Shani Newton

About Shani Newton

Experienced higher education professional with extensive experience in advising, retention, recruitment, and student success initiatives. Ability to extensively and effectively work with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills in order to advise, influence, and direct as it relates to prospective academic programs, internship opportunities, or future career goals. I also hold the ability to professionally and effectively deliver presentations to small and large groups. Proficient in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks accurately in deadline sensitive settings gained through self-management and I am able to work proficiently with the public, while maintaining a courteous and professional manner.

Experience

1. Education Program Manager Team Lead

   Applied Research Solutions

   Jun 2022 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Supports the Civilian Institution (CI) School within the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright Patterson Airforce Base (OH). Responsible for managing graduate health professional officer enrollments. Assists officers with education program location selection when required. Prepares permanent change of station relocation guidance. Provides support to students during entire program life-cycle. Assists with preparing periodic and annual evaluations on enrolled students. Provides support in evaluating student academic and clinical travel requirements. Creates and produces management reports on enrollment statistics, and otherwise assists and supports the Healthcare Education Division.

Education

• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1998 — 2003

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  Masters of Education (M.Ed)

  2004 — 2006

• Ferris State University

  Doctorate of Education (Ed.D)

  2017 — 2020