Maria Loftin is an administrative assistant in the Career Planning and Development office, where she provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to faculty, students, and departmental leadership. With more than 20 years of experience as an administrative professional, she has built a career centered on organizational excellence, customer service, project coordination, and operational efficiency.
In her current role, Maria manages departmental budgets, coordinates faculty and student activities, facilitates hiring and onboarding processes, oversees travel and event logistics, maintains digital platforms and records, and serves as a key resource for students, faculty, and external partners. She is experienced in supporting academic programs, managing grants and reimbursements, coordinating conferences and special events, and implementing processes that enhance departmental effectiveness.
Prior to joining Spelman, Ms. Loftin gained extensive experience supporting higher education administration through various roles at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and the New School for Social Research, where she supported admissions, academic departments, and student services. She also brings significant corporate experience from accounting, financial services, and legal-support environments, where she supported senior executives and managed complex administrative operations.
Maria is a member of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, American Society of Administrative Professionals (“ASAP”), as well as Spelman Speakers Toastmasters. Ms. Loftin remains dedicated to professional development and supporting the mission of higher education
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