Marissa Geraghty
College Access Director at NJ LEEP
- Role
- Director of College Access and Success at Nj Leep
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Director of College Access and Success
Sep 2016 — Present · Newark, NJ, US
Provide logistical and emotional support to 30-35 high school seniors and families navigating all facets of the college application process including materials for admission, and Educational Opportunity Fund, FAFSA, and CSS completionDevelop curriculum and teach five-week summer program, and manage academic year CAP classes, which consist of four weekly, two-hour sessions, geared towards finalizing and completing college applications, as well as, academic and social transition topics for first-generation, low-income students Build relationships with college admissions officers and coordinate in-office information sessions and on-campus visitsExpanded college access programming to include semester-long junior spring curriculum, and quarterly programs for underclassmen concentrating on the development of college-going identity Hire, train, and supervise College Access Coordinator, College Student Success Manager, and part-time Access StaffOversee development and execution of College Student Success program for 100+ program graduates empowering first-generation, low-income students through social-emotional transition, academic skill-building, and career readiness
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Education (MEd), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
2013 — 2015
College of the Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2008 — 2012
Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership (IEL)
Victoria Emerging Leaders Program Fellow
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Student Leadership
- Event Planning
- Residence Life
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Community Outreach
- Student Affairs
- Non-Profits
- Higher Education
- Public Speaking
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