Michael J. Olson [email protected]
Education
M.S. Academic Advisement, Administration Kansas State University
2013, Graduated Phi Kappa Phi
B.S. English, Technical Writing Dixie State University
2008
Professional Experience
Director, Academic Advisement Center Dixie State University
2013-Present
Manage all department accounts and budget accordingly
Participate in hiring of part-time advisors and peer mentors
Coordinate the IMPACT Grant, placing a part-time college advisor in a local high school to work with college preparation
Serve as Utah Scholars liaison for Washington County
Organize team of six presenters
Work directly with local middle school counselors
Coordinate training opportunities for presenters
Act as Chairman of Financial Aid Committee
Manage AdvisorTRAC software for all advisors throughout campus
Attend and participate in monthly Academic Council and Curriculum meetings
Prepare Academic Advisement strategic planning documents
Collaborate with campus personnel to organize commencement ceremony
Academic Advisor Dixie State University
2009-Present
Prepare academic degree plans for undergraduate students using Banner
Conduct graduation interviews and process graduation applications
Evaluate financial aid degree audits and prescribe solutions to retain aid
Assist students with the admissions process
Advise students with career advisement, including declaring a major
Teach Academic Success Forum
Represent Dixie State College on the Utah Advising and Orientation Association (UAOA) board
Oversee the Returning Adult program
Professor of English, Adjunct Dixie State University
2009-Present
Organize weekly lesson plans
Prepare and deliver weekly lectures
Oversee grading and academic records
Integrate online learning modules and homework into course requirements
Freelance Writer St. George, Utah
2006-Present
Published in:
Desert Valley Times, Mesquite, Nevada
Dixie Weekly News, St. George, Utah
Southern Utah Youth Sports Magazine, St. George, Utah
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball Dixie State University
2005-2009
Organize and implement academic advisement strategy for all athletes
Prepare daily practice plans
Provide leadership to members of the basketball program
Oversee travel arrangements and assist with the budget
Manage scholarship database
Education
M.S. Academic Advisement, Administration Kansas State University
2013, Graduated Phi Kappa Phi
B.S. English, Technical Writing Dixie State University
2008
Professional Experience
Director, Academic Advisement Center Dixie State University
2013-Present
Manage all department accounts and budget accordingly
Participate in hiring of part-time advisors and peer mentors
Coordinate the IMPACT Grant, placing a part-time college advisor in a local high school to work with college preparation
Serve as Utah Scholars liaison for Washington County
Organize team of six presenters
Work directly with local middle school counselors
Coordinate training opportunities for presenters
Act as Chairman of Financial Aid Committee
Manage AdvisorTRAC software for all advisors throughout campus
Attend and participate in monthly Academic Council and Curriculum meetings
Prepare Academic Advisement strategic planning documents
Collaborate with campus personnel to organize commencement ceremony
Academic Advisor Dixie State University
2009-Present
Prepare academic degree plans for undergraduate students using Banner
Conduct graduation interviews and process graduation applications
Evaluate financial aid degree audits and prescribe solutions to retain aid
Assist students with the admissions process
Advise students with career advisement, including declaring a major
Teach Academic Success Forum
Represent Dixie State College on the Utah Advising and Orientation Association (UAOA) board
Oversee the Returning Adult program
Professor of English, Adjunct Dixie State University
2009-Present
Organize weekly lesson plans
Prepare and deliver weekly lectures
Oversee grading and academic records
Integrate online learning modules and homework into course requirements
Freelance Writer St. George, Utah
2006-Present
Published in:
Desert Valley Times, Mesquite, Nevada
Dixie Weekly News, St. George, Utah
Southern Utah Youth Sports Magazine, St. George, Utah
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball Dixie State University
2005-2009
Organize and implement academic advisement strategy for all athletes
Prepare daily practice plans
Provide leadership to members of the basketball program
Oversee travel arrangements and assist with the budget
Manage scholarship database