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Education
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JACQUELINE A. TORRES VELEZ

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
Isabela
2
Certifications
18
years of professional experience
Academic support professional guiding freshmen through admissions follow-up, registration, course selection, and retention planning. Works with students on enrollment steps, academic concerns, and referrals to tutoring or skills support, while documenting progress and preparing reports. Brings advising, retention, and student development experience suited to Academic Advisor work.

Work History

Assistant Librarian

5 Years 2 Months
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico | 09.2021 - Current
  • Track [number] daily circulation transactions to support lending, renewals, reservations, and overdue-item follow-up.
  • Guide users in locating educational materials, catalogs, and reference sources across the Information Access Center.
  • Maintain orderly shelving, verify incoming publications, and organize new materials for easy retrieval.
  • Assign, train, and supervise student assistants in daily circulation and materials-handling tasks.
  • Collaborate on exhibition setup, instructional materials, and collection updates to support campus learning resources.
  • Support computer use, enforce center regulations, and collect fines with consistent, service-oriented handling.

Part time Professor - Administrative and Economic Science Department

12 Years
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico | 01.2012 - 01.2024
  • Taught [number] course sections each semester in Human Resource Management, Business Development, and Microeconomics.
  • Delivered undergraduate instruction in Human Resource Management, Business Development, and Microeconomics with clear discussion and assessment.
  • Integrated Blackboard and Microsoft Office to organize course materials, assignments, and student communication.
  • Contributed to student records management and institutional reporting in coordination with departmental administration.

Retention and Academic Advice Director

7 Years 10 Months
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico | 10.2013 - 08.2021
  • Advised the Dean of Academic Affairs on retention issues and other operational matters affecting student success.
  • Administered, planned, coordinated, and evaluated Retention Program operations to keep activities aligned with campus goals.
  • Managed freshmen orientation, academic advising, and course selection to support early enrollment and adjustment.
  • Followed up with admitted students through registration and payment completion, reducing missed enrollment steps.
  • Built retention strategies, training models, and annual work plans to strengthen student persistence efforts.

Assessment and Monitoring Officer – Development Office

2 Years 8 Months
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico | 01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Maintained a progressive data file to track measurable factors and support planning aligned with the strategic plan.
  • Compiled and analyzed census, population, and demographic data to support institutional studies and trend evaluation.
  • Drafted accreditation and academic planning documents, supporting institutional studies and Middle States documentation.
  • Advised administrative and academic staff on plans, reports, and recommendations tied to assessment findings.
  • Coordinated non-academic assessment activities and developed studies on population trends and geographic markets.

Administrative Assistant – In charge of OSEP (Office to follow up prospective students)

1 Year
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico | 01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Coordinated prospect lists with the Office of Promotion & Marketing to support the application process.
  • Maintained a prospective student database with accurate contact and status information for admissions follow-up.
  • Created hard-copy and electronic admissions records in Oracle Banner's SAP system.
  • Completed student files and forwarded them to the admissions office for appropriate action.
  • Requested or purchased College Board results to support admissions decisions and file completion.

Dean’s Administrative Assistant

7 Months
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - School of Optometry | 03.2009 - 10.2009
  • Handled daily clerical duties, including faxing, mailing, purchasing, and quote requests.
  • Processed budget payments and transfer requests in Oracle Banner's SAP system.
  • Supported accreditation documentation for doctors across multiple health plans.
  • Assisted with university events held on and off campus, coordinating related office activities.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Turabo University | Gurabo, PR | 06-2009

Income Tax Specialist

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Treasury Department | San Juan, PR | 01-2005

Registration number 8578

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Campus | Aguadilla, PR | 06-1993

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Campus | Aguadilla, PR | 06-1993

High School Diploma

Francisco Mendoza High School | Isabela, PR | 05-1988

Skills

Microsoft Office
Blackboard
Oracle Banner's SAP system
SIRSI / WorksFlows
Student records management
Academic advising
Student retention planning
Program administration
Institutional reporting
Budget planning

Certification

Bulletproof Management

Timeline

Assistant Librarian

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
09.2021 - CurrentRead More

Retention and Academic Advice Director

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
10.2013 - 08.2021Read More

Part time Professor - Administrative and Economic Science Department

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
01.2012 - 01.2024Read More

Assessment and Monitoring Officer – Development Office

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
01.2011 - 09.2013Read More

Administrative Assistant – In charge of OSEP (Office to follow up prospective students)

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More

Dean’s Administrative Assistant

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - School of Optometry
03.2009 - 10.2009Read More

Francisco Mendoza High School

High School Diploma
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Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Campus

Bachelor of Business Administration from Accounting
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Treasury Department

Income Tax Specialist
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Turabo University

Master of Business Administration from Human Resources Management
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Campus

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
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JACQUELINE A. TORRES VELEZ