1821 5th Avenue North

Seattle, WA 98109

KAYLA A. ZOBEL

EDUCATION
Master of Education, Student Development Administration
Seattle University Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Medical Anthropology
Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska

zobelk@seattleu.edu
(402) 320-8465

June 2016 (Expected)

May 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
SEATTLE, WA
Graduate Coordinator Student Center Operations and Traditions
July 2015 Present
Center for Student Involvement (formerly Student Activities), Division of Student Development
Supervise the functions of the Campus Assistance Center
o Select, train, supervise, and evaluate two student managers and 14 student ambassadors
o Provide support for register functions including the Blackboard operational system and regularly-scheduled
money deposits
o Collaborate with campus partners to provide support for bus passes and ticket sales
Assist with selection, training, and supervision of six Student Involvement Assistants that support general office
functions
Collaborate with campus partners to execute campus-wide tradition events (i.e. Midnight Madness, Christmas Tree
Lighting, Homecoming)
Coordinate a collaborative fall retreat for 50 student leaders
Graduate Coordinator Campus Assistance Center, Redzone, and Student Government
Aug. 2014 July 2015
Student Activities, Division of Student Development
Co-advised the Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU)
o Advised the SGSU Executive team, the Executive Vice President of SGSU, the Steering Committee, and
five SGSU representatives, including attending regular meetings
o Advised the SGSU secretary of elections and commissioners, including creation of an online ballot,
enforcing elections guidelines, and approving elections materials
Co-advised Redzone, SUs organization devoted to campus pride and traditions
Supervised the functions of the Campus Assistance Center
Collaborated with campus partners to execute campus-wide tradition events
Graduate Intern - Learning Assistance Programs, Division of Academic Affairs
June 2015 Jan. 2016
Developed five online training modules for academic tutors to convey presentation materials and assess tutors on
comprehension
Assisted with the update of online academic resources for students and tutors
Evaluated the accessibility of office website and available online resources
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
SEATTLE, WA
Cornish Connection: New Student Orientation Program Intern Student Life
July 2015 Sept. 2015
Assisted with preparation, management, and logistical support of the Cornish Connections for 250 incoming
students
Planned, implemented, and assessed a two-day training for nine orientation leaders
Developed and coordinated the three off-campus excursions of Cornish Connections, i.e. Explore Seattle I & II
and Cornish Gives Back, involving over 100 students
Created programming for the Tough Conversations event of Cornish Connections to facilitate discussion on
drugs, alcohol, and campus culture

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JESUIT VOLUNTEER CORPS NW
SEATTLE, WA
Radical Hospitality Coordinator Recovery Caf
Aug. 2013 July 2014
Supported Recovery Cafs therapeutic community model, which provides integrated support, and addresses
addiction and other mental health challenges (co-occurring disorders)
Collaborated in the development and implementation of structures and curriculum to support Caf members with
planning their next step in recovery from addiction and trauma
Assisted with daily Caf attendance tracking, crisis management, and enforcing of boundaries and guidelines with
the 260 members
Conducted annual member and program evaluation, compiled data into report format, and presented the data to
the Caf Board Members
Facilitated weekly Recovery Circle with 8-12 members discussing issues pertaining to their recovery
OMAK, WA
Case Manager Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare (The Shve House)
Aug. 2012 July 2013
Managed client crises and enforced agency rules and policies of the facilitys 27 residents
Conducted daily programs with residents, which included stress management, mindfulness, daily living skills, and
resident round table discussion
Provided case management services to a caseload of 10-12 clients with chronic mental illness and chemical
dependency
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
Omaha, Nebraska
Resident Advisor Residence Life
Aug. 2010 May 2012
Advised 112 sophomore students throughout their involvement in the Cortina Community, a living-learning
community with themes of service, faith, community, and justice
Organized and implemented floor programs: Fall and Spring retreats, community partner volunteering, speakers,
and interactive events with my residents based on Cortina themes
Navigated crisis situations and acted as a mediator for roommate conflicts
Facilitated relationships with ten alumni in the Cortina Alumni Residence Council (ARC) and communicated with
the nine city-wide partners that served as service sites
Performed on-call duty to enforce university policies and respond to incidents in three residence halls, housing
over 700 students
Desk Receptionist Residence Life
Maintained the security checkpoint of the residence hall
Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to students, staff, faculty and guests
Filed maintenance, theft, accident, and other reports
Promptly completed tasks assigned by University professional staff

May 2010 May 2012

TeleStar Admissions Office

Nov. 2008 Dec. 2009
Contacted prospective Creighton students to answer questions, convey friendly reminders, and congratulate them
on their acceptance.
Consistently exceeded the requirement to contact a minimum of 40 prospective students per shift
Received Caller of the Month twice March & April 2009; based on successful conversations with students and
overall positive attitude
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
NASPA Member
Sept. 2015 Present
Presentation: Yamamura, E., Fisher, O., & Zobel, K. Innovations in P-20 Community Engagement: The SYUI
University-Community Partnership. NASPA National [Conference]. Indianapolis, IN. 15 March 2016.
ACPA Member
Sept. 2015 Present
Student Development Administration Advisory Board Student Representative
Sept. 2015 Present
Creightons Center for Service & Justice (CCSJ) Service Trip Co-coordinator
Oct. 2011
Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) Housing Chair
Oct. 2011