Caroline Rourke
Project Coordinator, Governmental and Community Affairs at Boston College
- Role
- Project Coordinator, Governmental and Community Affairs at Boston College
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Project Coordinator, Governmental and Community Affairs
Apr 2013 — Present
Responsible for maintaining the University\'s interaction and fostering of positive relationships with our host communities of Boston and Newton, as well as the federal, state, and city levels of government.Facilitates contacts with government and community resources and provides counsel and outreach on policies, legislation and issues impacting the University.Oversees activities and programs that benefit surrounding communities by offering scholarship assistance to undergraduates, continuing education benefits to municipal employees, grant funding for community-based organizations, tutoring and literacy support in local schools and access to artistic, cultural and athletic programs and events.Community programs and partnerships- Allston-Brighton Community Task Force- Boston College Arts Festival/Neighborhood Night at the Theater- Boston College Neighborhood Center- Boston Private Industry Council (PIC Summer Program)- Brighton High School (SAT Prep Program)- Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF grants, Boston Shines)- Oak Square YMCA- St. Columbkille Partnership School/Thomas Edison School (BC Race to Educate, Read Aloud Program)- Student Financial Aid Forums (AICUM)- West End House Boys and Girls ClubOrganization of other major events- U.S. Conference of Mayors, Economic Growth Initiative: October 8, 2015- Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Martin J. Walsh: January 6, 2014 - Senator Edward J. Markey rally featuring President Obama: June 12, 2013- Presidential Motorcade, President Barack Obama\'s visit to Boston: April 18, 2013- Secretary John Kerry\'s Farewell Address, Boston, MA: January 30, 2013
Education
Venice International University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
2008 — 2008
Boston College Lynch School
Master’s Degree, Education Administration and Policy
2015 — 2018
Boston College
Bachelor’s Degree
2005 — 2009
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
- Microsoft Office
- Administration
- Student Affairs
- Higher Education
- Community Outreach
- Research
- Marketing
- Program Evaluation
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