M.S. Academic Advising
M.S. Higher Education - College Administration & Leadership
A Well Respected Higher Education Professional
MiKayla Scott-Krattiger
ABOUT MIKAYLA
MiKayla is a dedicated professional with a strong background in higher education student affairs, admissions, and a passion for helping students develop as a person and find long-term success & fulfillment. MiKayla holds a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an MS in Academic Advising with a concentration in Intercollegiate Athletics from Kansas State University, and an MS in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership from Purdue University Global. Committed to helping students develop an individualized and successful collegiate career from admission to graduation, MiKayla brings a wonderful mix of professionalism, relatability, and positivity to the sometimes intimidating world of higher education.
MiKayla's greatest joy in life is being a mother to her two sweet toddlers. She brings this maternal instinct and nature to her work with students and finds it has been her greatest asset in being successful in the workplace.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Professional Journey
Admissions Counselor
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
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Travel within the state of Wisconsin to visit high schools and staff college fairs to meet institutional recruitment goals.
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Connect with prospective students and families, providing excellent customer service to promote the university, answer questions, and de-escalate any tense interactions.
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Perform holistic review of prospective student applications to align with institutional goals and initiatives.
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Consistently among top performers in the office in regards to volume of applications reviewed annually.
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Serve as a member of the appeals committee and team serving homeschool applicants.
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Work independently and with a team to meet deadlines in accordance with the college admission cycle.
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Work in accordance with FERPA, campus confidentiality, and EO54 guidelines.
Academic Services Intern
Blackhawk Technical College
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Used advising and student development theories to work with students in both group and one-on-one sessions.
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Created course/graduation plans for incoming students.
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Prepared group advising and graduation checkpoint sessions.
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Gave presentations to incoming students and assisted with first semester scheduling during welcome sessions.
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​Established strong relationships with students from a variety of historically underrepresented populations in higher education.
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Shadowed and met with staff in admissions, career planning, and financial aid.
Application Review Specialist
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
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Reviewed first year, transfer, and international applications in their entirety using a variety of campus software applications and database systems.
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Performed holistic review of prospective student applications to align with university academic and diversity goals and initiatives.
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Maintained consistency and integrity of reviews in a selective, high-volume, and fast-paced office.
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Worked independently to meet deadlines in accordance with the college admission cycle.
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Worked in accordance with FERPA, campus confidentiality, and EO54 guidelines.
Dive Team Manager
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Assisted in coordinating practice schedules with student-athletes' course schedules and outside commitments.
- Researched and implemented the use of a new application for divers to more efficiently receive and review video footage of practice and meets.
- Helped coordinate proctored exams with various athletic department academic services at away meets.
- Developed itineraries and coordinated transportation of student-athletes at away meets.
EDUCATION
Academic Background
BS in Kinesiology - Exercise and Movement Science
MS in Academic Advising with a concentration in Intercollegiate Athletics
Foundations of Academic Advising
Learning Principles
Research Methods in Education
Student Development theory
College Student-Athletes
College Students with Special Needs
Diversity in Higher Education
Current Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Interpersonal Relations in Academic Advising
Trends in Career Development
MS in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership
Foundations of Higher Education
Higher Education Laws and Regulations
Higher Education Organization and Governance
Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education
Higher Education Finance
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Research Methods for Education and Instructional Technology
Developmental and Divisional Leadership
Institutional Research and Strategic Planning
Educational Program Assessment
Assessment of Online Learning Programs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CERTIFICATIONS
Modes of Conflict Management
July 2023
Personal Brand and Leadership Awareness
July 2024
Project Management Basics
August 2024
Building Trust
July 2023
Giving and Receiving Feedback
October 2023
How to Be Both Assertive and Likable
March 2024