Advising

JASON MAKOWSKY

Academic Advisor Student Success Professional

Aurora, CO 303-***-**** *****.********@*****.*** SUMMARY

Academic Advisor and Student Success professional with 15+ years of experience supporting retention, degree completion, and academic progression for diverse and at-risk student populations across on-campus and online environments. Extensive experience advising international, first-generation, adult, and at-risk students. Proven success in remote advising, case management, and retention-focused outreach

CORE COMPETENCIES

Academic Advising & Degree Planning • Student Retention & Case Management • Student Success & Career Coaching • At-Risk, International, & Underrepresented Student Support • Disability Accommodations • Online Advising • Enrollment & Persistence Strategies • FERPA/ SEVIS Compliance • Faculty Collaboration

EDUCATION

Master of Education (M.Ed.), College Student Affairs Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Religious Studies

Indiana Wesleyan University – Marion, IN

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Academic Counselor

2022

• Advised a high-volume caseload (100–150+ students) in healthcare programs, providing degree planning, academic counseling, and career coaching

• Supported student retention and progression through proactive outreach, success planning, and policy guidance

• Conducted remote advising sessions via phone and virtual platforms to support online learners across multiple time zones

CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE – Online Success Coach

2021

• Provided academic advising and success coaching to online certificate and associate-level students, supporting general education and program completion

• Assisted students navigating learning management systems, course requirements, and academic policies, reducing course disengagement

• Supported at-risk students through individualized outreach and structured success planning COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES – College Counselor

2018

• Advised first-generation and early-college students on academic pathways, degree options, and career

• Supported college credit accumulation and academic planning for students balancing secondary and postsecondary coursework

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Academic Advisor

2015–2017

• Delivered comprehensive academic advising to students across multiple programs

• Supported undecided and academically vulnerable students through degree exploration and structured success planning

• Participated in campus-wide retention initiatives aimed at improving persistence and completion

COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY – Advisor, Interim Assistant DIrector 2006–2011

• Provided academic advising and case management to undergraduate students across multiple disciplines

• Served as primary advisor for international students, managing SEVIS compliance and cultural transition support

• Coordinated disability accommodations for students, collaborating with faculty to ensure academic access

• Supported students on academic probation through individualized intervention and advising plans

ADDITIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Naropa University – Associate Director of Admissions & International Recruitment Milligan University – Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management Indiana Wesleyan University – Residential Director, Admissions Coordinator Summer Scholars Polygence Research Academy – College Counselor

Colorado Mountain College – Assistant Coordinator of Student Life OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Goodwill of Colorado - Austin Bluffs, Colorado Springs, CO Keep It Clean – City of Colorado Springs, CO (Laborer) U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau – Aurora, CO (Census Clerk) Lowe’s Home Center – Aurora, CO & Colorado Springs, CO (Sales Associate, Electrical) eviCore Healthcare – Colorado Springs, CO (Outreach Educator, Consumer Engagement) Agape Outpost – Breckenridge, CO (Outreach Specialist) PRESENTATIONS

Strengths Quest: Knowing and Using Your Strengths for College Success Advising College Students from Underrepresented Populations Dazed and Confused: Advising the Undeclared Student Marginalized Students: Servicing the Needs of Those Who Could Benefit Most The International Student Process & Advising

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Appreciative Advising Coursework – Florida Atlantic University MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory Certification – CPP International StrengthsFinder Training – Azusa Pacific University SEVIS / F-1 Student Visa Training – NAFSA

Doctor of Education coursework, University of Denver Contemplative Counseling Training, University of Colorado Boulder

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