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Deja Mitchell
Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma State University
Location: Oklahoma City, OK United States
Joined: Jul 5th, 2026

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University of Central Oklahoma class of 2013

Undergrad Major: Political Science

University of Central Oklahoma class of 2015

Grad Major: Public Administration

Experience

I currently work with Oklahoma State University as Adjunct Professor
I have 16 years of experience working in the industry.

Lecturer/Instructor | Oklahoma State University
From January 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
Designed and coordinated courses in English composition, political science, public administration, and student success. Led workshops and seminars focused on student success, leadership, and civic engagement.

Career Transitions Readiness Coordinator | Bizzell US â Guthrie Job Corps Center
From January 2023 to January 2024 • 1 year(s)
Maintained student records and achievement data in a federally regulated workforce development setting, conducted audits, and ensured adherence to US Department of Labor and OFCCP regulations.

Lecturer, Political Science & Public Administration | Oklahoma City Community College
From January 2016 to January 2023 • 7 year(s)
Designed and taught undergraduate courses in political science and public administration across multiple formats, including an asynchronous Introduction to Public Administration course and Success in College & Life courses.

Office Administrator | Campaign Technology Professionals
From January 2022 to December 2022 • 0 year(s)
Managed daily office operations, calendaring, event planning, and HR support for a congressional campaign. Supervised 15 to 20 statewide staff, volunteers, and interns while serving as liaison across departments and external stakeholders.

Program Coordinator | University of Oklahoma
From January 2021 to January 2022 • 1 year(s)
Coordinated communication, financial, programmatic, and administrative functions for three university courses and programs. Supervised student office assistants and supported recruitment, hiring, and onboarding activities.

Disability Examiner II | Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
From January 2018 to January 2021 • 3 year(s)
Managed a high-volume caseload with detailed documentation and records review, interpreting federal and state regulations to make case determinations and communicating decisions to claimants and partner agencies.

Campaign Staff | Rodriguez Strategies
From January 2016 to December 2016 • 0 year(s)
Educated voters about a statewide ballot initiative through canvassing, event tabling, and phone banking. Collected and reported voter contact data and qualitative feedback to campaign leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Legislative Assistant | Oklahoma House of Representatives
From January 2016 to December 2016 • 0 year(s)
Managed two State Capitol offices including constituent communication, casework coordination, records maintenance, and scheduling. Prepared briefings, tracked hearings, and coordinated meetings with legislators and community stakeholders.

Economic Development Coordinator | Terry Neese Personnel
From January 2015 to December 2015 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated scheduling, curriculum delivery, and administrative logistics for a four-week small business training series. Supervised eight instructors and managed program data, communications, and partner outreach.

Student Assistant | Max Chambers Library and Engineering & Physics Department
From January 2010 to January 2012 • 2 year(s)
Provided clerical and front-desk support and trained new student workers in office procedures.

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