LAUREN VAN FOSSEN

laurenvanfossen@gmail.com 925-451-4343 linkedin.com/in/laurenvanfossen Seattle, WA

EDUCATIO N
M aster of Arts, Student Developm ent Administration Expected June 2017
Seattle University

Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology June 2014

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Academ ic Advisor February 2017 Present
College of Arts and Sciences, Seattle University
Guide students through educational planning by developing relationships with advisees and College
of Arts and Sciences students, and connecting students to campus resources and opportunities
Foster reciprocal relationships with faculty advisors to provide mutual advising assistance, to
understand policies and major requirements, and to communicate academic and student affairs events
Analyze program evaluations and student academic data to guide degree completion, resolve student
concerns, and distinguish details and issues regarding academic progress
Specialize as the Pre-Education advisor to guides academic planning for students interested in careers
in education
Manage confidential student academic records, monitor early alerts, and track student progress

Graduate Program Assistant June 2016 February 2017

Career Services, University of Washington-Bothell
Advised undergraduate and graduate students on professional skills, including resume and cover
letter development, interview skills, networking and job search strategies, portfolio preparation, and
graduate school applications
Designed a series of professional development workshops targeted to graduate students by using
assessments, outreach to other career advisors, best practices research, and adult learning theory to
inform program design
Collaborated with graduate school advisors to plan graduate program-specific programming and
market Career Services resources through orientation presentations and online outreach

Graduate Assistant Academ ic Advisor August 2015 February 2017

College of Arts and Sciences, Seattle University
Developed positive and supportive relationships with advisees to guide holistic educational planning,
major and career discernment, college transition, professional development, and referrals to resources
Provided drop-in advising in a fast-paced environment to a high volume of students concerning
registration changes, policy and procedure guidance, educational planning, and referrals
Communicated as a departmental liaison with the International Studies department and Education
Abroad Office to provide mutual advising assistance and to interpret policies and major requirements
Conducted presentations for transfer and first time in college (FTIC) student orientations on academic
advising, student and advisor responsibilities, and registration
Participated in professional development trainings to further develop multicultural competency,
particularly in the context of advising and supporting diverse and marginalized student populations
 LAUREN VAN FOSSEN
laurenvanfossen@gmail.com 925-451-4343 linkedin.com/in/laurenvanfossen Seattle, WA

New Student Advisor April 2014 - September 2014

New Student and Transition Programs, UCLA
Advised first time in college (FTIC) and transfer students during new student orientations on course
registration, campus resources, and personal and academic concerns to support student transition
Led over 40 presentations on degree requirements and course registration
Facilitated difficult conversations with groups of students on topics ranging from the academic
environment, student diversity, sexual violence, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual health, mental
health, and campus resources

ADDITIO NAL EXPERIENCE

Co-Editor-in-Chief June 2016 - Present
MAGIS: A Student Development Journal, Seattle University
Manage the production of the Student Development Administration programs scholarly journal
Recruit submissions from current students and faculty, the programs alumni network, and the student
affairs broader community to expand the visibility and outreach of the journal and the program
Coach an editorial board of graduate students on the publishing and editing process

Preview Days Co-Coordinator January 2016 - March 2016

Office of Student Development, Seattle University
Analyzed assessment data from the previous years Preview Days survey to redesign more inclusive
and engaging 2-day admission events for prospective graduate students
Recruited and trained volunteers for accessible and welcoming outreach and hospitality
Launched a new student development departmental open house by coordinating volunteers and
communicating with graduate assistantship supervisors

Tutor October 2014 - August 2015

C2 Education, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Designed engaging and intentional lessons by integrating instructional and independent work for
students, and encouraging goal setting to promote self-efficacy, resilience, and confidence in learning
Tracked student academic progress with detailed records to ensure consistency and accountability

President January 2013 - January 2014

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Chi Chapter at UCLA
Chief Executive Officer of an organization of 195 members for strategic direction in the areas of
recruitment, finance, philanthropy, member development, special events, scholarship, and risk
management

RESEARCH
Graduate Research Project March 2016-June 2016
Student Veteran Support in a Community College
Examined the equity of support services and experiences of student Veterans at a community college
Collected and analyzed qualitative data using interviews and focus groups to inform student support

PRO FESSIO NAL M EM BERSHIPS

NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)