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ALEXA J. FORSTER

14701 77 PL NE, Kenmore, WA 98028| 425.736.0881 | aforster@uw.edu

EDUCATION
Master of Education, Student Development Administration
Seattle University

Expected June 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

University of Washington

Residential Life Program Assistant

June 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2012 - Present

Housing & Food Services, University of Washington

Manage the organization and operations of a Residential Life Office
Supervise the daily tasks of two office assistants
Maintain annual program budget of $6000
Oversee housing tour process and indirectly supervise 20 housing tour guides
Provide administrative support to three Resident Directors and one Residential Life administrator
Assist with Residential Life move in of 6,000 students
Collaborate with custodial, facilities maintenance, desk services, conference services, and dining services to
provide support and assistance with a variety of administrative tasks
Complete tasks related to the organization and implementation of Residential Life Resident Director and
Resident Adviser selection and training programs
Interpret financial policies and procedures and provide a resource to staff with regard to purchasing
regulations and the management of program funds
Instruct resident adviser preparatory course for candidates in RA selection process

Resident Adviser

June 2009 - June 2012

Housing & Food Services, University of Washington

Provided personal and academic advising for 50-75 students living in the residential communities
Planned and implemented floor, building, and campus wide academic, social, and educational programs
Upheld residence hall policy through confrontation of policy violations, one-on-one conversations, and
follow up with students
Facilitated meetings for 50-75 students to educate residents on hall policy and community issues
Mediated conflict between students residing in the residence halls
Modeled and supported issues of diversity and safety for residents

Housing Ambassador







January 2010 June 2012
Housing & Food Services, University of Washington
Provided tours of the residential communities to prospective students and their guests
Utilized public speaking skills to articulate policies to groups of up to 75 people

Freshman Interest Group Leader

March 2010 December 2010

First Year Programs, University of Washington

Instructed a general studies course to 25 first year students
Provided introductory information to students regarding campus life, academics, social involvement etc.
Advised students one-on-one about academics and major selection process

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Husky Mentor

September 2010 June 2012

March 2014 - Present

May 2014 - Present

First Year Programs, University of Washington

Served as mentor to incoming first year students
Mentored 2 students each academic year
Provided information about campus, surrounding area, academics, social opportunities etc.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Graduate Intern

Athletics, Seattle University

Create career development guide to help student athletes with career discernment process
Assist in implementation of events for 100+ student athletes
Advise student athletes one-on-one about academics and career development
Tutor student athletes in various subject matters including writing, reading, and math

Communications Chair

Seattle University Student Development Association (SUSDA), Seattle University

Serve on executive board for student development graduate program student organization
Develop and distribute weekly newsletter to students, staff, and faculty in graduate program
Manage official social media sites for graduate program
Maintain internal program website for graduate program students
Serve as co-chair of Graduation Celebration planning committee

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Resident Director Recruitment Committee, University of Washington, September 2012-Present

Housing Tour Planning Committee, University of Washington, September 2012-Present
Cleanliness Inspections Review Committee, University of Washington, June 2013-June 2014
Recognition Committee, University of Washington, August 2014 Present

PRESENTATIONS

Effective Programming in the Residence Halls, University of Washington, September 2014

Developing a Successful Group Dynamic, University of Washington, April 2014
Exploring Systems of Educational Inequity, Seattle University, December 2013
Creative Programming in the Residence Halls, University of Washington, September 2013

PUBLICATIONS

Graduation Rates Among Student-Athletes: Research to Practice, MAGIS: A Student Development Journal, 9th
Edition, May 2015
Accessible Services for Underserved Populations, MAGIS: A Student Development Journal, 9th Edition, May 2015

OTHER

Curriculum Development, Administrative Office Assistant Training, September 2014

Facilitator Certification, Green Dot Institute, July 2014

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