Mark Myers

Résumé

Dr. Mark Myers

Higher education professional · Augusta, Georgia

I work in new student and family transitions at Augusta University. My experience includes program leadership, change management, teaching, advising, community partnerships, and the systems that support those areas.

Portrait of Mark Myers
Director of New Student & Family Transitions · Augusta University

Selected scope

A few numbers from the work.

5,000+new students served each year
$600Kbudget deficit eliminated in three years
$50K+in sponsorship support each year
70+student leaders recruited and trained

Experience

Where I've worked.

2022–Present

Augusta University

Director of New Student & Family Transitions

Oct 2022–Present

I lead orientation, transition, and family work for more than 5,000 new students each year. I created LEAP Week, expanded family programming, built community partnerships, and brought Slate CRM into orientation operations.

Adjunct Instructor

Aug 2022–Present

I teach undergraduate leadership courses with an emphasis on experience, reflection, and career readiness.

Coordinator of New Student & Family Transitions

Mar–Oct 2022

I led transition programming, managed student leader teams, and helped build the university’s family programs.

2020–2022

University of South Carolina Aiken

First Year Academic Advisor

Sep 2020–Mar 2022

I advised more than 200 students, primarily first-generation students, and developed early-alert and case-management practices to support retention.

2019–2020

Technical College of the Lowcountry

International Admissions Counselor

Aug 2019–Sep 2020

I served as a Designated School Official, advised prospective international students, and managed New Student Orientation.

2016–2019

Allegheny College

New Student Orientation Coordinator

May 2016–May 2019

I helped build the orientation program and recruited, trained, and supervised 60 orientation leaders.

MLK Jr. Mentoring Program Coordinator

Mar 2016–Mar 2018

I led program operations, wrote grants, developed curriculum, and coordinated with school and state partners.

Education

Degrees

2026

Doctor of Education in Educational Innovation

Augusta University

Dissertation research focused on change management in higher education.

2021

Master of Education in Higher Education Administration

Columbia College, South Carolina

Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice.

2019

Bachelor’s degree

Allegheny College

Double major in Communication Arts and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies.

Recognition + talks

Selected highlights

2025

NODA Region VI Innovation in Transition Programs Award

Awarded for LEAP Week, which reached more than 3,000 student check-ins.

2024

Tourism Partner of the Year

Recognized by Destination Augusta for the community impact of orientation programming.

2024–25

Conference presenter

Presented work on mentorship, community partnerships, and student leader development at NODA and AHEPPP.

Areas of focus

The throughlines.

  • New student transitions
  • Change management
  • Project leadership
  • Family engagement
  • Facilitation
  • Student experience
  • Practical uses of AI