999

• Developed the Intramural program and schedule of events for the university.

• Coordinated the development of a weight room for faculty, staff, and students and the development of a recreation/game room.

Adjunct Instructor - School of Arts and Science

• Kinesiology 101 - Fitness and Wellness

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA 1994 - 1996 Residence Life Coordinator - Department of Student Life

• Coordinated all aspects of the new residence life department, including staff selection & training, marketing, budget preparation, housing procedures, counseling and crisis management, and student code of conduct procedures.

• Published a monthly newsletter, “The Lighthouse,” to address housing updates, theme programming, and resident education.

• Implemented a new residence life program and served as instructor and co-facilitator with the Student Leadership Institute and advisor for Interfraternity Council (IFC). University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 1992 - 1994 Hall Director - Department of Residence Halls

• Published a monthly newsletter, “Carrick Communicator,” for the 500 residents in a twelve- floor, high-rise residence hall.

• Served as Co-Chair of RA Staff Selection & Recruitment, Staff Recognition Committee, Assistant Hall Director Search Committee, and Project Success Chair. Overton, Page 3

Elon University, Elon, NC 1990 - 1992

Area Director - Residence Life/Student Affairs

• Designed a comprehensive Residence Life manual and a Residence Life staff newsletter,

“LINKS.”

• Published resources for Counseling Services and Residence Hall Association

• Responsible for 5-residence halls, 6-Greek Houses, and assisted with Theme Housing. Adjunct Instructor

• Human Services 102 - Peer Counseling and Academic advisor.

• Elon 101 - Freshman Seminar.

• Training the Trainer: A training course for facilitators of low and high ropes. Volunteer - Assistant Football Coach - Elon College

• Student-Athlete Recruitment and Academic Advisor.

• Responsible for game-day logistics and assisted with the off-season strength and conditioning. AWARDS AND GRANTS

• Omicron Delta Kappa @ Shenandoah University

• Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant – CORE Survey & Alternative Weekend Programming @ Shenandoah University

• Parent’s Choice Award @ Shenandoah University

• SEAHO Educational Committee - Residence Hall Educational Program Ideas @ Christopher Newport University

AFFILIATIONS

• Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree

• Spartanburg Day School Parent Volunteer

• Cherokee County YMCA Board Member & Volunteer Swim Coach

• National Boy Scouts - Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (C.O.P.E) Director & Instructor

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