Joseph Cooper
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 487-2622
jjcooper@mtu.edu
Education
Doctor of Education – Higher Education Leadership
Edgewood College
Expected Graduation – May, 2017
Master of Education – Counseling and Human Resource Development
Specialization: Student Affairs Administration
South Dakota State University
May, 2009
Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education
Northern Michigan University
May, 2006
Higher Education Experience
Director, Student Financial Services Center
Student Financial Services Center, Michigan Technological University
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Oversee all operations of the Student Financial Services Center, including student
billing/cashier’s and all financial aid counseling, disbursement, and compliance
Manage a $32 million dollar general fund student aid budget, directly oversee the administration
of $89 million dollars of total financial aid for the University, and administer an $850,000
department operating budget
Lead and inspire a thriving team of 14 full-time staff members to create possibilities, inspire
learning, and exceed expectations
Deliver $3 million dollars of sponsored scholarships in an imaginative and strategic process
Research and complete federal, state, and institutional reports, audits, data requests, institutional
surveys, and requests for funding as needed
Oversee the daily business operation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, NCAA,
institutional policies and adherence to donor funded financial guidelines and regulations
Serve with compassion and understanding on the Scholastic Standards and Satisfactory
Academic Progress committee, Tuition and Financial Aid Advisory Team, NCAA Compliance
committee, and the Leading Scholar committee
Lead compliance officer for all Title IV, NCAA, State of Michigan, Institutional and donor
funded financial aid ensuring conformity to policy and regulation
Collaborate with the Admissions Office and University Marketing & Communications to create a
comprehensive communication plan to better recruit and communicate with prospective and
current students and their families
Meet with prospective and current students about financial aid information
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Institutional Equity and Inclusion, Michigan Technological University
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December 2015 – present
May 2012 - present
Develop and provide comprehensive Title IX training for students, faculty, and staff
Assist in ensuring that Michigan Tech is compliant with all federal Title IX requirements
Serve as a resource for complainants and/or respondents, offering support and assistance in
navigating the conduct process
Director of Student Activities
Student Activities, Michigan Technological University
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Provided leadership, oversight, and administration for all events, operations, and functions of the
Student Activities area
Supervised, trained, evaluated, and provided leadership for four professional staff members, one
full-time Office Assistant, and student staff members
Served as a leadership team member within the Dean of Students area in decision making,
strategic planning, and assessment
Oversaw Greek life, leadership development, community service programs, the Outdoor
Adventure Program, the challenge course, wellness programs, and the general activity of more
than 240 registered student organizations
Conducted risk assessment for student organizations and reviewed and approved risk
management plans
Ensured that student organizations and activities were in compliance with all University policies
Directed the planning and coordination of University traditions, including An Afternoon on the
Town, Welcome Week, Keweenaw Day, and Homecoming
Led departmental budgeting processes and made fiscally responsible decisions for budgets
totaling over $400,000
Coordinated the budget allocation process for approximately $300,000 from the Student Activity
Fee
Evaluated, revised, and maintained all Student Activities policies and procedures
Advised the Undergraduate Student Government, the Panhellenic Council, and Order of Omega
Led the development of all print, web, and electronic marketing and publications
Assisted students, faculty, and staff with program development and implementation
Acted as a student advocate, providing guidance and appropriate referrals to students needing
assistance
Developed and implemented Clery Act and Title IX training sessions for all student organization
presidents and faculty/staff advisors
Mentored leaders and provided resources and development opportunities for 20 Greek chapters
registered with the University
Coordinated the Student Leadership Awards and the Greek Life Awards
Associate Director of Housing and Residential Life
Housing and Residential Life, Michigan Technological University
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May 2012 – December 2015
March 2011 – May 2012
Co-led the day to day management of a 2800 bed housing department and assisted the Director in
the development of departmental goals, vision, policies, and procedure
Supervised, trained, evaluated, and provided leadership for three professional Residence Life
Coordinators, one full-time Office Assistant, and approximately 100 student staff members
Monitored incident and concern reports, served on the Early Intervention Team, provided
outreach to students as needed, and served on the professional staff emergency on-call schedule
Coordinated all staff trainings and presented Clery Act, FERPA, and OSHA training sessions
Responsible for reviewing all housing contract release requests and making decisions based on
students’ financial needs and/or other extenuating circumstances
Chaired the common selection committee, a process involving over 400 students applying for
seven different positions
Developed and implemented new initiatives, including the Residential Officer Program and the
Women in Engineering Learning Community
Facilitated the review, updates, and maintenance of the staff crisis protocol, staff manuals, online
forms, and residence hall policies and procedures
Coordinated move-in for the residence halls and placement/roles for more than 150 student staff
members
Ensured and maintained residence hall safety/security procedures and developed and planned
“Stay Safe at Tech,” a presentation for all first-year students
Oversaw and maintained the staff programming resource room and managed multiple budgets of
approximately $100,000
Advised the Inter-Residence Hall Council and mentored and coached residential student
organization advisors and student leaders
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Housing and Residential Life, Michigan Technological University
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Supervised, trained, evaluated, and provided leadership for one professional Residence Life
Coordinator, one full-time Office Assistant, nine Community Coordinators, and seventy Resident
Assistants/Program Coordinators
Developed and implemented learning communities that enhance academics and support retention
Addressed academic concerns with student staff and student leaders and jointly developed
improvement plans
Advised the Wadsworth Hall Student Association, Broomball Committee, and SAVE (Sexual
Aggression and Violence Education)
Reviewed student concern, warning, and incident reports and collaborated with other University
departments as needed to assist students
Maintained and managed a programming budget of approximately $30,000
Assisted with the review, updates and maintenance of the staff crisis protocol, staff manuals,
online forms, and residence hall policies and procedures
Coordinated and expanded academic-related services in collaboration with faculty, staff, and
students
Assisted with leading wellness and healthy living initiatives for the residence halls
Ensured and maintained residence hall safety and security procedures
Participated in professional staff year-round emergency on-call schedule
Complex Director – Grove Area
Residential Life, South Dakota State University
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July 2008 – July 2009
Supervised two professional Hall Directors, one Graduate Assistant, eight Community
Assistants, and a reception desk staff of fifteen
Oversaw the day to day operations of three traditional style residence halls housing
approximately 1200 undergraduate students
Developed and implemented a comprehensive First Year Experience Program that encompassed
aspects of student affairs, academic affairs, and the Brookings community
Assisted in the planning and advancement of the honors, health professions, and engineering
learning communities
Conducted informal academic advising with undeclared first-year students
Managed staff programming budgets, department hall government budgets, and training budgets
Developed a healthy living hall with an emphasis on holistic wellness
Mentored and prepared interested students for careers in student affairs
Served as a judicial hearing officer, educated students about policies, and administered
educational sanctions when necessary
Planned and presented training sessions for Hall Directors, Graduate Assistants, and student staff
members
Residence Hall Director – Pierson Hall
Residential Life, South Dakota State University
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July 2009 – March 2011
July 2006 – July 2008
Managed daily facility operations for a building of 440 undergraduate students
Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated seven Resident Assistants and one Senior
Resident Assistant
Developed a foundation for the First Year Experience Program and implemented it on a floor
Facilitated room and hall changes for residents and assisted with reapplication
Advised hall government and oversaw a budget of $10,000
Coordinated a wide range of diverse, beneficial programs to aid both residents and staff and to
promote positive community development
Served as a judicial hearing officer, educated students about policies, and administered
educational sanctions when necessary
Instructor Experience
UN 1010 – Creating Your Success
PE 0330 – Club Sports
PE 0430 – Club Sports Leadership
PE 0108 – Broomball
August 2009 – December 2013
August 2013 – December 2013
August 2013 – December 2013
January 2010 – May 2011
Committee and Service Experience
Careers in Student Affairs (Chair)
Incident Command Team (Operations)
Student Leadership Awards (Chair)
Winter Carnival Safety Task Force (Chair)
Tech Educating Responsible Relationships (TERR) Committee
Early Intervention Team
Summer Reading
Student Affairs Selection (Chair)
Tobacco Free Campus Task Force
Student Affairs Training (Chair - 2011)
Alcohol Education (AlcoholEdu)
President’s Commission on Wellness
Special Olympics of South Dakota (Volunteer)
September 2012 - present
May 2012 - present
May 2012 – December 2015
May 2012 – December 2015
July 2009 – July 2013
August 2011 – May 2012
January 2011 – August 2012
July 2010 – May 2012
January 2012 – May 2012
July 2009 – May 2012
July 2009 – July 2011
July 2009 – June 2011
May 2007 – May 2008
Presentation Experience
International Crime Prevention Conference
“Creating an Effective Residential Officer Program”
October 2014
HuskyLEAD, Michigan Technological University
(Leadership Education Accelerating Development)
“Dealing with Difficult People –
Best Practices for Student Organizations”
October 2013,
December 2015
Advisor Training, Michigan Technological University
“Campus Security Authority Training”
September 2012, 2013
ACPA (College Student Educators International) National Conference March 2013
“You’ve Got a New Neighbor… It’s the Police!
The Residential Officer Program at Michigan Tech”
Center for Diversity & Inclusion Student Leader Retreat,
Michigan Technological University
“How to Effectively Work with Advisors”
September 2012
Professional Development Day, Michigan Technological University
“Enhancing Your Professional Development Through Advising a
Student Organization”
May 2012
Professional Development Day, Michigan Technological University
“Get Them Involved!”
“Student Leader Supervision: Good to Great”
May 2010
Professional Memberships/Certifications
ACPA (College Student Educators International) Commission for Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Chair
March 2016 - present
Chair-Elect
March 2015 – March 2016
Vice Chair for Communications and Outreach
March 2014 – March 2015
ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators)
General Civil Mediator, Certified (State of Michigan)
NIMS (National Incident Management System) certifications in:
ICS-100.b
ICS-200.b
ICS-700.a
ICS-100.he
ICS-300
ICS-800.b