Chaim Shapiro has over 15 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as the Director of the Office for Student Success at Touro College. He specializes in career services, employer relations, assessment, and student counseling. As a recognized LinkedIn expert, he frequently presents on social media strategy and has consulted at various colleges and organizations. Shapiro also has experience in faculty roles, fundraising, and previously served as the Assistant Director of Career Services and Adjunct Faculty at Touro College.

1. Chaim Shapiro, M.Ed
chaimshapiro@gmail.com • http://www.linkedin.com/in/chaimshapiro • (516) 242-0639
SUMMARY
 Hands on higher education professional providing strategic vision and planning, employer relations,
assessment and student counseling
 Market Career Services Office and recruit employer partners through use of strong communication
and problem solving abilities
 Active in professional associations offering transformative leadership, creative suggestions and close
attention to detail
 Social media pioneer and nationally recognized LinkedIn expert and leader in higher education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Affairs Experience
Touro College, NewYork, NY 2007-Present
Director of the Office for Student Success 2016-Present
 Direct the full operation of the Touro College Flatbush Campus Career Services Office, including
employer engagement, event planning and management and student career preparation
 Co-chair a high priority Touro College Subcommittee focused on analyzing and improving the Career
Services function across Touro’s New York area Divisions
 Spearhead the collection and analysis of Touro’s inaugural “Student 1st
Destination” employment and
graduate school outcomes
 Welcome students to campus as the initial contact point for on-campus registration and the first week
of school
Assistant Director of Career Services 2007-2016
 Encouraged students to engage in all aspects of the career development process, including career
exploration, skill enhancement, informational interviewing and salary negotiations
 Designed and completed the research and data portions of the Career Services Office Self-Study for
the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
 Facilitated student resume and interview skills enhancement via one-on-one sessions, mock interviews
and workshops
 Empowered students to fully utilize social media in their job search by providing social media strategy
advice, LinkedIn profile enhancement and networking techniques
Faculty Experience 2006-2009; 2015-Present
Adjunct Faculty 2015-Present
Touro College, New York, NY
 Instruct in-person and online sections of Touro EDUN201 “PsychosocialFoundations of Growth,
Development & Learning”
 Participate as member of Touro’s Online Education Taskforce
Online Cohort Leader Summers 2006-2009
Pace University, New York, NY
 Acted as part time Cohort Leader for Online Education classes including “Educational Foundations,”
“Human Development” and “Teacher as Researcher”

2. Professional Leadership Activities 2011-Present
 Presented “Mastering The New LinkedIn” Webinar for the National Association of College and
Employers (NACE) as part of the 2018 Professional Development Series
 Delivered two LinkedIn focused “Genius Labs” at the 2017 College Student Educators International
(ACPA) Convention
 Presented “Post Millennialism: A Generational Retort” at the 2017 NACE National Conference and
Expo
 Delivered "LinkedIn 101 Workshop" and "Identify on LinkedIn, Engage on Twitter and Seal Over
Coffee" Genius Lab at the 2016 ACPA Convention
 Co-Presented the NACE “Viewpoint Veterans’ Webinar focused on providing effective career
services assistance to veterans in 2015 and 2016.
 Received NACE 2015 “Meritorious Service” Award
 Led Social Media “Campfire Conversation” at the 2015 NACE National Conference and Expo
 Selected as NACE/ Spelman and Johnson Group "Rising Star" for 2014
 Co-Chaired NACE Principles for Professional Practice Committee for 2013-2014
 Presented "Be The Davy Crockett of the LinkedIn Frontier" and co-presented "Always Stand on
Principles" at the 2014 NACE National Conference and Expo
 Initiated and co-presented "It's a Small World: Religion @ Work" Workshop at the 2013 NACE
National Conference and Expo
 Selected for and successfully completed the highly competitive NACE 2012-2013 Leadership
Advancement Program
 Suggested the creation of and moderated NACE LinkedIn Social Media Sub-Group
Consulting Experience 2005-Present
Social Media Consultant 2005-Present
Self-Employed, New York, NY
 Present LinkedIn workshop and webinars at colleges and universities, public libraries, professional
networking events and communal organizations across the country
 Instruct private clients on the efficacious use of LinkedIn and social media for the job search and for
increasing business opportunities
Other Relevant Work Experience 1999-2006
Fundraising Positions 2004-2006
Hillel Director 1999-2003
EDUCATION
The University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA 2000-2005
 Completed Ph.D. Coursework and Comprehensive Exams, Educational Administration
Loyola University-Chicago, Chicago, IL 1998
 Master of Education, College Student Personnel
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Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 1995
 Bachelor of Arts, History 
 Speaker of the Student Senate 
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