GEORGE G. HARRIS
3019 Bannock Lane ▪ Greensboro, NC 27410 ▪ (336) 202-9049 ▪ georgegardnerharris@gmail.com
CORE COMPETENCIES
■ Higher Education Administration ■ Enrollment Services Operations ■Technology Implementation ■ Faculty/Staff
■ Strategic/Effective Academic Advising & Planning ■ Records Management ■ Exceptional Leadership Skills
■ Academic Policy Development ■Teaching/Instructional Design
Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interim Director of Records and Retention
United Cornerstone University, Thomasville, NC 3/2022-present
 Manage the records office staff and daily processes (i.e. transcript request, transfer credit evaluation, registration, etc.)
 Manage the student advising staff, degree auditing/graduation clearance processing and student academic progress (SAP)
 Serve as Chair for Curriculum Review Team, Catalog Production Team and Technical Support Team (includes SIS)
 Serve as Chair for the “Rolling Registration Process” which includes Records, Financial Aid and Admissions
 Provide leadership for the Institutional Reporting Team (includes data integrity review) and Accreditation Review Team
Interim University Registrar
Fisk University, Nashville, TN 9/2021 – 2/1/2022
 Managed student records system and office personnel; oversaw registration process
 Provided academic/administrative statistical reports and performed data analysis for the University Provost and Administrative
Cabinet
 Lead the Transfer credit evaluation process
 Lead the Veterans benefits/advising process
 Lead the Student Athlete Eligibility Clearance (NAIA)
 Project Coordinator for the Clarksville Campus Recruitment and Retention
 Developed college academic policies and procedures for the Office of the Registrar
 Served on the Enrollment Management and Technology Team
Director of Records and Retention
United Cornerstone University, Thomasville, NC 9/2015-present
 Manage the records office staff and daily processes (i.e. transcript request, transfer credit evaluation, registration, etc.)
 Manage the student advising staff, degree auditing/graduation clearance processing and student academic progress (SAP)
 Serve as Chair for Curriculum Review Team, Catalog Production Team and Technical Support Team (includes SIS)
 Serve as Chair for the “Rolling Registration Process” which includes Records, Financial Aid and Admissions
 Provide leadership for the Institutional Reporting Team (includes data integrity review) and Accreditation Review Team
Substitute Teacher
Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC 2/2012 – Present
 Serve as a substitute teacher in the Guilford County School System in the area of Curriculum Technical Education (CTE)
Internship – Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Services & Distance Education (ITSDE)
NC A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 8/2017 – 11/2017
 (Project) Assisted ITSDE staff with developing multimedia instructions for faculty/staff regarding 508 compliances
 Assisted with the projects overall instructional design phases (ADDIE) Analyze Develop Design Implementation Evaluate
Dean of Enrollment Services
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC 12/2009 – 11/30/2010 (Division Restructured / Laid off)
 Provided direct oversight for Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid and Parent/Student Liaison staff
 Provided support and supervision to Admissions, Registrar and Financial Aid teams
 Led and fostered effective strategic planning, staff recruitment, enrollment mission/vision and programming
 Created and performed data analysis of weekly statistical reports/operational updates for the University Administration
 Led the following committees: Online Learning, Nobel Touchstar Dialer / Call Center (Automated Dialing System),
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Re-admit/Transfer Process, E – Registration, Smith Experience (Off Campus
Recruitment /”Road Show”), University Catalog, Enrollment Process Committee (Chair) and Gold Scholars Program, NCAA
Division II Athlete Certification
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College Registrar (Dean of Advising/ Registrar 8/2008 – 10/2009)
Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, NC
10/2004 – 11/2009
 Managed student records system, Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising Center personnel
 Provided leadership for registration, degree auditing/graduation clearance, academic advising/test assessment/new student
orientation (course development & planning strategies)
 Generated and performed data analysis of statistical management (i.e. budget/operations/strategic planning, etc.) reports for
College Administrative team
 Developed and presented new or redefined academic policies and procedures to College Administrative team, faculty, staff and
students
 Served on the following committees: President’s Leadership Council, Academic Council, Enrollment Management Team,
Orientation and Curriculum Committees, Online Teaching (Chair), Retention, Catalog and Registration Committees
Associate Director for Student Academic Services
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 5/1999 – 10/2004
 Managed operations for the advising and retention offices; supervised personnel; managed budget, payroll, purchasing,
accounts payable, information services, degree audit processing and technical support (staff size of 18 permanent and temporary
employees, lecturers and graduate/student assistants)
 Coordinated all planning and activities of Academic Advisors
 Served as office liaison to the University SCT Banner System / Campus Pipeline Team (student information and email systems),
Academic Appeals Committee (Chair), Enrollment Services Associate Director Group (Chair), Multicultural Education &
Training Programs
 Course Instructor and Coordinator for University Studies (UNS101) and Strategies for Academic Success (SAS100) courses.
Co-authored updated/enhance course material as needed
College Registrar / Director of Academic Data
Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, NC
8/1997 – 5/1999
 Managed student records system and office personnel; oversaw registration process
 Provided academic/administrative statistical reports and performed data analysis for the Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Academic Council and Administrative Cabinet
 Developed college academic policies and procedures for the Office of the Registrar
 Served on the Academic Council and Technology/Conversion Team (chair)
Data Systems Coordinator (Office of the Registrar)
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
8/1994 – 8/1997
 Supervised data entry, reception/front desk, degree auditing process and reporting personnel
 Coordinated graduation clearance process
 Served as liaison to the University’s Computer Center, registration team process enhancements, Aggie News Network Reporter
/ Public Relations Office
 Created documentation, training material and advertisements for new systems
 Trained staff, faculty and students on Student Information System (SCT-SIS / SIS Plus), “On Course” (Academic Advising
System)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder/Senior Pastor, Greater Faith Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC 2/2015 – present
Pastor, New Calvary Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC 2/2012 – 1/2015
Senior Pastor, New Red Mountain Baptist Church, Rougemont, NC 2/2005 – 11/2008
United States Marine Corps Reserves - Received an Honorable Discharge
Founder, Greater Greensboro Gavel Club (Junior division of Toastmaster International) 2015-present
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Divinity, United Cornerstone University
Bondurant-King Community Spirit Award – Western Guilford High School
Noel-Levitz Retention Excellence Award (Best Practice)
Keynote Speaker, “In the Spirit” American Association for Higher Education
Keynote speaker, Youth Leadership Academy (Joblink) at High Point University
Recipient of “40 Leaders under 40 Award – sponsored by Greensboro Jaycees
Omega Psi Phi, Inc. recipient of “Outstanding Service Award” and “Scholarship Award”
Experiential Learning Facilitator Training – UNCG Team Quest Team Building & High Ropes
One of four nominees for NCA&T State University Employee of the Year
“Harness of the Power of OnCourse” presenter at National Systems Conference (C-SISU)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Second Vice President – Greensboro Branch of NAACP
Vice President, Board of Trustees – United Cornerstone University, Thomasville, NC
Executive Board Member (Chaplain), Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach (Volunteer), Western Guilford, High School
Former, Board Member of United Way of Greensboro “Prepare Children to Succeed”
Former, First Vice President-Executive Board Member/African American Atelier, Inc.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Education: Educational Leadership - Pursuing
Liberty University
Master of Science – Instructional Technology
NC Agricultural &Technical State University
Master of Divinity
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science – Business Management
Shaw University