Educational Leadership University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut

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1 JAMES A. MELLO CURRICULUM VITAE Mail Starvaggi Hall G University Blvd Steubenville, OH Blog Skype jmellohawk ACADEMIC BACKGROUND EdD MEd MBA BS Educational Leadership University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut Online Instruction Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio Business Administration Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska Marketing Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 2015-present Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness Academic Affairs Business Manager Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio Create data and information systems, implement process and procedures, and maintain systematic collection, analysis, and ongoing improvement related to the identified goals and outcomes that facilitate fulfillment of University mission, vision, and value. Facilitates institutional strategic planning; Coordinates the integration of university planning and budgeting process at the institutional, department, and unit level to achieve strategic and operational objectives; Promotes a University-wide culture of inquiry in which evidence-based assessment is used to measure the effectiveness of all programs, services, and processes; Provides vision and leadership in shaping and implementing information technology plans and strategies; Provide strategic stewardship, collaborative leadership, and resource management to enhance mission effectiveness; Improves operational efficiencies and enhances processes and technology to support the continued growth. J. A. Mello 1

2 Assistant Provost for Academic Administration, Budget & Planning Assistant Provost for Financial Planning Financial Advisor to the Provost University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut Strategic leadership in the budgeting, planning, and resource allocation process across seven schools and colleges and two libraries representing over 85 academic and non-academic programs; Lead administrative reorganization within colleges, the Office of the Provost, and Institutional Research; Financial coordination of program prioritization efforts to identity and reallocate $3.5 million; Manage annual student technology fee fund of $2.7 million to meet educational technology needs; Provide institutional leadership perspective on human and financial resource management; Strategic resource planning based on institutionally owned criteria and informed by data; Coordination, management, and involvement in institutional committees and task forces; Initiating needed changes in administrative structures, educational technology, and revenue producing non-credit operations Adjunct Faculty, Barney School of Business MBA 710: Leadership and Management University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut Commercial Credit Analyst Savings Institute Bank & Trust, Willimantic, Connecticut Analyzed financial data and market trends relevant to commercial loans up to $3.5 million; Presented findings to stakeholders, including Board of Directors; Developed competencies in financial analysis, risk analysis, and local, state, and federal compliance awareness Director of Residence Life Ave Maria University, Naples, Florida Supervised professional staff and collaborated with multiple departments and stakeholders on projects establishing policy, implementing technology, and managing vendor relationships; Designed innovative housing and facilities solutions with limited space and resources. J. A. Mello 2

3 Assistant Director of Student Life Saint Joseph s College of Maine, Standish, Maine In collaboration with resident Sisters of Mercy, developed staff training program based on institutional mission and values Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana Served as Judicial Hearing Officer in over 750 cases, including cases resulting in sanctions up to suspension and dismissal Residence Director & Assistant Director of Summer Conferences Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska FELLOWSHIPS Responsible for the staffing, supervision and community development of a 450-bed undergraduate residence hall; Led non-traditional student housing efforts during summer sessions, including housing assignments, billings, collections, and customer service assessments Fellow, National Data Institute Association for Institutional Research, Washington, DC 2008 Summer Fellow, Peabody School of Education Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee CERTIFICATIONS 1996-Present Certified School Business Administrator, State of Connecticut PUBLICATIONS Mello, J. A. (2015). Eyes. In P. Blessinger and K. Head (Eds.), Teaching as a human experience: An anthology of contemporary poems. Newcastle, United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Mello, J. A. (2013). In support of others: An examination of psychological capital and job satisfaction in academic staff. Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education, 9(2). Mello, J. A. (2012). People are the best resource. NACUBO Business Officer, 46. J. A. Mello 3

4 Mello, J. A. (2009). Jazz music as an analogy for leadership. John Ben Shepperd Journal of Practical Leadership, 4. Mello, J. A. (2003, July). Integrating Mission into Staff Training and Development. Northeast Association of University Housing Officers (NEACUHO) Navigator. Mello, J. A. (2000, March). 21st century males: Is there a need for all-male housing? ACUHO-I Talking Stick. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Mello, J.A. (2014, October). Psychological Capital in the Invisible Worker: Opportunities for Enhancement. Presented at 16th Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference, San Diego, California. Mello, J. A. (2013, May). In support of others: An examination of psychological capital and job satisfaction in academic staff. Paper presented at the International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education, Nashville, Tennessee. Best Paper Award recipient. Mello, J. A. (2011, February). Hispanic income inequality in the United States: A case for and against internationalization. Presented at the 9th International Conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arias, A., Brase, M., Hickey, M., Mello, J. A., & Rioux, J. (2010, April). Teacher mindset and its effect on perception of student effort. Presented at the New England Educational Research Organization 2010 Conference, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mello, J. A. (2009, October). Latino income inequality: A need for change in higher education. Presented at First Triennial Conference on Latino Education and Immigrant Integration, Athens, Georgia. Mello, J. A. (2009, May). Hispanic income inequality: A call for mission in higher education administration. Paper presented at the International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education, Nashville, Tennessee. Abstract available at Mello, J. A. (2009, March). Hispanic income inequality: A call to mission in higher education. Presented at the 3rd Annual Conference on Equity and Social Justice in Education, Pomona, New Jersey. J. A. Mello 4

5 Mello, J. A., Kless, R., Conway, J., & Benson, J. (2003, March). Spirituality and student affairs: What catholic colleges offer. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Saint Louis, Missouri. Mello, J. A. & Grant, D. (2000, April). Rethinking cable television programming in the residence halls. Presented at the American College Personnel Association, Washington, DC. MANUSCRIPT AND PROGRAM REVIEW 2009-Present 2010-Present 2012-Present 2012-Present Reviewer, Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education Program Reviewer, International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education Program Reviewer, Association for the Study of Higher Education Program Reviewer, Hispanic Association of College and Universities PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES 2015-present Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers, Mentoring Program 2014 Council of Independent Colleges, Chief Academic/Chief Business Officer Summit Portland, Oregon 2011 National Association of College and University Business Officers, Managerial Analysis and Decision Support, Boston, Massachusetts 2010/2014 Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, College Business Management Institute Lexington, Kentucky 2010 National Association of College and University Business Officers, Baldrige Goes to College: The Excellence in Higher Education Program Tampa, Florida 2009 National Association of College and University Business Officers, Integrated Planning and Budgeting Workshop Indianapolis, Indiana 2002 American College Personnel Association, Mid-Level Management Institute Bloomington, Indiana J. A. Mello 5

6 2002 Association of College & University Housing Officers-International, National Housing Training Institute College Park, Maryland 2001 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Region IV-East Conference Evaluation Chair Cleveland, Ohio National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, National Student Gambling Task Force 1999 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Region IV-West Conference Site Planning Committee, Omaha, Nebraska 1998 Upper Midwest Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers, Financial Advisory Board Member 1998 Jesuit Association of Student Personnel Administrators, New Professionals Institute, Sedalia, Colorado UNIVERSITY SERVICE Franciscan University of Steubenville 2015-present 2014-present Accreditation Liaison Officer, Higher Learning Commission Lead Facilitator, Institutional Strategic Planning process Academic Planning and Building Committee Committee on Prioritizing Academic Programs Committee on Faculty Excellence Academic Operations Committee Graduate Operations Committee Summer Compensation and Schedule Committee University of Hartford Project Manager, University Strategic Planning Process Lead, Working Group on Annual Faculty Evaluation J. A. Mello 6

7 President s Commission on Full-Time Faculty Compensation NEASC Accreditation Self-Study Steering Committee Co-chair, NEASC Accreditation Financial Resources Standard Committee Chair, Educational Technology Steering Committee Chair, University of Hartford Staff Association Red Flag Identity Theft Prevention Committee University Budget Advisory Team University Financial Resources Strategic Planning Sub-Committee Ave Maria University University Admissions Committee University Facilities Committee University Student Life Committee University of Notre Dame Facilitator, University Judicial Case Review Board University Sexual Harassment Response Team Creighton University Moderator, Residence Hall Government Association Moderator, Student Judicial Review Board University Catholic Values Committee PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Association for the Study of Higher Education College and University Professional Association for Human Resources J. A. Mello 7

8 EDUCAUSE and EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Faculty/Staff Caucus National Association of College and University Business Officers National Council of University Research Administrators Society for College and University Planning COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2015-present Selective Service Draft Review Board State of Ohio Selective Service Draft Review Board State of Connecticut Volunteer Youth Football, Soccer, and Baseball Coach Naples, Florida and Lebanon, Connecticut 2007 Coach of the Year Lebanon Junior Soccer Club Resident Assistant Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island Varsity Baseball Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island J. A. Mello 8