Austin Zhang
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
A young professional with 7+ years of experience in student engagement and development in higher education, managed over 10 complex projects and programs with a passion for building vibrant communities and connecting with people through a variety of means. A lifelong learner, a firm believer in recreation matters, working smart and living hard.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Engagement Manager
Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and oversee Faculty's Student Engagement Strategy with holistic student engagement, personal & professional support programming and initiatives, supporting students at academic risk and connecting students with student services.
- Lead in planning, implementation, and evaluation of student transition programming, including 2 Orientations for over 700 incoming students annually.
- Supervise 2 part-time student assistants and 8 casual student ambassadors on student facing events.
- Support and liaison with 3 student societies on student community building programming.
- Oversee faculty student volunteer program with over 100 student volunteers.
- Lead in the development of international student support & transition framework.
Student & Alumni Engagement Officer
Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed & oversaw Faculty’s Student Engagement Strategy with holistic student engagement programming and initiatives.
- Manage client relationships of 12 alumni mentors and 14 student mentees within the Women in Tech Student-Alumni Mentorship program.
- Supervised 2 part-time student assistants.
- Carried out Faculty Alumni Operational Plan, leading in planning of signature alumni facing events.
- Stewarded $260,000 in donations on scholarships and student programming.
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
EduNova Co-operative Ltd.
Halifax, NS
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Developed and managed an international student transition program and worked with 50 international students on their development and university transition by coordinating personalized career, social and cultural programming.
- Experienced in student/client one-on-one advising, student assessment and project evaluation.
- Led in marketing collateral development for and distributions to 12 Canadian schools in China.
- Coordinated international recruitment activities in China, India and the Philippines, including school visits, fairs, and government-related missions.
- Managed over $280,000 project budget.
Education
Bachelor of Management -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada05.2015
Bachelor of Health (Recreation & Leisure Studies) -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada05.2015
Skills
- Student Support, Engagement and Development
- Program Planning and Project Management
- Event, Conference Planning and Logistics
- Database Management and Analysis
- Adobe PDF
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Faculty Staff Appreciation Award by the Computer Science Society 2022
- The Most Inspiring Immigrants in the Maritime by My East Coast Experience 2018
Things that I love outside of work:
Hiking; Dogs; Travel; Books; Food; Music; Gym
Timeline
Student Engagement Manager
Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
08.2022 - Current
Student & Alumni Engagement Officer
Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
10.2020 - 08.2022
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
EduNova Co-operative Ltd.
06.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Management -
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Health (Recreation & Leisure Studies) -
Dalhousie University
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