Patrick Ian Cowan, Ph.D.

Skills

Practical communication and listening skills, Critical and analytical thinking, Flexible and adaptable, Advanced interpersonal skills, Sound decision-making, Skilled organization and time management, Resilient, Pragmatic problem-solving ability, Tech proficiency
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About

Seasoned Executive Director with 15+ years of experience in operational oversight, staff management, and process improvement. Adept in managing department budgets and tracking expenditures, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, industry standards, and legal regulations, and analyzing data to inform decision-making and future planning. Possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and an analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.

Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge, passing Title IV audits with 0 discrepancies for 15+ consecutive years.

Gained accreditation for 2 campuses by developing a comprehensive curriculum and hiring qualified staff and faculty to achieve graduate licensing pass rates 30% above state and national averages

Interfaced with federal and state education departments, meeting all regulatory and license requirements annually

Successfully applied for, received, and managed grants through the Grants.gov portal