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Byron Hooper

@byronhooper

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Academic Advisor with 15+ years guiding students through financial aid, compliance, and student success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can help students succeed through strong advising, accurate compliance (FERPA/Title IV), and practical guidance on academic planning and financial aid—while collaborating with teams to improve retention, persistence, and student outcomes.

I’m an Academic Advisor with 15+ years of experience supporting students in higher education through academic advising, financial aid counseling, and operational leadership. I counsel students to clarify personal, academic, and career goals while translating placement scores, prerequisites, curricula, and policies into clear next steps.

In my current role at Ivy Tech Community College (Academic Advisor), I monitor academic progress using individualized academic plans, proactive interventions, and consistent communication. I maintain accurate advising records in accordance with FERPA guidelines and support student retention, persistence, and success through case management and inclusive practices. I also help students navigate registration processes and ensure the accuracy and clarity of advising resources and communications.

Earlier, I served as a Financial Aid Advisor, delivering comprehensive FAFSA completion support, loan advising, and award packaging, while administering aid disbursement in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Before that, I built a strong foundation in leadership and safety operations through Security Coordinator and Security Guard roles—supervising teams, improving procedures, and strengthening emergency response protocols. Across every role, my focus is the same: exceptional service, operational excellence, and compliance that helps students move forward confidently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Academic Advisor

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Ivy Tech Community College

Jul 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Provided developmental academic advising to help students clarify academic and career goals, including guidance on placement scores, prerequisites, curricula, and academic policies. Maintained FERPA-compliant advising records and supported retention through proactive intervention and consistent case management.

Academic Advising Course Registration Support Program Prerequisites Case Management Student Development Theories

Financial Aid Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College

Nov 2012 - Mar 2020 (7 years 4 months)

Provided financial aid counseling to students and families, supporting FAFSA completion, loan advising, and award packaging. Administered aid disbursements while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and maintaining FERPA-aligned practices.

Financial Aid Counseling FAFSA Award Packaging Disbursal Financial Literacy

Security Coordinator

Ivy Tech Community College

Oct 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 1 month)

Supervised and scheduled security officers to ensure campus safety and regulatory compliance. Implemented improvements to security procedures and emergency response protocols and represented the college on safety and operations committees.

Security Operations Regulatory Compliance Team Supervision

Security Guard

Ivy Tech Community College

Nov 2008 - Oct 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Monitored campus facilities and secured classrooms to support a safe learning environment. Enforced institutional policies and helped protect campus operations through ongoing presence and surveillance.

Policy Enforcement Safety Compliance Incident Observation Access Control

Financial Aid Clerk

Ivy Tech Community College

Apr 2008 - Nov 2008 (7 months)

Processed aid applications and student documents in accordance with federal guidelines, supporting accurate and compliant handling of student information. Assisted students with loan documentation and program selection while maintaining organized FERPA-compliant records.

FAFSA Student Document Handling Loan Documentation Program Selection Support Federal Compliance Records Management

Security Guard (Menards)

Majestic Security Co.

Nov 2007 - Jul 2008 (8 months)

Controlled vehicle access and monitored merchandise flow to support customer safety and loss prevention. Maintained security presence and followed procedures to protect store operations during assigned shifts.

Loss Prevention Customer Safety Incident Observation Site Security

Library Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College

Oct 2006 - Apr 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Administered academic exams and provided technical assistance to students and faculty. Supported circulation and AV services to improve library accessibility and day-to-day operations.

Library Operations Exam Administration Technical assistance Student Support Circulation Support Service Coordination Documentation

Circulation Clerk & Reference Assistant

Michigan City Public Library

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)

Assisted patrons with checkouts, fees, and reference inquiries while maintaining accurate circulation records. Supported library service delivery through organized processing and responsive patron assistance.

Circulation Support Patron Assistance Reference Support Records Management Customer Service Library Operations

Supervisor/Coach

Americall Group

Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)

Led a team of 10–15 tele-sales representatives to exceed performance targets through coaching and individualized development. Tracked productivity metrics and supported improvements in staff performance based on performance data.

Team Leadership Coaching Performance Management Sales Team Supervision Training Development Workforce Accountability