Christie Grote
Roselle,IL
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Psychology
Colorado Technical University Online
02.2020 - Current
- Enhance classroom learning by facilitating live chats and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Mentor students one-on-one to improve understanding of materials.
- Promote student success by developing time management and organizational abilities.
- Over-achieve requirements for student survey feedback, timely grading, and student outreach expectations.
- Maintain trending knowledge of generative Artificial Intelligence applications in education and guide students in ethical and effective use.
- Distinguished Faculty of the Year Recipient: 2021. Nomination: 2022. Semi-Finalist: 2024.
Director of Academic Process
Perdoceo Education Corporation
01.2006 - Current
- Manage performance, workflow, and productivity across multiple teams; providing balanced feedback to enhance the student experience and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Plans and prioritizes strategic initiatives of the department based on departmental objectives, University goals, and external requirements including communication of initiatives and projects to key stakeholders.
- Analyze data to ensure key performance indicators are being achieved, identify trends, and make informed decisions and implement changes.
- Participate in University Institution Effectiveness process to ensure efficiency, quality assurance and maximum return on investment for the department.
- Drive quality assurance initiatives that are proactive at minimizing audit findings by early detection and resolution of problems.
- Developed fraud identification process for the department focused on integrity of enrollments.
- Member of Strategic Planning Committee and Cultural Competency Committee.
Director of Student Affairs
Perdoceo Education Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Accountable for multi-team performance management; driving workflow efficiency and productivity to support an improved student experience.
- Maintained subject matter knowledge with external regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student engagement and retention.
Lead Student Advisor
Perdoceo Eduation Corporation
02.2004 - 01.2005
- Served as liaison between students and the University; focusing on overall student experience and degree completion and retention.
- Provided outstanding service to students facing difficulties progressing in their program of study through active listening, problem solving, and coaching.
- Maintained and communicated knowledge of University policies and procedures to students.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TXSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Distance learning
- Technology-based instruction
- Lectures and presentations
- Class instruction
- Records management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Project management
- Planning and coordination
- Motivational techniques
Timeline
Associate Professor of Psychology
Colorado Technical University Online
02.2020 - Current
Director of Academic Process
Perdoceo Education Corporation
01.2006 - Current
Director of Student Affairs
Perdoceo Education Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2006
Lead Student Advisor
Perdoceo Eduation Corporation
02.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake