Amanda Brooks

About Amanda Brooks

With over 10 years of experience in higher education administration, I specialize in faculty and academic affairs, curriculum coordination, and data analytics to drive institutional success. Most recently I served as the Senior Coordinator for Academic & Faculty Affairs at CU Denver\'s College of Arts & Media where I leveraged expertise in university programming, advising, and student information systems to enhance faculty processes and student engagement. Faculty & Curriculum Management – Expertise in faculty evaluations, tenure & promotion, academic excellence awards, and course scheduling. Data-Driven Insights – Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that support strategic decision-making. Student & Admissions Support – Guide prospective students, manage graduate applications, and enhance enrollment processes. Higher Ed Leadership & Collaboration – Active in university staff councils, governance committees, and community outreach.Beyond my professional role, I was a Colorado Master Gardener, an advocate for young professionals in higher education, and a dedicated volunteer in my community.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Executive Office Coordinator

   San Francisco Conservatory Of Music

   Aug 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Facilitate faculty governance processes for the Faculty Executive Committee, Compliance Committee and All-Faculty meetings including agenda preparation, meeting coordination, recording of minutes and documentation of institutional decision-making in collaboration with the Provost• Coordinate Board of Trustee meetings, institutional events (Convocation, Commencement, etc.) and presidential/provost-level operations requiring cross-constituency coordination• Manage faculty and student engagement initiatives including small-group meetings with executive leadership• Prepare financial reports for operational analysis; process executive expense reconciliation and maintain fiscal compliance • Coordinate conference logistics, meeting materials and executive-level hospitality for trustees, VIP guests, faculty and institutional visitors

Education

• ATLAS Institute at CU Boulder

  Master of Science - MS, Creative Technologies and Design

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Bachelors of Science, News-Editorial Journalism

  2007 — 2011

• St. Mary's Academy High School

  High School Diploma

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Dreamweaver
• Public Speaking
• Photoshop
• Powerpoint
• Web Design
• Outlook
• Flickr
• Social Media
• Editing
• Blogging
• Email Marketing
• Public Relations
• Photography
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Newsletters
• Event Planning
• Press Releases
• Research
• Graphic Design
• Microsoft Office
• Illustrator
• Writing
• Social Networking
• Facebook
• Customer Service
• Salesforce
• Cvent