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KATHERINE MURPHY

435O N. BROADWAY ST. #503 | CHICAGO, IL 60613 | 314.540.6766 | [email protected]

Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | Chicago, IL
Master of Education in Higher Education

Expected Graduation: August 2015

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY | Kirksville, MO


Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication, minor in English
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE | Newcastle, NSW Australia

May 2011
Feb. 2010-June 2010

Work Experience in Higher Education


GRADUATE ASSISTANT | School of Communication | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL
July 2014-Present
Assist transfer students during Orientation in designing their course schedule and major plans
Identify course articulations and create transfer credit summaries to better aid transfer student transitions
Guide a shared caseload of 700+ students as they discern their interests, skills, and goals when selecting a specific
major within the school
Conduct graduation audit meetings with graduating students
Outreach to students of concern while offering support and resources
Co-advise Deans Student Advisory Council providing professional and leadership development opportunities and
a forum to enhance the student experience in the School of Communication
Serve on the Honors Committee, advertising, reviewing applications, and selecting recipients for scholarships and
awards
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE MANAGER | Booth School of Business | Univ. of Chicago | Chicago, IL July 2014-Mar. 2015
Provide resources and guidance to MBA students and alumni seeking information regarding career research
Assist MBA students and alumni with database and library use in the Career Resource Center
Operate the reception desk by making appointments, responding to student/alumni needs, and maintaining timely
and clear correspondence
Create flowcharts for interpreting and analyzing Hogan Development Scale to better assist coaches and students

Analyze resume review data from Campus Recruitment to ensure all students are receiving appropriate feedback
ASSISTANT RESIDENT DIRECTOR |Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL
July 2013-May 2014
Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated three Resident Assistants on a staff of six
Created and implemented a program and community engagement tracking system for direct supervisees
Developed curriculum for leadership, program planning, and goal-setting training while providing ongoing
mentorship and advising for the Baumhart Hall Council
Provided guidance and crisis response while serving on a 3-person duty rotation
Assisted with building operations for an apartment-style, upper-division and graduate student residence with an
occupancy of 400 and dense international population
Exhibited the values of care and restorative justice by adjudicating alleged policy violations
Served on the Housing Operations Committee, planning and preparing materials for hall opening/closing, health
and safety checks, and residence hall tours
CAREER SUCCESS ASSOCIATE | Aurora University | Aurora, IL
Jan. 2012-June 2013
Initiated campus-wide Career Development Month program of educational and promotional activities
Planned annual career conference with a group of advisees attended by 50 students and 20 local professionals
Advised students and alumni on resume, cover letter, and portfolio construction
Operated, promoted, and trained faculty, staff, alumni, and students to utilize OptimalResume, an online career
development application
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KATHERINE MURPHY
4350 N. BROADWAY ST. #503 | CHICAGO, IL 60613 | 314.540.6766 | [email protected]
RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR | Aurora University | Aurora, IL
June 2011-June 2013
Recruited, selected, trained, and directly supervised 10 residential student staff members as well as 6 student office
workers
Created and implemented department-wide programming planning and tracking instruments using OrgSync
Managed building operations for an all-freshman co-educational residence hall with an occupancy of 235
Provided guidance and crisis response while serving on a 4-person duty rotation
Exhibited the values of care and restorative justice by adjudicating alleged policy violations
Advised RA Recognition Committee in the planning of monthly recognition activities and the annual recognition
banquet attended by students, staff, and campus partners
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR | Truman State Univ. | Kirksville, MO
July 2010-May 2011
Recruited, hired, trained, and directly supervised 6 Resident Assistants and Apartment Managers on a staff of 13
Assisted with building operations for a traditional, co-educational residence hall with an occupancy of 65 and an
apartment-style residence with an occupancy of 175
Managed hall desk and night monitor operations for an apartment complex and a small residence hall
Hired, trained, scheduled, and directly supervised 35 student hall desk assistants and night monitors
Provided guidance and crisis response while serving on a weekend duty rotation
Designed and produced advertising materials while serving as a member of the RA Selection Committee
Awarded funding to innovative and large-scale programs which targeted diversity, social justice, and alcohol
education as a member of the Programming Grant Committee

Internships
INTERN | Fulbright Student Services |Institute of International Education | Chicago, IL
Jan. 2015-Present
Assist with planning and implementation of the first Chicago Fulbright Enrichment Seminar on Youth
Empowerment and Engagement
Communicate with seminar attendees and volunteers via email and phone in an efficient and timely manner
Research and compile list of potential keynote speakers, panelists, community service sites, and activities for
seminar
Manage seminar guest list, track RSVPs, invite new guests and volunteers, and track travel arrangements
GRADUATE INTERN | Honors College |University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL
Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014
Create Honors College Advisor Handbook providing resources, contact information, and course sequencing rules
to new and current staff in the Advising office
Create advising syllabus for current Honors College students, providing expectations, resources, and sample fouryear plan information
Co-instruct Honors 101 seminar, introducing students to campus resources and teaching skills for success
Conducted informal assessment of Honors 101 seminar program by interviewing advisors and campus partner
instructors about the structure, intention, and value of the program
Co-advise high-achieving students of all majors for success with supervisor during appointments

Professional Affiliations
NACADA | Member
NASPA | Member
ILLINOIS SMALL COLLEGE PLACEMENT ASSOCIATION | Aurora University

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Nov. 2014-Present
July 2014-Present
Aug. 2012-May 2013

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