AMANDA

R . E AGAN
190 West Campus Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 513.218.5558 amanda.eagan2@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Expected May 2016

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, Magna Cum Laude May 2014

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

Interim Student Life Coordinator, Honors Residential College at East Ambler Johnston
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA





January 2016 present


Develop, implement, and promote an intellectual vision for the Honors Residential College in
partnership with the Faculty Principal
Cultivate relationships with faculty and administrators serving as Senior Fellows partners, mentors,
and active community members within the residential college
Directly supervise, develop, and support 10 student staff members in a community of 325 first year to
graduate students
Collaborate with University Honors to facilitate recruitment, admissions, retention, and programming
efforts
Provide support, guidance, and development opportunities for student leadership bodies, including
the elected College Council and selected Apartment Fellows
Serve as a hearing officer within an educational conduct process to promote student responsibility
and safe, inclusive communities
Participate in campus crisis management through 24-hour on-call rotation for approximately 9,100
residents
Support occupancy management by coordinating room selection, assignment, and change processes
Provide stewardship of a budget of $5,000

Assistant Student Life Coordinator, Residential College at West Ambler Johnston

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA






July 2014 December 2015

Collaborated with faculty members within a residential college model to provide an intellectually
stimulating, student-driven living-learning environment utilizing a residential curriculum
Empowered residents to take ownership of the community experience by promoting active
participation in student leadership structures and upholding of community standards
Fostered strong community of learners though advisement of and participation in community
traditions centered around social, educational, and academic growth
Recruited, selected, trained, and co-supervised 14-17 student staff members in an environment of
850 multigenerational students
Advised and engaged in mediation for academic, personal, and social issues among residents
Instructed leadership development course for new resident advisors
Participated in on-call rotation and student conduct process as detailed above

Sophomore Initiatives Intern, University Housing and Dining

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

May 2015 July 2015

Researched best practices and reviewed assessment data regarding the Sophomore Year Experience
Developed pilot program to promote social, academic, and vocational development of sophomore
students

Created resource guide to help professional staff members utilize the framework of the universitys
residential curriculum to enhance work with sophomore students
Designed resource website for sophomore students that caters to their specific needs and facilitates
campus involvement both inside and outside the classroom

Diversity Peer Education Program Intern, Intercultural Engagement Center

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

January 2015 May 2015

Determined working framework for multicultural peer education program in relation to institutional
structure and goals
Designed curriculum for competency-based peer education program
Devised assessment plan to evaluate congruence with student learning outcomes
Created training process and materials to enhance personal and professional development of peer
educators
Developed strategic plan for recruitment and retention of peer educators

RELATED EXPEREINCE

Learning Community Alumni Board, Learning Community Program

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO





August 2013 May 2014

Assisted with the growth and development of the learning community program by providing insight
into the needs and mentality of learning community students
Supported learning community leaders by connecting them with alumni from their respective
communities
Developed and evaluated recruitment and marketing materials for prospective and current students

Co-Chair, Saint Louis University Relay For Life

American Cancer Society, St. Louis, MO

April 2013 April 2014

Collaborated with campus and community partners to coordinate the planning and execution of the
nations fourth largest collegiate Relay For Life event per capita
Oversaw the recruitment, education, fundraising, communications, and logistical efforts of 52
volunteer committee members, including five executive board members
Provided cancer outreach in the St. Louis community through social and professional interactions with
cancer patients, survivors, and their families
Maintained strong partnership with the local branch of the American Cancer Society by participating
in organizational efforts and maintaining consistent communication

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES AND INVOLMENT

Ambassador, American College Personnel Association (ACPA)

May 2015 present
Serve as liaison between home institution and ACPA
Create networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for graduate students and new professionals

Global Living-Learning Community Steering Committee, Virginia Tech

August 2015 present
Collaborate with various faculty members, offices, and upper level administrators to design all
structural and programmatic aspects a new learning community committed to global citizenship,
intercultural engagement, study abroad, and foreign language development

Residence Life Student Leadership Committee, Virginia Tech

August 2015 present
Serve as co-advisor for campus chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary
Restructure outreach and training to enhance collaboration between student leadership organizations

Inaugural Residential College Symposium Planning Committee, Virginia Tech August 2014 October 2014

Residential Learning Coordinator Search Committee, Virginia Tech

January 2015 April 2015