Kate Nelson
Amherstview,ON
Summary
Dedicated and experienced professional seeking a teaching position in the administrative or legal field at an Ontario College. Leveraging a strong background in examination coordination, academic integrity oversight, and legal support to contribute to the development and success of students in administrative and legal studies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Examination and Academic Consideration Coordinator
Queen's University
01.2015 - Current
- Leadership and Supervision: Direct, allocate, and supervise the work of other staff members
- Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment, demonstrating strong leadership skills in overseeing examination and academic integrity coordination functions
- Manage Examination Operations: Oversee all aspects of examination operations for online examinations within the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences
- Manage student accommodations and requests for academic consideration, addressing extenuating circumstances for online exams
- Ensure effective policies, procedures, schedules, and communication to faculty, proctors, Exams Office, and staff
- Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships within other faculties to enhance overall support for students
- Academic Integrity Coordination: Oversee the coordination of academic integrity investigations
- Review new cases, conduct initial assessments, and ensure adherence to investigation deadlines
- Identify potential issues, actions, inconsistencies, and conflicts arising from Academic Integrity cases, escalating complex matters
- Accommodation Requests and Liaison: Receive and process accommodation requests, liaising with students, instructors, and campus partners to implement effective accommodation plans.
Program Assistant
Queen's University
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Accurately responded to student inquiries regarding admission, course enrollment, and upcoming events, contributing to a positive student experience.
- Provided administrative support to the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program, contributing to the smooth functioning of the department and enhancing overall program efficiency.
- Facilitated effective communication between students, instructors, and Accessibility Services to implement accommodation plans, promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Conducted recruitment activities by traveling to other cities for university fairs.
Law Clerk
RST Law
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Drafted Legal Documents: Prepared and drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards
- Assisted in the creation of legal memoranda summarizing case law and statutory authority
- Court Filings and Case Management: Managed court filings, ensuring timely submission of documents and adherence to court rules and procedures
- Assisted in the organization and maintenance of case files, tracking deadlines and court appearances
- Client Communication: Interacted with clients to gather necessary information, respond to inquiries, and provide updates on case progress
- Supported attorneys in client meetings, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
- Legal Database Management: Utilized legal databases to retrieve and organize relevant case law, statutes, and legal resources for ongoing cases
- Maintained an up-to-date and organized system for easy retrieval of legal information
- Administrative Support: Provided administrative support to legal professionals, including calendar management, scheduling, and document organization
- Handled phone calls, managed correspondence, and performed other administrative tasks as needed.
Education
Police Foundations Program -
Algonquin College
Law Clerk Program -
St. Lawrence College
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Resource Allocation
- Best Practices Implementation
- Time Management
Timeline
Program Assistant
Queen's University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Examination and Academic Consideration Coordinator
Queen's University
01.2015 - Current
Law Clerk
RST Law
01.2012 - 01.2015
Police Foundations Program -
Algonquin College
Law Clerk Program -
St. Lawrence College
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