Human Resource Assistant at University of Northern Iowa
Waterloo, Iowa Area
- Current
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- Assistant for Strategic Planning in the office of the Provost at University of Northern Iowa
- Front desk Human Resource Assistant at University of Northern Iowa
- Human Resource Services Assistant UNI at University of Northern Iowa
- UNI SHRM Co-President at UNI
- Training and Development Intern at University of Northern Iowa
- Past
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- Aid at Area 267 Education Agency
- Teachers Aid at River Hills AEA 267
- Stage Assistant at College Theatre Department
- Intern at Area Substance Abuse Council
- Education
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- University of Northern Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Coe College
- Coe College
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Laura Foster’s Summary
Speaker on community outreach to Senator Charles Grassley and Legislators September 2009
University Presidents’ Council Finance Committee September 2009
Co-President of UNI Society for Human Resource Management April 2009
Student Affiliate Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP) January 2009
Student Member Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) October 2008
Laura Foster’s Specialties:
Training development and implementation, selection processing, group management
Laura Foster’s Experience
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Assistant for Strategic Planning in the office of the Provost
University of Northern Iowa
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2009 — Present (4 months)
Planning, organizing and assisting in the development of the 2009-2014 strategic plan of the university. Recording and responding to suggestions for the strategic plan. Working with the Provost and other key players on the planning committee to make sure the plan will carry the university through this difficult time.
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Front desk Human Resource Assistant
University of Northern Iowa
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
June 2009 — Present (8 months)
Helping as many people I can from the front lines of the office- fielding questions, completing paperwork, and assisting with special projects. The I9 audit is one such project, and we've made great progress!
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Human Resource Services Assistant UNI
University of Northern Iowa
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2009 — Present (9 months)
Trained 4 student employees on departmental procedures
Answered inquiries and problem solved with employees of UNI and applicants
Maintained records and assisted with internal audits of federal and organizational forms
Demonstrated team oriented communication, and time management skills to accomplish tasks
Intern UNI Human Resources, Contact Lori.Hoffmann@uni. -
UNI SHRM Co-President
UNI
(Human Resources industry)
April 2009 — Present (10 months)
Plan, organize, and implement group activities, schedule speakers, oversee community consulting projects, organize volunteer activities, select officers, coordinate with professors, students and CV SHRM members to make UNI SHRM an effective student organization
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Training and Development Intern
University of Northern Iowa
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Busy, busy!
The critical incident videos are in the works, and the update for new hires info is next up. I love the department! -
Aid
Area 267 Education Agency
(Education Management industry)
June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)
Assisted in the development of five children with Autism, helped Jill Bean and Beth with classroom duties, and had a lot of fun learning about their special boys. (I learned a lot about myself too)
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Teachers Aid
River Hills AEA 267
(Education Management industry)
June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)
Provided instructional support to five students with Autism and other learning disabilities
Documented student's progress on learning tasks -
Stage Assistant
College Theatre Department
(Human Resources industry)
September 2004 — May 2008 (3 years 9 months)
Managed projects and teams to complete production tasks for 12 shows
Directed and coordinated team construction of 9 theatre production sets
Trained and supervised incoming students on theatre safety procedures -
Intern
Area Substance Abuse Council
(Human Resources industry)
January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)
Facilitated discussions with 20 client case load for 15 weeks
Monitored daily client activities and documented progress and led client staffings
Utilized conflict mediation skills in addressing client concerns
Laura Foster’s Education
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University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts , Industrial/ Organizational Psychology , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
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University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts , I/O Psychology , 2009
Thesis: Hiring committees opinions of selection methods as compared to validity
PHR Certification Examination -
Coe College
Bachelor of Arts , Psychology , 2004 — 2008
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Coe College
Bachelor of Arts , Psychology
Additional Information
Laura Foster’s Groups:
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SHRM Networking Group -
University of Northern Iowa's Society for Human Resource Management (UNI-SHRM) -
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce -
FutureView™ - Your Web-Based Performance Management Solution
Laura Foster’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
