Jacoba Durrell

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT JACOBA DURRELL

With over a decade of experience in higher education, I bring a dynamic blend of skills spanning virtual college instruction, career development, corporate partnership cultivation, and technology integration. My expertise lies in fostering student engagement and success while creating innovative career pathways aligned with evolving industry needs.Having taught online courses in Business Communication and Management, I have developed a strong ability to connect with students virtually and ensure meaningful, outcomes-driven learning. As a Global Career Development Facilitator, I design effective job search strategies, facilitate career readiness programs, and specialize in social media presence and personal branding.My background includes managing daily operations and budgets for career services, leading workshops, seminars, career fairs, and national webinars, and overseeing career resources such as the career library, website, and job listings. I have also contributed to strategic planning and performance action plans that have enhanced departmental efficiency and service delivery.A distinctive part of my professional identity is my ability to merge higher education leadership with intentional program and technology development. I have integrated educational technology into the classroom to elevate engagement and learning outcomes. Additionally, I have served on a regional technology team, helping administer virtual conferences and strengthen social media outreach through marketing analysis.I am passionate about building professional learning pathways and cultivating partnerships that expand opportunities for student placement and workforce readiness.I invite you to connect and explore how we can collaborate to support academic success and meaningful career development.