A Career in Student Affairs?
If you are
looking for a meaningful
career in which you can make a difference in the lives around you,
consider Student Affairs. Working in Student Affairs is an awesome
opportunity to stay in the college atmosphere full-time! Check out the
careers below:
Possible Job Areas
- Housing and Residence Life
- Health Services
- Financial Aid (Budgeting & Finance)
- Admissions Counselor
- Advising Officer
- Commuter Student Services
- Counseling Services
- Continuing Education
- Disability Services
- Student Activities
- Fraternity Advising
- Information Technology
- International Student Services
- Orientation
Required Skills and Abilities
- Great interpersonal skills
- Passion for Student Affairs
- Time management
- Counseling and Conflict Resolution
- Ability to make sound decisions
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- Ability to work with college age students
- Flexibility
- Ability to act quickly
- Computer skills
- Voluntary Participation in Mandatory Fun!
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Related Links
- American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
- American College Personnel Association, headquartered in
Washington, DC at the National Center for Higher Education, is the
leading student affairs Association that advances student affairs and
engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
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Professional Preparation
Commission - The Commission is committed to the recruitment, preparation and
continuing education of student affairs professionals. Members work
closely with the nation's graduate preparation programs with regard to
the recruitment of new professionals and recommendations for curriculum
improvement". (Cathy McHugh Engstrom, Ph.D., Chair of Professional
Preparation Commission, 2002-2004)
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- NASPA provides professional development, promotes exemplary practices,
and is a leader in policy development. NASPA helps senior student
affairs officers and administrators, student affairs professionals,
faculty, and other educators enhance student learning and development.
NASPA promotes quality and high expectations; advocates for students;
encourages diversity; and excels in research and publication.
- StudentAffairs.com is
the most comprehensive index available of Internet resources for college
student affairs professionals, offering information on and links to over
600 listservs and websites. Additionally, StudentAffairs.com maintains
Position Listings, an Online Exhibit Hall, a Conference Center, our
Online Courses and an Online e-Journal. Plus we are introducing Web
Strategy Professional, a service that evaluates, redefines, and
constructs higher education and student affairs Web pages.
Types of Graduate Degrees
- Higher Education
- College Student Personnel
- College Student Development and Administration
- College Community Leadership
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Other Resources
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Information compiled from Bowling Green University
College Student Personnel Program |
Alumni Resources
Listed below are examples of SU Alumni and their jobs in
this field - For more alumni resources, go to
Mentor
Network)
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ALUMNI NAME |
GRAD DATE |
CURRENT JOB |
ORGANIZATION |
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Mark Turnbough |
2002 & 2004 |
Resident Director (Housing and Residence Life) |
George Mason University |
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Bradley Bennett |
2004 |
Graduate Assistant for Residence Life |
The University of Mississippi |
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