Daniel R.
Dilling
441 Stow Road
Marlborough, MA, 01752
774-249-1134
Dandilling000@gmail.com
Education
Salem State University Salem, MA
M.Ed. Higher Education in Student Affairs Sept 2016 - May 2018
Westfield State University Westfield, MA
B.S. Special Education and Liberal Studies, concentration in Reading Sept 2012 - May 2016
Dean’s List – Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Related Work Experience
Graduate Assistant, Middlesex Community College, Academic Advising Office Jan 2018 - May 2018
Bedford, MA
Student Outreach
General Advising and Registration Assistant
Student Success Coach, Salem State University, First Year Experience Office Sept 2016 - May 2018
Salem, MA
Alpha Lambda Delta Co-Advisor; Responsible for advising student elected e-board, coordinating the collection of
application materials and fees, planned and executed back to back induction ceremonies, presented as main
speaker at induction ceremonies.
Worked directly with faculty in first year seminars and learning communities, including coordination of faculty
funds, ordering materials, reimbursement processes, and classroom presentations on student success topic
(examples: Dealing with Stress & Studying for Finals)
Meet Your Major, Majors & Minors Fair; Planned and executed major events designed to help first year students
Success Coach Assigned Student Outreach – responsible for contacting 250 plus students regarding a variety of
important information including but not limited to, general outreach phone calls for first year students, updating
students of their academic standing and meeting with students on academic warning, and notifications
surrounding advising and registration periods.
Resident Assistant, Westfield State University Residential Life Aug 2014 - May 2016
Westfield, MA
Created and maintained a community-living environment conducive to the social, cultural, and education
development of residents through programming, facilitated mediation of roommates and hall-mates, referral of
residents to appropriate campus resources, and availability to residents during open door hours.
Ensured safety of college campus by completing rounds of my residence hall when on duty. Performed scheduled
inspections of residence hall rooms, communicated college policy to residents and documented violations
Performed administrative duties including, but not limited to: distribution and collection of keys, completion of
room/suite inventories, completion of required paperwork in a timely fashion, informing residents of pertinent
residence hall information such as holiday closings, policy changes, and room selection process, assisting with
student check-in and check-out processes
Achievements
Graduate Recognition Certificate for Volunteering April 2017
Sankofa Stoll, which represents understanding and upholding the values of diversity May 2016
Community Engagement
Mental Health Awareness Week Committee Member, Salem State University April 2017
Volunteer, NEACUHO annual conference, Westfield State University June 2016
Tunnel of Oppression April 2016
Demonstrated various scenes focusing on domestic violence and assault prevention
MTG (Musical Theater Guild) Feb 2013 – May 2016
Served as Co-Technical Director/Master Carpenter and guitarist for a variety of shows as well as a general club
member
Shining Stars of Marlborough Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
Was responsible for all aspects of fundraising, event planning, advertising, and event execution. Helped raise over
$25,000.00
Skills
Microsoft Office, IT troubleshooting, Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Trained – Suicide Prevention Training, Sexual
Assault Prevention, Mapworks, Polaris, Degreeworks, Bystander Training, Active Shooter Training
