Kelly A. Chambers
PO Box 5111 Cookeville, TN 38505 | 931-372-6860 | kchambers@tntech.edu
Summary of Qualifications
· Ten years of experience in multiple areas of higher education including University Advancement, Office of
Admissions, Office of Scholarships, and the Department of English
· Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience writing content for websites and
publication materials, conducting training and scholarship information sessions, and teaching college
English
Education
MASTER OF ARTS | MAY 2007 | TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
· Major: English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | MAY 2005 | TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
· Major: English-Journalism
Experience
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STEWARDSHIP SERVICES | TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY | JUNE 2015PRESENT
· Design, implement, and direct a system-wide comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that
appropriately and consistently promotes the recognition of donors, gifts, and financial accountability at all
levels
· Establish and maintain tracking processes regarding acknowledgment, recognition, ongoing
communications, and continued cultivation of past and current major donors to enhance their relationship
with the University and Foundation and increase the likelihood of continued contributions
· Plan and host donor recognition events
· Prepare endowment and impact reports for scholarship and endowment sponsors
· Develop individualized stewardship plans based on amount donated or by request of major gift officer or
executive leadership
· Maintain a web presence related to stewardship and donor recognition
· Write and coordinate media coverage for major gifts
SCHOLARSHIP MANAGER | TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY | NOVEMBER 2008-JUNE 2015
· Implemented and maintained ScholarWeb, the University’s online scholarship database and customer
relationship management system
· Conducted ScholarWeb training sessions for approximately 40 departments annually
· Oversaw the application for and awarding of all 550 University scholarships; awarded all admissions meritbased scholarships (offered to 1,200 students annually) and 100 donor-funded scholarships (offered to 300
students annually)
· Maintained records of all University scholarship criteria, 5,500+ scholarship applications received each
year, and 3,000+ scholarship offers totaling $8 million each year
· Reviewed all new Letters of Agreement and provided input to University Advancement on criteria for new
scholarships
· Created publications and other materials to advertise the scholarship application process and deadline
· Wrote content for and maintained the Scholarship Office website
· Met with prospective students and parents to discuss scholarship application procedures and requirements
· Developed and marketed new scholarships based on changing demographics
· Coordinated receipt of approximately 1,000 thank-you letters each year from recipients of donor-funded
scholarships
· Presented scholarship information to prospective students and parents at high school meetings, academic
and TTU organization meetings, and freshman orientations
· Provided scholarship recipient lists and certificates for 50 high school awards ceremonies annually; assisted
in identifying presenters for each ceremony
· Ensured all scholarships were awarded each year to students who met the criteria, and provided recipient
information to University Advancement for the annual donor report
· Reconciled 100 scholarship endowment and operating accounts and assisted departments in the
reconciliation of their accounts
ADJUNCT ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR | TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY | AUGUST 2007-DECEMBER 2008
· Taught English 1010 (Writing I) and English 1010 (Writing II)
· Attended committee meetings and departmental workshops
· Held conferences with students
· Constructed lesson plans and syllabi following course requirements
· Incorporated iLearn online software component into the classroom and trained students in its use in the
computer writing lab
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT | TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY | AUGUST 2005APRIL 2007
· Maintained online alumni directory database
· Proofread online directory submissions
· Updated Raiser’s Edge database
· Proofread letters to current and potential donors
Conference Presentations
· “Choosing a Scholarship Management System”
Tennessee Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Nashville, TN, April 2012
· “Email in the Composition Classroom: Do We Owe Our Students a Lesson in Etiquette?”
Symposium of English Studies, Tennessee Tech University, March 2008
· “Racial Passing in Art Spiegelman’s Maus”
Symposium of English Studies, Tennessee Tech University, March 2007
· “Blogs in the Classroom: What Writing Instructors Need to Know”
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Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Master of Arts, Tennessee Tech University, April
2007
Computer Skills
· Next Gen Web Solutions Customer Relationship Management System
· Ellucian Banner INB/SSB
· MODX Content Management System
· Joomla! Content Management System
· Raiser’s Edge
· Microsoft Office
· Adobe DreamWeaver
· D2L/iLearn
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