Elizabeth A.

Parolski
Eaparolski@gmail.com | 23 NotARealStreetNAME | East Windsor, NJ 08520 | Mobile: 555-123-4567

Education
Boston College
Masters of Arts in Higher Education Concentration in Student Affairs

Overall GPA 3.802

Awarded the Deans Award Scholarship

Chestnut Hill, MA
May 2014

Loyola University Maryland

Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Secondary Education

Member of Kappa Delta Pi (National Education Honor Society)

Baltimore, MD
May 2010

Higher Education Experience

Center for Leadership and Engagement, Middlesex Community College
Bedford/Lowell, MA
Temporary Special Programs Coordinator
September-November 2014
! Created and implemented service and civic engagement programs on both campuses for Fall 2014 as part of
Seasons of Service campaign.
! Advised three service and civically minded student organizations in program development and implementation.
! Advised and aided all student organizations in meeting their service and civic engagement requirements.
! Developed student leader training for Collegiate Link to streamline online student organization management.
! Published an entry for NASPA LEAD Blog entitled Building Capacity and Buy-in Through Partnerships.
! Initiated planning for Alternative Spring Break for Spring 2015 trip to the Gulf Coast.
! Managed social media platforms of the Center for Leadership and Engagement, including marketing campaigns for
large-scale programs and promoting Collegiate Link.
Public Service Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Graduate Assistant for Programs and Fellowships
August 2012-September 2014
! Counseled perspective students throughout the public service fellows and interns application and interview process.
! Advised fellows and interns in preparing for their community service experiences as well as during their projects.
! Assisted in carrying out a selective public service fellowship and internship application process including reviewing
applications, conducting interviews, selecting successful applicants, and advising students throughout the process.
! Marketed the fellowships and internships program to student groups and through media outlets across campus.
! Designed and implemented orientation sessions for interns and fellows upon acceptance into the program.
! Assisted students in leveraging their service experiences for career enhancement and exploration.
! Planned and implemented application preparation workshops for interested applicants.
! Managed the content of the Public Service Center blog that highlights student service experiences.
! Coordinated with community partners in Cambridge and Boston to execute successful Community Service Fairs.
! Assisted in the execution of CityDays service events, Giving Tree, IDEAS events, as well as other office initiatives.
! Coordinated with faculty members to market Public Service Centers programs for specific disciplines.
! Oversaw all administrative aspects of the community service work-study program for one semester.
! Represented the Public Service Center on career and internship panels for the Global Career Education & Career
Development Center.
Graduate Education Association, Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
President
May 2013-May 2014
! Oversaw a board of eight graduate students, who represented each of the academic programs in Lynch School of
Education, where board members addressed graduate student programming needs and academic concerns.
! Supervised the Vice Presidents to ensure all communications, program logistics, Grad Lounge maintenance, and
daily GEA operations were effectively carried out to promote community with the Lynch School.
! Supervised the implementation of over 30 programs throughout the year that served over 800 graduate students.
! Ensured all programs were accessible and marketed to all Lynch School students.
! Managed a programming budget of over $48,000.
! Oversaw the dissemination of board member tuition remission and stipends.
! Carried out two competitive application and interview processes for Executive Board and co-chair positions.
! Collaborated with the Associate Dean of Students, Graduate Admissions, and the Graduate Student Association to
organize programs that disseminated vital information and addressed the needs of Lynch School graduate students.
! Consulted on the redevelopment of Accepted Students Day program to welcome new graduate students to campus.
! Member of the Lynch School Education Policy Committee, which evaluates all new courses in Lynch, introduces
school wide initiatives, and addresses academic needs.

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NODA Intern, Framingham State University

Framingham, MA
Office of First Year Programs
May 2013- August 2013
! Advised the senior orientation leader in management of cohesive orientation team dynamics during the summer.
! Designed and implemented training for 21 orientation leaders on team building, new students, and leadership.
! Assisted with the coordination, implementation, and oversight of 10 summer orientation sessions.
! Organized, promoted, and executed food drives at ten summer orientations resulting in donations of over 350 items.
! Developed and implemented a social media strategy and guide for the office, doubling student Twitter engagement.
! Coordinated a campus-wide social media campaign targeting all new and first year students.
! Implemented training for over 30 Peer Mentors focused on engaging peers through Twitter and Facebook.
Graduate Student Life Office, Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
! Served as a Graduate Orientation Guide and welcoming students to Boston College.
August 2012-June 2014
! Member of the Grad Ball Committee, which oversaw and implemented a comprehensive event plan while maintaining an
event budget of over $15,000.
! Prepared and presented highest rated orientation session entitled Life in Boston, provided new students with a working
knowledge of Boston and the surrounding areas.
Boston College Higher Education Program
Chestnut Hill, MA
! Volunteered for interview day as well as planned corresponding social events.
August 2012-May 2014
! Member of the planning and selection committee for the Mary Kinnane Awards and celebration.
! Executive member of MAPS, higher education mentoring program, that planned mentoring and social events for students
focused on professional development, such as sessions on conference preparation and summer internship opportunities.
! Created a comprehensive exams information session for all first-year students to aid in exam preparation.
Office of Student Life, Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Resident Assistant for First Year Students
August 2007-May 2010
! Led two living-learning communities focused on aiding first-year students in their transition into the Loyola community
both academically and socially.
! Planned over four programs a month for residents focused on creating an inclusive, healthy, supportive community.
! Provided monthly community service programming for residents.
! Served as a member of the training committee, which planned training outcome based training for new RAs.
! Collaborated with orientation leaders to plan events for students to aid in answering all questions about college life.
! Coordinated with the Office of First Year Programs to promote and develop events that supported first year students.
Office Assistant
May 2009-September 2009
! Redesigned the hiring process for desk assistant employees within Student Life, including reviewing applications and
assigning students to positions throughout the campus.
! Assisted in the coordination of students arriving early to campus as well as residence hall preparations.
Center for Community Service and Justice, Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Spring Break Outreach (SBO): Participant-2006-2008, Leader-2009
October 2006-May 2009
! Participated in spring break community service trips to New Orleans area and Appalachia.
! Lead a group of 11 students and one staff member to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi where I was responsible for all risk
management and safety of all participants throughout the duration of the trip.
! Created and carried out a daily reflection program that challenged participants to examine their experiences critically.
! Collaborated with other leaders to prepare educational training sessions and fundraisers before and after the trips.

Higher Education Awards and Honors

Awarded the Mary Kinnane Award for Excellence in 2014, which is awarded to graduating students for excellence in
academics and service to others, the profession, and the greater Boston College community.
Awarded the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Student Life Star Award in 2014, which is awarded to
non-MIT staff whose exemplary work has had a positive impact on the student experience at MIT.
Awarded the Unsung Hero Resident Assistant award in 2010, from Loyola University Office of Student Life, given to
resident assistants for support of fellow RAs, excellence in the position, and commitment to building community.
Awarded the Creating Awareness residential assistant programming award from Loyola University Office of Student
Life 2009, for programs based on the popular PostSecret website.

Professional Development
Volunteer at NASPA Region 1 Conference
Attended NASPA National, Baltimore
NASPA Member
NODA Member

2013
2014
2012-Current
2012-Current