Heather R. Foster

I am a flexible, people-centered professional who thrives on connection, collaboration, and driving results. The combination of my strengths (Arranger, Achiever, Positivity, Woo, and Developer) makes me a dynamic team contributor and leader, capable of adapting to different environments, understanding people’s needs, and aligning work efforts to achieve high-impact outcomes. I believe I am a versatile, empathetic, and driven professional who combines a passion for people with a strong sense of purpose. I like to get things done, to bring people together, and to make others better simply by being intentional about how I show up each day.

I am a passionate higher education professional dedicated to fostering the growth and development of college students and higher education professionals while championing holistic well-being within our community. Demonstrated success in delivering outstanding front-line customer service, directing operations across multiple recreation facilities, and skillfully managing projects and budgets. Skilled in student staff development, full-time staff supervision, and risk management analysis. Experienced in budget, human resources, special event planning, large-scale construction projects, facility scheduling and rentals, fitness and well-being, tennis programs, youth and camp administration, membership, outreach, and marketing . A collaborative leader with a strong network of relationships across college campuses and the broader community.

Software Specialties: Banner, Workday, WhenToWork, Innosoft Fusion, FusionWave and FusionGO, VSI RecTrac, Connect2Concepts, EMS, Thorguard, WeatherStem, Adobe, CCURE, Microsoft Office, Four Winds, Ellucian Banner, and Anaplan.

Education

B.S. in Community and Regional Development, University of California Davis
M.S. in Campus Recreation Leadership, James Madison University
Student Affairs and Higher Education Certificate, Colorado State University

Honors & Awards

NIRSA, William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Award, 2010
NIRSA, Horace Moody Award, 2017