Liza B. Rubenoff
3002 30th Street, Apt 303 ~Astoria, NY 11102
liza.rubenoff@gmail.com ~ 347-461-5101
Education
New York University | New York, NY
Master of Arts Degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs Personnel
 Concentration: International Education
 GPA 3.9, Summa Cum Laude
Expected December 2012
Elon University | Elon, NC
Bachelors Degree in Communications; Concentration: Corporate
 GPA 3.6, Minor in Women and Gender Studies
May 2006
School for International Training (SIT) | New York, NY
TESOL Certificate
 130 hour course including 6 hours of assessed ESL practice teaching
 Course focused on four skills, grammar, vocabulary with focus on effective, reflective practice
April 2009
Professional Experience
New York University Undergraduate Admissions Office | New York, NY
October 2010-Present
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
 Evaluate student applications for undergraduate programs at NYU and solicit additional information from students
and/or guidance counselors as needed to determine if a student fits the NYU student profile for a successful
academic experience at NYU
 Coordinate student application and review process for the Global Liberal Studies undergraduate program at NYU by
evaluating applications, maintaining communication with perspective students and applicants, and establishing
relationships with academic advisors and administrators in the department
 Manage recruitment efforts in select territories of Virginia, North Carolina, South, Carolina, West Virginia, Staten
Island, NY, and Queens County, NY for the undergraduate admissions office by conducting travel to high schools,
college fairs, off-campus receptions, and other various high school sponsored events in these territories
 Participate on the International Outreach Committee that oversees the international student recruitment efforts for
our office by managing the application process for all international students from Canada and coordinating the
office relationship with Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of International Students and Scholars at NYU
New York University Undergraduate Admissions Office | New York, NY
October 2009-2010
Assistant Director of Jeffrey S Gould Welcome Center and Admissions Counselor
 Advise students, parents, and high school/college guidance counselors on the application process, University and
School programs, academic requirements, financial aid options and other student services
 Assist with the day to day operations of the Jeffery S Gould Welcome Center including managing check-in for daily
information sessions and guided tours and assisting visitors to NYU’s campus by answering University and program
related questions
International House | New York, NY
November 2006-October 2009
Admissions Coordinator
 Processed and analyzed admission applications for prospective international residents to International House
 Assisted current residents, applicants and the general population with questions and information regarding I. House
 Coordinated marketing and publicity for the Admissions Office at I. House to prospective institutions by attending
university open houses, maintaining contact with International Admission Directors at various universities and
distributing I. House paraphernalia such as admission applications and brochures
 Assisted new residents to I. House by giving daily tours of the facilities, checking residents into their rooms and
providing information on I. House rules/regulations
 Managed payroll for the employees of the Admissions Office
Student Affairs Experience
New York University Center for Multicultural Education and Programs | New York, NY
Member of Administrators Cultural Training (ACT) Institute
November 2011-May 2012
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Participated in seven month institute and eight seminar trainings on student development issues pertaining to
administrators within student affairs positions in higher education
Discussed relevant topics to the field of student affairs including student identity in relation to religion, race, sexual
orientation and religion
New York University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Student Center | New York, NY
January 2012
Safe Zone Training Member and Representative
 Participated in training seminar to gain knowledge about issues facing LGBTQ individuals within higher education
and to understand the necessary steps and resources to assist these individuals as a student affairs practitioner
 Represent the LGBTQ Student Center within my office of Undergraduate Admissions as an ally for questions
regarding issues/concerns for students who identify within the LGBTQ community
New York University Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs| New York, NY
December 2010-April 2010
ESL Facilitator for International Graduate Students
 Facilitated a four month ESL class for new international graduate students to the university with a focus on
improving their English language capabilities and acting as a mentor for their transition into university campus life
 Prepared lesson plans revolving around the basic English-speaking competencies including reading, writing,
speaking, and listening
 Evaluated student performance throughout the semester and provided feedback and information on campus
resources necessary to ensure student success in the classroom beyond the ESL class for the semester
New York University Office of Undergraduate Admissions| New York, NY
March 2011-July 2011
Member and Coordinator of NYU College Access Leadership Institute (CALI)
 Founding member of committee in the Undergraduate Admissions Office in creating a week long summer program
sponsored by NYU for high school students in the tri-state NY metro which aims to help underrepresented minority
students gain the social and cultural capital needed to access and gain admission to higher education
 Participated in lesson planning and coordination of events for the week long program
 Helped manage the day-to-day activities and events during the week-long program and assisted in mentoring a small
cohort of students throughout the week in discussions regarding the admissions process for higher education
International Rescue Committee | New York, NY
June 2009-2012
ESL and Vocational Training Tutor
 Active member of the Literacy for Life Home Tutoring program which consists of ESL and vocational training
classes to refugee clients of the IRC in the New York City area
 Create and conduct ESL lessons on a weekly basis for a beginning-level Afghani family recently settled to NYC
 Conduct weekly updates with the Literacy for Life program coordinator regarding progress of the clients and their
weekly ESL lessons
National Conference for Undergraduate Research | UNC-Asheville, NC
April 6-8, 2006
Participant in the Oral Research Presentations
 Conducted research focused on Feminism and Men’s Lives and the Profeminist Men’s Movement in America
 Prepared an oral presentation and presented my research findings to a variety of college students and professors
Leadership Experience
Founder and Coordinator, Students Against Sexual Assault
2003-2006
 Implemented an educational program for incoming students at Elon University concerning sexual assault
 Created grant proposals to help sponsor events focused on sexual assault and violence against women
 Coordinated multiple special events to spread awareness of sexual assault including Take Back the Night
Founder and Co-Coordinator, 5K Run for Respect
2004-2006
 Implemented a special event on Elon University’s campus consisting of a 5K race for students and the community
 Managed coordination of student volunteers, created proposals for race sponsors and donors, and created
relationships with various departments on campus to coordinate logistics for event set-up
Communication Qualifications and Capabilities
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Expert skills in public speaking, leadership management and writing
Proficient in conducting quantitative and qualitative research including composing surveys and focus groups
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
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