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Employer Name |
Texas A&M University |
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Job Title |
Graduate Assistant, Department of Student Activities |
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Additional education |
Master of Science in Higher Educational Administration, Texas A&M University, Program: Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, Anticipated May 2007. |
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Briefly describe what you do |
I am a graduate assistant in the Department of Student Activities. In this capacity I advise a student organization, do programming for volunteer services, coordinate a major volunteer award, and work on several programs and projects throughout the year. I am also a graduate student in Higher Education. |
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What other jobs have you had?
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Child Protective Services Specialist, State of Texas |
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What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?
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You need to have a passion for education and for students. You should be a hard worker, have good interpersonal skills, enjoy working in collaborative environments, and enjoy learning new things on a daily basis! |
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What do you enjoy most about your current position?
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I enjoy working in the university environment. There is no where better. I especially enjoy interacting with students on a daily basis and the collaborative nature of this work. |
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Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career
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Trinity taught me to value education, and sparked my desire to work in the university environment. I also learned that professors are approachable people who are there to help you - this is a lesson that many of my peers from larger schools never experienced. The guidance I received from my professors inspired me to work in higher education. |
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What advice for someone entering this field?
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Get ready to work! It is a wonderful field, but nights and weekends are often times when programs are held. Enter a master's degree program as soon as you are ready to get into the field! When looking at programs, look for programs geared toward student affairs work. Feel free to contact me with questions! |
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Questions? |
Email
askalumni@trinity.edu |