Kelly Wilcox
About Kelly Wilcox
Kelly Wilcox serves as the Program Coordinator for Academic Affairs at Yale Summer Session, where she manages course evaluations and secures classrooms for summer courses. She has a background in higher education administration, with experience at institutions such as Princeton University and Cornell University.
Work at Yale University
Kelly Wilcox serves as the Program Coordinator for Academic Affairs at Yale Summer Session. In this role, she is responsible for setting up the course evaluation system each summer and securing classrooms for all summer courses and activities. She has also recruited and onboarded instructors for Yale Summer Session courses, including managing visa processes for international instructors. Additionally, she has planned and implemented off-campus trips for over 100 students and staff and coordinated travel arrangements for 96 students in collaboration with a travel agent. Kelly has been with Yale University since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Wilcox holds a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Higher Education Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, which she completed from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Cornell University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in academic affairs and student services.
Background
Before her current role at Yale University, Kelly Wilcox gained experience in various academic and event management positions. She worked as an Event Manager at Princeton University from 2016 to 2017 and served as an Events Coordinator for Undergraduate Admissions at the University of New Haven from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she has held roles at Cornell University, including a Seasonal Admissions Reader in 2020. Her diverse background in event management and academic coordination has contributed to her expertise in her current position.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kelly Wilcox has successfully managed multiple responsibilities related to academic affairs and event coordination. She has compiled data for annual reports for programs, departments, and divisions at Yale Summer Session. Her role in hiring and training Residential Life staff for the First-Year Scholars at Yale program further highlights her commitment to enhancing the educational experience for students. She has also worked as an Admissions Consultant at Solomon Admissions Consulting since 2021.