Karen Kasten
Academic Advisor
Wilmington
Summary
Caring Academic Advisor with a 4-year background. Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques, procedures and plans. Skilled in establishing trust and influence in students. In-depth knowledge of all academic majors and requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Cape Fear Community College
10.2021 - Current
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- Served as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and administration to address concerns or conflicts that arose during the course of study.
- Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
Intake Technician
Cape Fear Community College
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Exhibited strong multitasking capabilities while managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously within a high-pressure environment.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to establish rapport with students fostering trust and comfort throughout the intake process.
- Organized and maintained a comprehensive filing system for easy access to important student documents.
- Managed incoming calls from students and faculty addressing concerns or directing them to appropriate resources as needed.
- Proctored testing for students to ensure accommodations were utilized properly and efficient.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Habilitative Science
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2005
Skills
Ethical behavior
Student development
Curriculum planning
Collaborative mindset
Mental Health First Aid
Aspiring Leaders ; Community College Leaders Summit
Appreciative Advising
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Cape Fear Community College
10.2021 - Current
Intake Technician
Cape Fear Community College
08.2016 - 10.2021
Master of Arts - Higher Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Habilitative Science
Appalachian State University
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