Searcy Jamison Taylor
Gulfport
Summary
Retired administrator with highly developed customer service skills and experience in higher education. Facilitated university and college programs related to enrollment and student support services. Fostered positive, productive relations with colleagues and external publics. Excellent technology, organizational, administrative and project management skills. Has a passion for college awareness and readiness and empowering others to learn and grow.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Coordinator
WESTAT National Assessment Of Educational Progress
11.2014 - Current
- Assist participating schools with activities to prepare for the biennial digital assessment
- Train and lead a team of assessment administrators in conducting assessment sessions
- Maintain and secure assessment tools, including computer tablets, training materials, and safety equipment.
- Report assessment results
Independent Education Consultant
Self-Employed
02.2013 - Current
- Provide consultant services for financial aid office assessments, operational processes, enrollment services, compliance reporting and interim staffing.
- Perform remote financial aid processes with student financial aid servicers.
- Support college and university administrators with resolution of regulatory and compliance issues.
- Communicate with broad range of higher education stakeholders.
Director of Financial Aid
MS Gulf Coast Community College, Jefferson Davis
07.1994 - 07.2012
- Administered the federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs for students
- Served as a member of the student services and enrollment management teams
- Provided leadership in student financial aid at college executive council and within state, regional and national professional associations.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Executed the mission, values and strategic goals of the institution
Financial Aid/Veteran Affairs/Admissions Coordinator
University Of Southern MS - Gulf Coast
08.1984 - 07.1994
- Administered financial aid, veteran affairs and general admission counseling for the Gulf Coast branch campuses.
- Served as the liaison with the main campus registrar, financial, and business services offices
- Counseled students, parents and veterans about financial aid and veteran affairs options and program details.
- Developed and maintained relationships students, customers and other third parties.
Education
B.S - Biology
Millsaps College
Jackson, MSM.S - Health Administration
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient use and knowledge of Microsoft Office , Google Workspace, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Strong ability to present information in an objective and logical manner for effective decision making
- Effective team building and team management skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- Self-Motivated to adapt and learn new techniques, technology and processes
Affiliations
Mississippi Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators – Honorary Lifetime Member (2012 -current)
- Assist with college awareness and readiness activities
- Mentor new and seasoned Financial Aid Officers
MIssissippi Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1989-Current)
- Lifetime Member
- Chapter President (2022-2024), Past President, Past Vice President, Past Secretary
- Provide leadership for committee work and public service activities
- Membership Intake Trainer and Delta Internal Development Facilitator, State of Mississippi (2018-Current)
Mississippi Gulf Coast Section, National Council of Negro Women
- Lifetime Member
- Past 2nd Vice President for Membership
Gulfport Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
- Assistant Treasurer (2022-Current)
- Past 2nd Vice President, Past Assistant Recording Secretary, Past Chair, Freedom Fund Banquet Committee
Timeline
Assessment Coordinator
WESTAT National Assessment Of Educational Progress
11.2014 - Current
Independent Education Consultant
Self-Employed
02.2013 - Current
Director of Financial Aid
MS Gulf Coast Community College, Jefferson Davis
07.1994 - 07.2012
Financial Aid/Veteran Affairs/Admissions Coordinator
University Of Southern MS - Gulf Coast
08.1984 - 07.1994
B.S - Biology
Millsaps College
M.S - Health Administration
University of North Texas
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