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Tyler S. Melvin
Pronouns: he/they | Charlotte, NC | (828)-238-7190 | Tylermelvin014@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership & Administration Fall 2025
Concentration: Higher Education Administration | Cognate: Gender Studies
Dissertation: Tell me how you really feel: Experiences of non-binary professionals at a STEM university in the
Southwest
New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM

Master of Education in Higher Education Student Affairs May 2019

Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, NC

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – (Honors Distinction) May 2017

Major: Management | Minor: Healthcare Administration
Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, NC

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Associate Director for Student Accountability & Leadership Programs March 2024 – Present
Housing & Residence Life
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
● Plan, facilitate, and provide direct leadership of a comprehensive residential program of approximately
8,000+ residential students.
● Recruit, select, train, and supervise 14 full-time professional staff: 3 Assistant Directors, 7 Residence
Education Coordinators, 3 Loan Key Operators, and 1 Administrative Support Associate.
● Recruit, select, train, and supervise approximately 150 student staff: 5 Graduate Hall Advisors,
approximately 20 Desk Assistants, and approximately 120 Resident Advisors.
● Assist in the management of the departmental budget ($57 million): Make decisions on resource allocation
to support program initiatives, a facilities preventive maintenance plan, a facilities capital projects plan,
conference services, etc.
● Serve as the Senior-Level Conduct Officer and Case Manager and lead the strategic direction and
subsequent processes for all departmental conduct and care related efforts.
● Lead the strategic direction and subsequent processes for all departmental leadership programming.
● Develop and manage effective policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmental learning
environment for all residential areas.
● Develop and manage effective desk operation policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and customer
service focused experience for all residential areas.
● Serve as a liaison between various institutional stakeholders such as Facilities, Police & Public Safety,
Counseling Services, Access Services, Dining Services, the Dean of Students, etc.
● Serve in the Senior-Level ‘Dean On-Call’ rotating “on-call” system for the university campus at large.

Director July 2021 – March 2024

Housing & Residential Life
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Socorro, NM
● Planned, facilitated, and provided direct leadership of a comprehensive residential program of
approximately 1,000+ residential students.
● Recruited, selected, trained, and supervised 5 full-time professional staff: 2 Assistant Directors, 2
Residential Life Coordinators, 1 Residential Life Specialist, and 30 Resident Assistants.
● Developed and managed effective policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmental
learning environment for all residential areas.
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● Managed departmental budget ($7 million): Made decisions on resource allocation to support program
initiatives, a facilities preventive maintenance plan, a facilities capital projects plan, conference services, etc.
● Oversaw all aspects of Conference Services: Planning & logistics, scheduling, marketing, identifying new
clients, contract billing/invoicing, building management, and maintaining positive client relations.
● Created and implemented a comprehensive marketing plan for all departmental efforts.
● Created and implemented a comprehensive assessment plan focused on departmental goals, financial
growth, and student retention.
● Served as a liaison between various institutional stakeholders such as Facilities Management, Campus
Safety, Counseling Services, Access Services, Dining Services, the Dean of Students, and so on.
● Served as a leading member of the Division of Student Life’s Strategic Planning Committee.
● Served as a leading member on NMT’s Strategic Enrollment Management Committee.
● Served as a Senior-Level Conduct Officer and Case Manager and adjudicated violations of the Student Code
of Conduct.
● Serve in a rotating “on-call” system for the university campus at large.

Doctoral Research Assistant January 2023 – December 2023

School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
● Assisted Dr. Jessica Schulz in their research and creative activities.
● Performed administrative and editorial duties related to Dr. Jessica Schulz's research and creative activities.
● Developed and evaluated various instructional materials and curricula.
● Developed work plans in accordance with Dr. Jessica Schulz's research and creative activities.
● Assumed responsibilities of designated research areas under Dr. Jessica Schulz's supervision.
● Assisted with data collection, data analysis, and conducted independent research in accordance with Dr.
Jessica Schulz's research and creative activities.
● Prepared reports as directed.

Assistant Director November 2020 – June 2021

Residential Living
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
● Provided leadership for all aspects of a comprehensive residential program of approximately 750+
residential students.
● Developed and managed effective policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmental
learning environment for all residential areas.
● Recruited, selected, trained, and supervised 30 Residential Living Student Staff.
● Oversaw the daily operations of assigned residential areas (i.e., maintained building rosters, managed room
change processes, reviewed maintenance issues, oversaw building wide budgets consisting of
approximately $10,000, responded to student concerns, and completed other reports/duties as necessary).
● Led all departmental programming: Provided program approval, reviewed program proposals, provided
program feedback, tracked program requirements, managed programming budget consisting of
approximately $20,000, made programming purchases, and implemented large scale departmental
programming.
● Assisted the Director of Residential Living with departmental assessment efforts including satisfaction
surveys and student retention reports.
● Serve as a liaison between various institutional stakeholders such as Facilities Management, Campus Safety,
Counseling Services, Access Services, Dining Services, the Dean of Students, and so on.
● Served in a rotating “on-call” system for the residential campus at large.
● Served as a Mid-Level Conduct Officer and adjudicated violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
● Completed other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Living/Dean of Students.

Residence Hall Coordinator July 2019 – November 2020

Housing and Residence Life
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
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● Oversaw the daily operations of 4 residence halls of approximately 300+ students (i.e., maintained building
rosters, managed room change processes, reviewed maintenance issues, oversaw 4 building wide budgets
consisting of approximately $10,000, responded to student concerns, and completed other reports/duties
as necessary).
● Trained and supervised 10 Resident Assistants.
● Advised 4 Residence Hall Leadership Councils and attended weekly Residence Hall Association meetings.
● Created educational programming via the Residential Curriculum Programming Model for the gender
inclusive residence hall, one first-year residence hall, and two upper-class residence halls.
● Served as a Base-Level Conduct Officer and adjudicated violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
● Served in a rotating “on-call” system for the residential campus at large.
● Served on at least one committee per academic year.

Program Coordinator August 2014 – July 2019

Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Supervised the ‘Student Service Corps’ within the Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning.
● Led alternative fall, winter, & spring break trips that included days of service and intentional guided
reflection sessions geared towards holistic student growth and development.
● Facilitated personal consultations with individual students and student groups interested in volunteer
activities.
● Represented the Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning at institutional promotional events
such as Valley Ballyhoo, Open Houses, and Orientation sessions.
● Developed and led programs such as Days of Service, Equity Dinners, and Hunger & Homelessness
Awareness Week.
● Planned and led a 4-day pre-semester retreat each fall for 25 incoming first-year students as part of the
Ripple Effect Living-Learning Community.
● Served as a mentor and primary point of contact each year for 25 first-year students as part of the Ripple
Effect Living-Learning Community.
● Facilitated personal and leadership development opportunities each year for 25 first-year students as part
of the Ripple Effect Living-Learning Community.
● Led community engagement experiences, personality assessments such as the Leadership Wheel and
Strength-Finders 2.0, guided reflection experiences, and open conversations about the intersectionality of
social identities for various institutional stakeholders.
● Served as a liaison between various institutional stakeholder such as the Office for Leadership and Student
Involvement, Greek Life, Residential Living, etc.
● Completed other duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for Community Engagement & Service
Learning.

Graduate Assistant August 2017 – May 2019

Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Program
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Planned and implemented recruitment strategies for the Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate
Program.
● Tracked prospective student’s applications and initiated 3 points of contact each semester (i.e., phone
conversations, campus tours, or emails).
● Reviewed over 50 prospective student applications, sent acceptance offers, administered Graduate
Assistantship placement offers, and administered Graduate Internship placement offers.
● Presented in over 20 senior seminar courses on graduate studies and the Higher Education Student Affairs
Graduate Program.
● Planned and facilitated orientation for incoming First-Year Higher Education Student Affairs students.

Resident Director of Summer School Summer 2018

Department of Residence Education
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Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

● Oversaw the daily operations of a residence hall containing 300 students (i.e., maintained building rosters,
managed room change processes, reviewed maintenance issues, oversaw a building wide budget,
responded to student concerns, and completed other reports/duties as necessary).
● Trained and supervised 7 Resident Advisors.
● Served as a Base-Level Conduct Officer and adjudicated violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
● Advised students in response to crises and during stressful situations.
● Participated in professional staff selection and training.
● Attended weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisor and departmental staff meetings.
● Served in a rotating “on-call” system for the residential campus at large.

Career Advisor Intern Spring 2018

Center for Career and Professional Development
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Attended monthly staff/faculty meetings, provost council meetings, and finance meetings.
● Developed a new budget/accounting process for the DegreePlus program.
● Assisted the Associate Director of Employer Relations in conducting regional employer research.
● Updated the employer database system.
● Attended and managed employer visitation/meeting logistics.
● Held weekly office hours for resume writing, cover letter writing, mock interviews, major/career
exploration, and other various counseling sessions as needed.

Diversity Program Coordinator Fall 2018

Intercultural Affairs
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Assisted the Department of Intercultural Affairs in planning the 3rd annual drag show featuring a RuPaul
Drag Race performer.
● Served as a liaison between students, local Asheville drag performers, and the Department of Intercultural
Affairs.
● Organized and led student auditions for the 3rd annual drag show.
● Led a drag performer educational panel on gender identity and expression.
● Facilitated “Drag 101” educational sessions for student performers that covered drag make-up tutorials,
stage presence & performance, reading your audience, song selection, etc.
● Served as Stage Director and Host of the 3rd annual drag show.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, MEMBERSHIPS, & COMMITTEE WORK

*Note: Bolded items are key initiatives Tyler Melvin led/chaired

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2024 – Present

Institutional Committee Work
● Housing & Residence Life Departmental Representative – Staff Senate

New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology

Institutional Committee Work
● Chair – Strategic Plan: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Driven Excellence Committee 2023 – Present
● Member – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council 2021 – Present
● Member – Behavioral Intervention Team
● Member – COVID-19 Task Force Committee
● Member – Strategic Enrollment Management Committee
● Member – Title IX Advisory Committee
● Co-Chair – Strategic Plan: Quality Improvement Initiative Committee 2021 – 2022
o Chair – Orientation Sub-Committee
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Divisional Committee Work

● Co-Chair – Assessment Committee for the Division of Student Life 2022 – Present
● Member – Food Services Committee 2021 – Present

NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education 2023 – Present

● General Membership

ACPA - College Student Educators International

● Member – Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities 2020 – Present
● Member – Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
● Member – Commission for Housing and Residential Life

Northwest Association of College & University Housing Officers

● Co-Chair – Diversity & Inclusion Committee 2020
o Chair – Professional Development Sub-Committee

Central Washington University

Institutional Committee Work
● Member – Diversity and Equity Committee 2019 – 2020

Western Carolina University

Institutional Committee Work
● Advisor – Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Student Organization 2018 – 2019
● Member – Provost’s Advisory Board for Academic Community Engagement

Divisional Committee Work

● Member – Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Program Admissions Committee 2017 – 2019
● Member – Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Program Advisory Committee
● Member – College of Education and Allied Professions’ Dean’s Advisory Committee
● Member – College of Education and Allied Professions’ Exemplary Award Committee

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Course Prefix: Course Title: Semester/Year: # of Students:

USI 130 (1 Credit) University Experience Fall/2018 15
UNIV. 101 (1 Credit) Transition to CWU Fall/2019 35

PRESENTATIONS
Melvin, T., & Schulz, J. (2024). Campus + community care: Community victim advocates supporting colleges &
universities. Scholarly Paper Presentation: NAPSA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
Seattle, Washington.
Melvin, T. (2019). Drag up ya life: An outcomes-based assessment. Graduate Research Symposium at Western
Carolina University. Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Melvin, T. (2019). Advancement via individual determination: A personal testament to success. Statesville Middle
School AVID Program Conference. Statesville, North Carolina.
Melvin, T. (2018). Organizing for a purpose. Conference on Undergraduate Regional Engagement. Cullowhee, North
Carolina.
Melvin, T. (2018). What is community engagement and why is it important. Greek Student Engagement and
Development Leadership Retreat. Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Melvin, T. (2018). How do you really feel: A queer campus climate assessment. Poster Presentation: Graduate
Research Symposium at Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, North Carolina.
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Rumble, Z., Powers, M., Melvin, T., Toler, Q., Soto, S., & Perry, L. (2014). The Ripple Effect Learning Community:
Preparing first-year students to become effective activists. Citizenship, Service, Networking, and Partnerships
Conference. Raleigh, North Carolina.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications
● Behavioral Intervention Team Best Practices & Standards Certification 2023
National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment
● Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Adjudicator Training Certification (renewed yearly) 2021 - Present
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Socorro, NM
● Mental Health First Aid Certification 2021
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Socorro, NM
● Safe Zone Training Certification 2021
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Socorro, NM
● Safe Zone Training Certification 2020
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
● Mental Health First Aid Certification 2019
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Awards
● Southeast Association of Housing Officers’ COVID-19 Response Award 2021
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
● Wildcat Way Spotlight – Most Welcoming and Commitment to Excellence 2020
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
● Wildcat Way Spotlight – Most Responsive and Commitment to Excellence 2020
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
● Commitment to Community Service 2019
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● NCCPA/NCHO Joint Conference Case Study Competition Winner 2017
Asheville, NC
● T. Ray Gibbs Special Scholar 2014
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Eye on First-Year Experience (FYE) Award 2014
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Jacob Spencer Medford Scholar 2014
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Re-Charter & Chapter President 2016 – 2018
Alpha Phi Omega – Service Fraternity
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Reinstated Alpha Phi Omega’s charter and chapter (Pi Delta) at Western Carolina University.
● Served as national delegate on behalf of Western Carolina University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega.
● Served as Chapter President.
● Served as Vice President of Recruitment.

Founder & President 2013 – 2018

Ripple Effect Service Organization
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
● Led Executive Council to ensure proper execution of all duties named forth by the organization’s bylaws.
● Facilitated and led monthly service engagement experiences for organization members and community
members at large.
● Facilitated and led bi-weekly meetings in accordance with the organization’s bylaws.
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● Developed a strategic plan to sustain the interests and presence of the organization on Western Carolina
University’s campus.
● Served as a representative of the organization at all executive, fundraising, community, and social functions.