Clara Strickland

 


Administrative Coordinator, Nursing

(508) 555-2746
clara.strickland@example.com
linkedin.com/example/clarastrickland
Worcester, MA 01609

STRENGTHS

       
Administrative triage

Shared inboxes and mail became manageable queues, with each request routed clearly and routine questions answered without delay.

Record stewardship

Program review files stayed complete and easy to locate. Colleagues knew where to look when meeting evidence mattered.

Purchasing accuracy

Invoice and purchase order checks caught missing information early. That small step saved follow up later.

Faculty support

Classroom materials and room requests received practical attention, helping instruction continue with fewer last minute interruptions.

Deadline control

During registration peaks, priority lists clarified ownership and kept routine requests moving. A calm process made a difference.

SKILLS

       
  • Academic administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accreditation records
  • Faculty support
  • Student service
  • Shared inbox management
  • Records management
  • Meeting minutes
  • Purchase orders
  • Invoice processing
  • Office supplies
  • Deadline management
  • Written communication

LANGUAGES

       
English
Native
40
Spanish
Intermediate
20

MY CAREER

    
4.9Years
  • Administrative Coordinator, Health Sciences at Elmwood University (2.2 Years)
  • Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs at Northbridge Community College (2.8 Years)

SUMMARY

Administrative coordinator with five years supporting academic departments, faculty, students, and campus partners in deadline driven higher education settings. Coordinates office operations, shared inboxes, postal mail, records, classroom needs, supplies, equipment service, purchasing, invoices, and meeting documentation with steady follow through. Maintains accreditation support files and faculty minutes used during program review activities. Uses Microsoft Word and Excel for schedules, correspondence, tracking logs, meeting materials, and administrative records. Responds to questions with sound judgment, routes requests clearly, and keeps competing priorities moving during active academic terms. Brings practical experience, clear communication, and dependable support that can help a nursing department keep daily operations organized and responsive.

EXPERIENCE

Administrative Coordinator, Health Sciences

Elmwood University
 July 2024 - Present
 Worcester, MA

Coordinates daily administration for three health sciences programs, supporting faculty, students, classrooms, purchasing, records, and program review documentation. Serves as a central contact across campus, keeping requests organized and moving through appropriate channels.

  • Coordinated daily office operations across three health sciences programs during active academic terms.
  • Triaged shared email and postal mail, routing requests to faculty, advisors, finance staff, or campus teams.
  • Maintained accreditation files, faculty minutes, committee records, and evidence inventories for program review.
  • Prepared purchase orders and reconciled invoice documents, resolving missing information before finance submission.
  • Organized classroom materials and room requests, keeping scheduled instruction supplied with required resources.
  • Tracked office supplies and equipment service needs, coordinating replenishment and maintenance without disrupting department work.

Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs

Northbridge Community College
 September 2021 - June 2024
 Framingham, MA

Supported academic affairs operations across nursing, allied health, and general education programs. Managed front office communication, records, meeting documentation, purchasing paperwork, and competing registration deadlines while providing reliable service for faculty and students.

  • Supported academic affairs operations across nursing, allied health, and general education programs.
  • Answered phone, email, and in person questions, connecting requesters with appropriate academic resources.
  • Created Microsoft Word and Excel files for schedules, meetings, purchasing logs, correspondence, and tracking.
  • Compiled meeting packets, recorded decisions and action items, and maintained approved minutes in shared files.
  • Reviewed invoices, supply requests, and supporting documents before routing transactions through purchasing procedures.
  • Managed registration and semester transition deadlines with priority lists, ownership checks, and consistent follow through.

PROJECTS

Program Review Records Coordination
 2024

Supported recurring academic program review by organizing accreditation evidence, faculty meeting minutes, committee records, and documentation inventories. Clear files helped colleagues locate supporting materials without unnecessary back and forth.

Academic Purchasing Workflow
 2023

Improved routine purchasing support by checking requests, invoices, and supporting information before submission. Early review reduced preventable follow up and kept department transactions moving through established procedures.

LEADERSHIP & AWARDS

  • Recognized by academic affairs colleagues for dependable support during registration and semester transition periods.
  • Selected by department teams to maintain meeting records and program review documentation requiring careful follow through.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Business Administration
Quinsigamond Community College   GPA: 3.5
 2021
 Worcester, MA
Coursework: Business communication, Microsoft Office applications, accounting principles, organizational management

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate 2023
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Word and Excel 2023

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
  • Academic Administration: Faculty support, student services, department operations
  • Records Management: Accreditation files, meeting minutes, evidence inventories
  • Purchasing Administration: Purchase orders, invoice processing, budget procedures
  • Communication Systems: Shared inboxes, postal mail, correspondence routing
  • Meeting Administration: Meeting packets, action items, approved minutes
  • Classroom Support: Room requests, classroom materials, instructional logistics
  • Office Operations: Office supplies, equipment service, replenishment coordination
  • Program Review: Accreditation preparation, documentation review, records organization
  • Administrative Tracking: Priority lists, request ownership, deadline tracking
  • Campus Services: Finance offices, academic advisors, service teams
  • Business Communication: Written communication, verbal communication, stakeholder inquiries

SKILLS

       
  • Academic administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accreditation records
  • Faculty support
  • Student service
  • Shared inbox management
  • Records management
  • Meeting minutes
  • Purchase orders
  • Invoice processing
  • Office supplies
  • Deadline management
  • Written communication

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Higher education administrative support, with sustained service across health sciences, nursing, allied health, and general education programs.
  • Campus partnership support, connecting faculty, students, finance teams, advisors, and service units through clear administrative communication.

LANGUAGES

       
  • English (Native)
  • Spanish (Intermediate)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Status
: Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Status
: Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required.

REFERENCES

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST