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Christopher Conzen

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Christopher Conzen is an experienced administrator and manager in areas impacting student life and engagement, primarily on the community college level. A skilled collaborator comfortable with breaking silos to work with colleagues within student affairs as well as with full and part-time faculty towards the common goal of student success. A firm believer in the mission of the community college and the role it plays in providing both access and opportunity for the underserved and underrepresented. Innovative professional incorporating new technologies and high impact practices to create a vibrant and holistic student experience.

Christopher Conzen's Background

Christopher Conzen's Experience

Assistant Dean of Student Life at LIM College

January 2015 - Present | New York, NY

Responsible for guiding the development and delivery of high quality and relevant co- and extracurricular programming to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population. Responsible for managing all aspects of student life functions, and for managing and mentoring members of the Student Life team. Oversee all clubs and activities, orientation, and commencement. Supervise the advisors of the College's annual Fashion Show. In the absence of the Dean, serve as the representative of the Division of Student Affairs.

Adjunct Instructor at Stony Brook University

August 2013 - December 2014

Taught Student Affairs Administration in Colleges and Universities and Foundations of Higher Education in the Master's in Higher Education Administration program.

Adjunct Counselor at Suffolk County Community College

July 2006 - October 2014

- Provide academic advisement to both continuing and new students. - Interpret test scores and provide placement levels for new students.

Director of Campus Activities and Student Leadership Development at Suffolk County Community College

2006 - October 2014

Provide comprehensive coordination and supervision for activities and leadership, aligning resources to drive enrollment and student relations. Orchestrate new student orientations, recruiting and training student leaders to assist incoming students in daily campus life. Administer campus calendar, activities e-mails, space reservations, and room setups for departments as well as outside organizations, collecting fees as needed and generating forms to accurately track information. Supervise 6 full- and part-time staff members spanning a wide range of functions, including multicultural affairs, bookkeeping, recreation and wellness services, media, art, and graphic design. Serve as advisor for student peer mentors and workers as well as training and mentoring all student leaders. Ensure aesthetic integrity of student center, approving all work orders and conducting regular inspections for cleanliness. Orchestrate wide range of special events, including annual student leadership retreat and awards ceremony, community events, and instituting college-wide commencement ceremonies, coordinating between three campuses. Generate training materials for student leaders, tracking involvement in clubs and honors societies.

Youth Minister at Holy Family Church

August 2003 - July 2006

Part-time position working with the young men and women of the parish community, primarily through community service, Confirmation classes, and retreat work.

Assistant Director of Campus Activities at William Paterson University

January 2002 - June 2006

Collaborated with student leaders to coordinate committees, plan and implement programs and events, providing guidance, leadership and individual assistance. Liaised with faculty advisors on opportunities for mentoring and assisting students, and serving on programming committees for theme celebrations. Developed and implemented recruitment, retention, and education plans for student organization advisors. Advised Greek community, providing support for recruitment, hazing education, programming, budget, membership and student organization manuals publication. Spearheaded College Bowl competition and chaired Homecoming Committee. Planned and delivered summer orientation programs for new students. Prepared training orientation leaders with leadership topics. Represented university on statewide task forces.

Assistant Director of Campus Activities at Mount Saint Mary's University

July 2001 - January 2002

Live-on position with judicial and duty coverage responsibilities. Advised Student Government Association, senior class, commuter student association, and served on alcohol and drug advisory board.

Graduate Assistant, Student Entertainment Events at University of Maryland, College Park

1999 - 2001

Advised the Hoff campus movie theatre and campus union programs branch of the program board, reviewing contracts and expenditures from a six-figure budget.

Christopher Conzen's Education

Nova Southeastern University

2009 – 2016

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Concentration: Higher Education Administration


University of Maryland College Park

1999 – 2001

M.Ed.

Concentration: College Student Personnel


The Catholic University of America

1995 – 1999

B.A.

Concentration: Social Work


Morris Catholic High School

1991 – 1995

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