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Michele D. Cain

Arcadia University
Philadelphia
23
years of professional experience

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my exceptional organizational and communication skills, and ability to work well with people.

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Work History

Housing Operations Coordinator

2 Years 7 Months
Arcadia University | 11.2023 - 06.2026

Serve as the front line customer service contact concerning all housing, operations and student matters to provide quality customer services to students, parents, faculty and staff.

Craft specific communications regarding philosophy and housing offerings to commuter and graduate students.

Maintain accurate housing records for all undergraduate and graduate students.

Liaise with internal departments (e.g. Finance and Administration, Dining Services, Facilities etc. to ensure a consistently supportive experience for students.

Manage break housing, early arrivals and late departures, including coordinating key distribution, billing, facilities and housekeeping needs.

Administrative Assistant, Housing

2 Years 3 Months
Arcadia University | 08.2021 - 11.2023

Monitor department operating budget and reconciliation

Administrative Assistant, Engagement and New Student Programs

15 Years 8 Months
Arcadia University | 12.2005 - 08.2021
  • Provide support for 25 First Year Seminars (FYS), which includes event planning, and/or food orders and monitor budgets for each class section utilizing Excel.
  • Monitor the department operating budget and reconciliation
  • Supervise and mentor 10 work study students and one graduate student, as well as submit attendance records for payroll processing.
  • Maintain records and files related to programs and events, as well as student involvement in organizations via PowerCampus.
  • Administrative duties including answering telephones, distributing mail and providing excellent customer service to off campus and on campus constituents and partners.
  • Manage elements of annual New Student Orientation (NSO) and Family Weekend, which include student and family registrations, space reservations, facilities set-ups, food orders, website updates, etc.
  • Maintain web calendar for organizations
  • Maintain strict office confidentiality
  • Provide excellent customer service via phone, email and face to face inquires
  • Works independently and within the team to fulfill departmental goals and mission
  • Other duties as assigned

Secretary, Conference Services and Student Activities

7 Years 8 Months
Arcadia University | 12.2005 - 08.2013
  • Assist on/off campus constituents with room reservations sending confirmations and logging activity utilizing Active Data and Event Management Systems
  • Administrative duties including answering telephones, distribution mail and providing customer services to off campus and on campus constituents and partners.
  • Supervise 20 work-study students, as well as submit attendance records for payroll processing.
  • Manage elements of Family Weekend at Fall Fest which include student and family registrations, space reservations, facilities set-ups, food orders, website updates, budget reconciliations and management
  • Assist with monthly budget through comparing excel spreadsheet with monthly budget reports.

Administrative Assistant, President/Director of Development

1 Year 9 Months
West Catholic High School | 03.2004 - 12.2005
  • Liaison between Executive Team and alumni, alumnae, student, parents and staff.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and secretarial staff records, including vacation, personal and sick time.
  • Created monthly reports; revenue received, revenue owed, outstanding pledges etc. utilizing Microsoft Excel and Raiser’s Edge Constituent Management Program.
  • Produce quarterly pledge reminder letters utilizing Microsoft Word and Raiser’s Edge.
  • Quarterly preparation of all Executive and Committee Meetings; invitations, dinners, location, meeting packets, agenda etc.
  • Maintained and order all computer and office supplies
  • Provide excellent customer service via phone, email and face to face inquires
  • Secondary receptionist
  • Other duties as assigned

Secretary, Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs

8 Months
Saint John Neumann High School | 07.2003 - 03.2004
  • Responsible for the input and distribution of all student rosters and report cards utilizing the Jen-A-Sys program.
  • Schedule appointments for Assistant Principal utilizing Palm Pilot and Microsoft Outlook
  • Maintain accurate student files, which include medical, dental and educational records
  • Phone, email and face to face inquires
  • Secondary receptionist
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma

Edward Bok A.V.T. High School

Skills

Event Planning
Budgeting
Payroll
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Recordkeeping

Timeline

Housing Operations Coordinator

Arcadia University
11.2023 - 06.2026Read More

Administrative Assistant, Housing

Arcadia University
08.2021 - 11.2023Read More

Administrative Assistant, Engagement and New Student Programs

Arcadia University
12.2005 - 08.2021Read More

Secretary, Conference Services and Student Activities

Arcadia University
12.2005 - 08.2013Read More

Administrative Assistant, President/Director of Development

West Catholic High School
03.2004 - 12.2005Read More

Secretary, Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs

Saint John Neumann High School
07.2003 - 03.2004Read More

Edward Bok A.V.T. High School

High School Diploma
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Michele D. Cain