JENNIFER ROJAS
Atwater
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a position as a Research Administrator with demonstrated excellence in navigating complex financial problems regarding student funding, payroll systems, federal grants, and start-up funds. Highly organized and skilled in strategic planning. A dependable leader dedicated to collaboration and the successful execution of operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Group Coordinator
School of Engineering, UC Merced
Merced
06.2022 - Current
- Led coordination and processing of funding appointments for graduate researchers, teaching fellows, and teaching assistants while ensuring compliance with grant policies.
- Provided policy advice to students and faculty regarding departmental and university procedures.
- Directed development and monitoring of comprehensive policies for graduate student funding, education, recruitment, admissions, and advising operations to enhance program effectiveness.
- Resolved complex student issues by collaborating with administration and faculty, ensuring timely support during crises.
- Resolved funding discrepancies among faculty, payroll departments, and research administrators.
- Organized workshops and events to foster student engagement and collaboration among peers and faculty.
- Facilitated education on admission procedures for prospective students; coordinated recruitment events.
- Managed admissions processing and financial updates via the graduate program application system.
- Utilized systems such as BANNER, BLINK, Cognos, MyDegreePath and GLAAS.
Evaluator II
Graduate School, CSU Stanislaus
Turlock
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Led student services operations for graduate division, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance.
- Developed strategies for analyzing progress, addressing issues, and evaluating outcomes to support student success.
- Assessed admission and degree clearance eligibility for graduate students to uphold academic standards.
- Tracked student progress and guided resolution of complex situations to ensure academic integrity.
- Facilitated team meetings to enhance collaboration and proactively achieve goals.
- Advised constituents on university policies and procedures, ensuring adherence.
- Collaborated with team members to meet deadlines and achieve objectives, enhancing overall team performance.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock06-2017
Skills
- UCM Campus processes and fund management
- Personnel management and policy
- Employee supervision and HR administration
- Financial Analysis and reporting
- High-volume transaction processing
- Interpersonal motivation and communication skills
- Complex issue evaluation and resolution
- Problem anticipation and solution presentation
References
- Will Lee-Ladouceur, Director of Graduate Programs, School of Engineering, 209-228-0139, wcll@ucmerced.edu
- Ashlie Martini, PhD., Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering, 209-228-2354, amartini@ucmerced.edu
- Sarah Naumes, Managing Director, Secure Water Future, 209-285-4406, snaumes@ucmerced.edu
Timeline
Graduate Group Coordinator
School of Engineering, UC Merced
06.2022 - Current
Evaluator II
Graduate School, CSU Stanislaus
01.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
California State University, Stanislaus