Jenn Islam

JenniferMIslam@gmail.com | 646.203.5626
EDUCATION

Master of Science in Student Affairs & Higher Education (SAHE) May 2018
Miami University Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and in Women’s & Gender Studies | Minor: International Studies May 2016
Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
Study Abroad Spring 2015
Florence University of the Arts Florence, Italy

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Graduate Assistant for Diversity Enhancement August 2017 - Present

Miami University Graduate School Oxford, OH
• Track, advise and communicate with prospective graduate students to encourage applications
• Compile and organize recruitment data on prospective graduate students and import into the Constituent
Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Coordinate campus visit days and special events for prospective graduate students
• Recruit and inspire interest for Miami University’s graduate programs at graduate fairs
• Practice effective communication and autonomy in office settings
• Assemble over 400 alumna list for programming efforts
• Organize, compile, and arrange over 100 judging instructions and evaluations for Graduate Research Fair
• Design flyers to represent Miami University Graduate School at schools, fairs, and other opportunities
• Execute schoolwide events for more than 150 students, faculty, and staff
• Analyze and edit outdated office manuals and instructional documents for clarity
• Serve as liaison between Graduate Students of Color Association (GSCA) and the Graduate School
• Measure evaluation data from recruitment efforts and GSCA events
• Facilitate community building activities in retreats and special events
• Negotiate and manage GSCA’s budget of $800
• Create and send GSCA newsletter biweekly utilizing MailChimp software
Women*s Center Intern Supervisor August 2017 – Present
Miami University Women*s Center Oxford, OH
• Co-supervise staff of 7 undergraduate student interns with full-time administrative assistant
• Facilitated monthly team-building activities and workshops to promote morale and trust within the staff
• Marketed, communicated, coordinated, assessed, and evaluated recruitment information and processes for
the Women’s Center internship position
• Boosted recruitment and applicant rates by 45% more than compared to 2017
• Connect with on-campus and off-campus departments for programming efforts and referral purposes
• Contribute to revision of undergraduate intern staff manual, new space, and renaming of office
• Utilize and institute StrengthsQuest to build team dynamic and more effective work execution
• Lead productive staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with individual undergraduate interns
• Researched stories and information on Muslim Women Undergraduates on U.S. college campuses
• Built community through American and Muslim Women’s Collaborative through 2 large-scale programs to
promote intersectionality and inclusivity, and foster sense of belonging and inclusion amongst
Women*s Center staff and patrons
• Recognize accomplishments of staff and coordinated celebrations in office and across the university
Research Intern June 2017 – July 2017
Brooklyn College Women’s Center Brooklyn, NY
• Researched services available to Muslim and female identified undergraduates in New York City
• Created database of New York City resources, focusing on Brooklyn-area for students’ personal use and
mentor search
• Designed logo for Muslim Women’s Leadership Development Program (MWLDP) and flyers for Brooklyn College
Women’s Center’s programming efforts
• Developed surveys for target population of MWLDP
• Finalized marketing and distribution details regarding survey created
Graphic Design Intern June 2017 – July 2017
LaGuardia Community College Women’s Center Long Island City, NY
• Designed flyers for all possible events for the 2017-2018 school year
• Developed an archiving system for programs, flyers, and other necessities of the office
• Researched programs and activities of Women’s Centers across United States
Recruitment Chair and Researcher January 2017 – May 2017
Miami University Women’s Center Oxford, OH
 Researched stories and information on Muslim Women Undergraduates on U.S. college campuses
 Built community through American and Muslim Women’s Collaborative through programming
 Marketed, communicated, coordinated, assessed, and evaluated recruitment information and processes for
the Women’s Center internship position
 Boosted recruitment and applicant rates by 31% more than compared to 2016
Assistant Resident Director July 2016 – May 2017
Miami University Office of Residence Life Oxford, OH
 Co-supervised staff of 10 Resident Assistants with a full-time Resident Director and advised Community
Leadership Team (CLT) of 12 students
 Facilitated staff meetings with building and campus updates, discussions, and team builders
 Responded to crisis situations, wrote and reviewed Incident Reports to ensure safety of the hall and the
residents
 Managed a budget of $1,500 for the residence hall for programming and office supplies
 Mediated roommate conflicts between first-year and second-year students
 Recruited and interviewed Resident Assistants and professional staff members

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCES

Student Assistant | Stony Brook University Office of the Dean of Students June 2014 – May 2016
Conference Assistant (CA) | Stony Brook University Campus Residences May 2014 – August 2014
Office Assistant (OA) | Stony Brook University Campus Residences December 2013 – December 2015
Resident Assistant (RA) | Stony Brook University Campus Residences August 2013 – May 2016
Outbound Sponsored Programs Intern | AFS-USA June 2015 – August 2015
Intern | Stony Brook University Center for Prevention and Outreach August 2013 – May 2014
Production Assistant | Stony Brook University Biology Department January 2013 – May 2013

ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS

Graduate
 Alumni Coach, Minds Matter (October 2017 – Present)
 Instructor of EDL 290W – The Nature of Group Leadership, Miami University (Fall 2017)
 Family Leader of RedHawks Igniting Shared Enhancement (RISE), Miami University (November 2016)
Undergraduate
 Advocacy Award, Stony Brook University Department of Women’s & Gender Studies (May 2016)
 Outstanding Academic Success and Career Exploration Program, Stony Brook University Residential Programs
(May 2016)
 Outstanding Community Building Program, Stony Brook University Residential Programs (May 2016)
 JFEW-SUNY International Relations and Global Affairs Program Scholar (August 2014 – May 2016)
 NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (October 2014 – May 2016)
 Recognition Coordinator, National Residence Hall Honorary, Stony Brook University (June 2014 – September
2014)
 Community Builder of the Year, Stony Brook University Residential Programs, Tabler Quad (May 2014)
 Educational Program Award, Stony Brook University Student Life Awards (April 2014)
 Diversity Award for Women’s History Month¸ SBU Committee to Celebrate Diversity (April 2014)
SKILLS

Languages: English, Bengali (Advanced)

Software: Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop, Canva), Video-editing (Windows Movie Maker), Google Suite,
Microsoft Office Suite, Constituent Relationship Management (CRM), MailChimp (newsletter software)
Stony Brook University Certifications: Red Watch Band (alcohol education), CPR, Safe Space (LGBTQ* Ally
workshop), QPR Gatekeeper (depression and suicide workshop), Green Dot Ambassador (sexual assault and
domestic violence educator)
Miami University Trainings: FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, Cyber Security, Safe Zone 101 & 201(LGBTQ* Ally workshops)