Emily Paetz

890 Plantation Road, Apt. 313, Blacksburg, VA | epaetz@vt.edu | 216.310.7049 | TPE ID 871
Includer | Developer | Positivity | Empathy | Arranger

Education
M.A.Ed. Higher Education and Student Affairs May 2018 (Expected)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
B.S., Human Ecology; Human Development and Family Science, Minor in Disability Studies May 2015
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Student Affairs Experience

Graduate Assistant for Leadership Learning Fall 2016 - Present
Leadership Education Collaborative, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Recruit, select, and train students and peer educators for Leadership Tech, a weekly mentor-led leadership development
program in collaboration with the assistant director.
 Improve and develop the Leadership Tech program and curriculum through updating with current events and new material.
 Recruit, select, and prepare Virginia Tech’s student delegation for the Atlantic Coast Conference Student Leadership
Symposium in collaboration with the assistant director.
 Build direct and indirect assessment projects for programs and departmental level using the Baseline survey building tool.
 Create assessment infographic for the department and Student Affairs Assessment program using Venngage graphic tool.
 Launched and developed cohort experience for the Virginia Tech Student Experiential Learning Conference.
 Design and facilitate leadership development workshops for student organizations and campus partners.
 Develop programming using the Division of Student Affair’s curriculum and learning frameworks that explore the Aspirations for
Student Learning, division-wide learning outcomes.
 Manage and coordinate student weekly meetings and communication through a weekly email newsletter MailChimp.
 Participate in weekly team meetings and engage in book discussions to advance departmental programs.
 Contributed to a yearlong Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) departmental program review.

Hearing Officer and Student Conduct Committee Member Fall 2017- Present
Office of Student Conduct, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Adjudicate weekly agreed resolution meetings and develop individualized, learning focused student outcomes.
 Serve on student conduct committee to adjudicate group and individual agreed resolution meetings.
 Participate in hazing investigations with individual interviews to determine case background information.
 Provide departmental support, including developing a presentation for resident advisors to understand the Office of Student
Conduct and how to support and guide students going through the conduct process.
 Develop outreach for the department, including a flyer advising students of a policy change and developing skills sheets for
students to navigate common issues such as peer pressure and time management.
 Assist in administrative tasks such as answering student and parent calls, greeting students, paperwork, and other daily tasks.
 Experience with Conduct Housing and Residence Life Incident E-system (CHARLIE).

Instructor, Principles of Peer Leadership Spring 2017- Fall 2017

Agricultural Leadership and Community Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Facilitated weekly recitation course for students enrolled in Principles of Peer Leadership, LDRS 2014, reflecting on the Five
Exemplary Practices of Student Leadership.
 Developed recitation activities to facilitate course content about values, communication, inclusion, and conflict management.
 Created meaningful assignments to advance connection of course material to experiences as peer leaders.

ACUHO-I Intern May 2017- August 2017

Housing and Residence Life, La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA
 Supervised resident advisors and summer conference employees in collaboration with the assistant director.
 Served on a weekly duty rotation schedule to maintain the safety and respond to crisis for summer residential students.
 Developed a job description and position details for a senior resident assistant position.
 Assisted in the development and updating of assessment projects for the department.
 Worked on various projects for the department including housing assignments and updated resident advisor training material.
 Assisted in administrative daily office tasks such as connecting residents to campus resources, lock changes, conference guest
communication, and summer conference and resident check in and checkout processes.
 Participated in Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE) Housing and Residence Life meetings.

Practicum Student Spring 2017

Thrive Living Learning Community, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
 Advised biweekly student programing board meetings and assisted students with university financial processes.
 Developed survey for incoming students to gauge interests and experiences to develop an individualized learning community.
 Created learning and social programs for students in the community and organized end of year celebration.
 Developed further understanding of CliftonStrengths based initiatives for the community.
Committee Experience and Professional Associations
Higher Education Program Advisory Committee (HEAC), Elected Member, Virginia Tech Fall 2017-Present
Courageous Leadership Committee, Member, Virginia Tech Spring 2017-Present
Association of College and University Housing Officers – International, member Spring 2017-Present
American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Member Fall 2016-Present
American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Ambassador Fall 2016-Spring 2017
International Leadership Association (ILA), Member Fall 2016-Present
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Member Fall 2016-Present
Professional Development and Trainings
 Division of Student Affairs Book Club: Virginia Tech Fall 2017- Spring 2018
 Presidential Symposium on Racism, Recovery, and Racial Justice, ACPA, Webinar Spring 2018
 Black Student Success on your Campus: Increase Recruitment, Retention, Engagement & Completion, Webinar Spring 2018
 SafeZone Training: training on topics for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. Fall 2017
 Dean of Students Training: Supporting Students with Anxiety…and Managing Our Anxieties about Doing So Fall 2017
 #ThisIsUS: Confronting the Continuing Realities of White Supremacy in Higher Education, Webinar Fall 2017
 Uplifting Black Men Conference, Virginia Tech daylong conference Spring 2017
Undergraduate Student Affairs Experience
Resident Advisor Fall 2013- Spring 2015
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
 Provided resources and acted as a connecting agent to campus for 70 residents.
 Served on duty and responded to emergencies in the building and created a safe environment for 500 residents.
 Facilitated student experiences through departmental values of community, learning, wellness, and inclusion.
 Planned monthly programs and events for the residence hall and floor centered on departmental values.
 Implemented and planned programs for the Honors living community.
 Advised weekly Hall Council/ Activities Board meetings and supported student programming efforts.
 Assisted in facilitating introductory Resident Advisor course.
Wellness Ambassador, Peer Educator Fall 2013- May 2015
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
 Facilitated and developed wellness related programs on sexual wellness and alcohol education.
 Presented for First Year Success Series seminars, Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards of Excellence, Department of
Athletics, Residence Life, and other various organizations requesting presentations.
 Organized and implemented large on and off campus wellness events in collaboration with other Wellness Ambassadors.
 Promoted wellness and healthy life choices to students across campus through presentations and events.
Advocates for Children and Education Scholar Fall 2011- Spring 2013
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
 Served on a leadership board for one year implementing programs and organizing service events.
 Attended meetings, seminars, discussions on matters relating to children, advocacy, and education.
 Gained hands on experience through service opportunities relating to children, advocacy and education.
Professional Experience and Service
Assistant Teacher, Preschool Age Level July 2015- July 2016
Student Aide March 2012- May 2015
The Ohio State University Child Care Program, Columbus, OH
 Implemented The Creative Curriculum, a nationally used research based curriculum developing method that focuses on
exploration and discovery based learning, confidence building, creativity, critical thinking, and develop outcomes.
 Developed weekly child centered curriculum content for preschool aged children based on individualized classroom needs.
 Supervised a diverse group of Student Aides as they assisted in the classroom.
 Forged relationships with families to maintain a visible classroom environment through newsletters, conferences, and daily
communication methods.
Program Director, Harlan, KY Summers 2015- Present
Program Director, Cleveland, OH Summers 2012- 2017
Counselor, Harlan, KY Summers 2009- 2014
Reading Camp, This organization is a nonprofit, volunteer staffed organization that provides free, weeklong overnight camps and
literacy enrichment experiences across the Midwest and Central United States. Programs are hosted at various community sites and
each program serves approximately thirty 3rd and 4th grade children. Children must be at least a grade behind in school to attend.
 Create and implement a daily programming schedule for overnight camp in collaboration with community partners, volunteers,
and the Reading Camp executive office for 40 children.
 Respond to and support campers and volunteers during crisis events while maintaining contact with families and host site.
 Facilitate a two day training for a volunteer staff of approximately 30 people, ages 16-80, from across 13 states.
 Plan logistics, activities, and special guests from the local communities to encourage community partnership.
 Supervise camp staff members during the week of camp including counselors, teachers, and other support staff.
 Attend monthly phone meetings with executive office to discuss program development and volunteer and camper recruitment.
 Implement assessments during the week for camp for program improvement and maintaining grant based funding.
 Assisted in the launching and development of Cleveland overnight and day camp programs.